The Most Rev. Desmond Mpilo Tutu was elected Bishop of Cape Town, thereby becoming Archbishop of South Africa, heading the Anglican Church of South Africa. He was installed at St Georges Cathedral, Cape Town in September 1986. This charismatic but humble spiritual leader was the first Black person to hold this office. He occupied the position until 1996, when he retired to chair the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Sources:

Gastrow, S. (1990). Who's Who in South African Politics, no 3, Johannesburg: Ravan.

Hayes, S. (ed) (2000).  Who's Who of Southern Africa 2001..., Graighall: Jonathan Ball.

Joyce, P. (1999). A Concise Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Francolin.

http://www.tutu.org/ - Go to 'Menu: About Desmond Tutu' for information on his life, his Curriculum Vitae, and other biographical information

http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1984/tutu-bio.html - A biography on the Nobel Prize website

http://www.peacejam.org/tutu/u1c4.html - A short, simple biography written for students