Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo
Bishop and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Born
February 3rd, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
East Timor
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An East Timorese Roman Catholic bishop served as the auxiliary bishop of Dili. Advocated for East Timor's independence from Indonesia during the occupation. Promoted peace and reconciliation efforts in the region. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996 alongside José Ramos-Horta for their efforts in seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict in East Timor.
Advocated for East Timor's independence
Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996
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