When was Julius Nyerere born?

Julius Nyerere was born on 13 April 1922 in Butiama.

What positions has Julius Nyerere held?

Positions held by Julius Nyerere include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1984–1985); President of Tanzania (1964–1985); President of Tanganyika (1962–1964); Prime Minister of Tanganyika (1961–1962); Prime Minister of Tanganyika (1960–1961).

Where did Julius Nyerere study?

Julius Nyerere was educated at Makerere University, University of Edinburgh, University of Fort Hare.

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Julius Nyerere

Tanzanian politician and writer, first Prime Minister and President of Tanzania (1922–1999)

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Julius Kambarage Nyerere was a Tanzanian politician, anti-colonial activist, revolutionary and political theorist. He governed Tanganyika as prime minister from 1961 to 1962 and then as president from 1962 to 1964, after which he led its successor state, Tanzania, as president from 1964 to 1985. He was a founding member and chair of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) party and of its successor, Chama Cha Mapinduzi, from 1954 to 1990. Ideologically an African nationalist and African socialist, he promoted a political philosophy known as Ujamaa.

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Born: 13 April 1922 wd
Place of birth: Butiama wd
Died: 14 October 1999 wd
Place of death: London wd
Citizenship: Tanzania wd
Occupation: linguist, politician, translator, writer, educator, teacher wd
Political party: Party of the Revolution (1977–1999), Tanganyika African National Union (1954–1977) wd
Education: Makerere University, University of Edinburgh, University of Fort Hare wd
Spouse: Maria Nyerere wd

Positions held wd

chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (12 November 1984 – 18 July 1985)
President of Tanzania (29 October 1964 – 5 November 1985)
President of Tanganyika (9 December 1962 – 26 April 1964)
Prime Minister of Tanganyika (1 May 1961 – 22 January 1962)
Prime Minister of Tanganyika (2 September 1960 – 1 May 1961)
president

Awards wd

Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (1973)
Order of José Martí (1974)
Nansen Refugee Award (1983)
Lenin Peace Prize
Gandhi Peace Prize (1995)
International Simón Bolívar Prize (1992)
Royal Order of the Seraphim
Order of the Elephant
Order of Jamaica
Order of the Welwitschia (2010)
Order of Agostinho Neto (1985)
Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1963)
Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa

Questions

When was Julius Nyerere born?: Julius Nyerere was born on 13 April 1922 in Butiama.
What positions has Julius Nyerere held?: Positions held by Julius Nyerere include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1984–1985); President of Tanzania (1964–1985); President of Tanganyika (1962–1964); Prime Minister of Tanganyika (1961–1962); Prime Minister of Tanganyika (1960–1961).
Where did Julius Nyerere study?: Julius Nyerere was educated at Makerere University, University of Edinburgh, University of Fort Hare.

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