Placide Tempels
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Placide Tempels Net Worth

Placide Tempels was a Belgian missionary and philosopher born in Berlaar, Belgium on February 18, 1906. He is best known for his 1945 book, "Bantu Philosophy," which was based on his experiences as a missionary in the Congo. His work has been influential in the development of African philosophy and has been widely studied by scholars.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 18, 1906
Birth Place Berlaar, Belgium
Age 114 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 9, 1977 (age 71)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

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.

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