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Sun Myung Moon

Korean religious leader (1920–2012).

Born February 25th, 1920 in North Pyongan Province. [ref]

Died September 3rd, 2012 at 92 years old in Gapyeong County (pneumonia). [ref]

Occupations
Messiah, businessperson, religious leader, writer
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On September 3rd, 2012, Sun Myung Moon passed away at the age of 92. Born in 1920 in Pyongyang, Korea, Moon went on to have an extensive career. He attended school in both Korea and Japan. In 1954, he founded the Unification Church which was dedicated to the process of unification of thought-system and religion internationally. At the end of his career, Moon is best remembered for focusing his life’s work on strengthening global peace amongst people of all backgrounds and beliefs. He was respected for his effort to bring harmony to the world through his various business and philanthropic endeavors. Moon leaves behind a legacy of understanding and faith. He will be remembered by millions of people around the world for his commitment to international peace and religious acceptance.

Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them. George Eliot