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Wangari Maathai

1940–2011 — Kenya

Era: Modern

Brilliance: 7/10 | Stewardship: 10/10 | Composite Index: 70

51 million trees.

"It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference."

Biography

Nobel laureate. Founded the Green Belt Movement — planted over 51 million trees. Beaten, imprisoned, and persisted. Stewardship of creation itself.

Key Facts

  • Nobel Peace Prize laureate
  • 51 million trees planted
  • Founded Green Belt Movement
  • Beaten and imprisoned
  • First African woman Nobel laureate

They beat her. She planted 51 million trees.

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