| Name | Simon Kimbangu |
| Date of Birth | September 12, 1887 |
| Place of Birth | DR Congo |
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Simon Kimbangu was born on September 12, 1887 in DR Congo. He died on Oct 12, 1951 (age 64). A religious leader who is best known for founding Kimbanguism, a sectarian offshoot of Christianity with over 5 million adherents and originating in Africa. Kimbanguism was based in Africa.
In 1915, he underwent a religious transformation and became a Baptist. From that year until 1921, he served as a Baptist catechist. In 1921, he was arrested for sedition, and a year later, he was found guilty of the crime. His family was originally from Nkamba, and his father held a revered position in the local religious community.
