Simon Kimbangu
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Summary
Simon Kimbangu was born on September 12, 1887[1], in Nkamba[2]. He died on October 12, 1951[3], in Lubumbashi[4]. He worked as a religious leader[5], cleric[6], healer[7], and preacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,997 views/month, #6,974 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Marie Muilu Kiawanga Nzitani[10]
- Child: Joseph Diangienda Kuntima[11], Charles Kisolokele[12], Salomon Dialungana Kiangani[13]
- Country of citizenship: Congo Free State[14]
- Religion or worldview: Kimbanguist Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Given name: Simon[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[18], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Lingala[20]
- Name in native language: Simon Kimbangu[21]
- Place of detention: Lubumbashi[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Simon Kimbangu include Kimbanguist Church[23], a Christian denomination[24], founded in 1921[25], headquartered in Nkamba[26].
Why It Matters
Simon Kimbangu has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Entities named for him include Kimbanguist Church[23], a Christian denomination[24], founded in 1921[25], headquartered in Nkamba[26].
FAQs
Where was Simon Kimbangu born?
Simon Kimbangu's place of birth was Nkamba[2].
Where did Simon Kimbangu die?
Simon Kimbangu passed away in Lubumbashi[4].
Who was Simon Kimbangu married to?
Simon Kimbangu's spouses include Marie Muilu Kiawanga Nzitani[10].
What did Simon Kimbangu do for work?
Simon Kimbangu worked as a religious leader[5], cleric[6], healer[7], and preacher[8].