Full Name
Julius Kambarage Nyerere (born April 13, 1922)[1]
Date of Birth
April 13, 1922[1]
Date of Death
October 14, 1999[1]
Place of Birth
Butiama, Mara, Tanganyika (now in Tanzania)[1]
Spouse’s Name
- Maria Magige (m. 1953)[3]
Children’s Names
- Not available
Known Affiliates Names
- First President of Tanzania (1964-1985)[1]
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) (founder)[3]
Legacy
Julius Kambarage Nyerere was a Tanzanian anti-colonial activist, politician, and political theorist who served as the first President of Tanzania from 1964 to 1985[1]. Born in Butiama, Mara, Tanganyika (now in Tanzania), Nyerere was an African nationalist and African socialist who promoted a political philosophy known as Ujamaa[1]. He was a key figure in the struggle for Tanganyika’s independence from British colonial rule and played a significant role in the formation of the United Republic of Tanzania[1]. Nyerere’s policies focused on national unity, self-reliance, and the development of education and healthcare[2]. Despite his commitment to socialism, Nyerere was known for his humility and did not enrich himself at the expense of his nation[2].
Citations: [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Nyerere [2] https://www.eac.int/about-ncpr/julius-nyerere-biography [3] https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/nyerere-julius-k-1922-1999/ [4] https://www.britannica.com/biography/Julius-Nyerere [5] https://www.marxists.org/subject/africa/nyerere/biography.htm