Simon Kimbangu
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About
Religious leader who was known for being the founder of Kimbanguism, a sectarian branch of Christianity based in Africa with over 5 million followers.
Before Fame
He converted into a Baptist in 1915, and worked as a catechist for many years until 1921.
Trivia
He was arrested and convicted in 1921 after being charged with sedition.
Family Life
His family came from Nkamba, and his father was a traditional religious leader.
Associated With
He was a leader like Nelson Mandela.
