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John Chilembwe

John Chilembwe (June 1871 – 3 February 1915) was a Baptist pastor, educator and revolutionary from Nyasaland (now Malawi) who trained as a minister in the United States, returning to Nyasaland in 1901. He was an early figure in the resistance to colonialism in Nyasaland, opposing both the treatment of Africans working in agriculture on European-owned…

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Known for
Chilembwe uprising
Alma mater
Virginia Theological Seminary and College
Born
June 1871 Nyasaland
Cause of death
Killed in action
Church
Baptist
Died
3 February 1915 (age 43) near Mulanje, Nyasaland

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Early life

Return to Nyasaland and mission work

Background to the 1915 uprising

1915 uprisings and death

Aftermath of the uprising

Nyasaland independence and legacy

Personal life

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John Chilembwe

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John Chilembwe

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Alma mater · 1
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Born · 1
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Cause of death · 1
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Church · 1
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Died · 1
John Chilembwe → 3 February 1915 (age 43) near Mulanje, Nyasaland
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John Chilembwe → Chilembwe uprising
Ordained · 1
John Chilembwe → 1899

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John ChilembweKnown forChilembwe uprising1.00infobox
John ChilembweOrdained18991.00infobox
John ChilembweReligionChristianity1.00infobox
John ChilembweYears active1899–19151.00infobox
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