Birthdate: April 13, 1922
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Butiama, Tanzania
Died: October 14, 1999
Julius Nyerere was a Tanzanian anti-colonial activist, politician, and political theorist who served as the prime minister and president of Tanganyika before leading Tanzania as president from 1964 to 1985. He was a founding member of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) party and its successor, Chama Cha Mapinduzi. Nyerere advocated for African nationalism and socialism, implementing policies such as the Arusha Declaration, which focused on ujamaa (familyhood) and national self-reliance. He played a key role in decolonization efforts and promoting unity in Tanzania.
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