Placide Tempels
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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.
