Placide Tempels

Missionary

Birthday February 18, 1906

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Berlaar, Belgium

DEATH DATE Oct 9, 1977 (71)

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About

Former missionary in the Congo, best known for his book, "Bantu Philosophy," from 1945.

Before Fame

He entered into a Franciscan seminary to begin his studies in 1924.

Trivia

He was not educated in Philosophy, but the ideas proposed in his book had a massive influence on African culture.

Family Life

He was born in Berlaar, Belgium.

Associated With

He and Mother Teresa were contemporaries.