Charles Lavigerie
French-Algerian cardinal and academic
Born
October 31st, 1825
199 years ago
Died
November 26th, 1892
132 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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A cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, this individual served as the Archbishop of Algiers. He was pivotal in establishing missionary activities in Africa, particularly in Algeria, where he sought to address social injustices and promote the Catholic faith among local populations. This person's academic contributions included various written works on theological and social issues. A notable commitment was demonstrated through the founding of the 'Society of Missionaries of Africa', which aimed to promote education and aid in Africa.
Served as Archbishop of Algiers
Founded the Society of Missionaries of Africa
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