Allan Boesak is a South African professional best known for playing Author for the book Farewell to Innocence.
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Best Known For:The book Farewell to Innocence
Breakthrough:Elected president of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches in 1982
10 Quick Facts About Allan Boesak
- Full Name: Allan Boesak
- Nationality: South African
- Known For: The book Farewell to Innocence
- Place of Birth: Kakamas, Northern Cape
- Popular As: Allan Aubrey Boesak
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $500K - $5.0M
- Salary: $60K - $250K
Education
His educational background includes studies at Bellville Theological Seminary and University of the Western Cape.
- Bellville Theological Seminary
- University of the Western Cape
Career & Work
Allan Boesak's career includes business leadership roles with African National Congress and United Democratic Front.
Organization: African National Congress
Role: Western Cape regional chairman
Period: From 1991
Details: Elected as regional chairman in 1991.
Organization: United Democratic Front
Role: Anti-apartheid activist and patron
Period: 1983–1991
Details: South Africa · Prominent anti-apartheid leadership and advocacy.
Organization: World Alliance of Reformed Churches
Role: President
Period: 1982–1991
Organization: Dutch Reformed Mission Church
Role: Minister
Period: From 1967
Details: Paarl, South Africa
Rise to Fame
Allan Boesak rose to prominence for his role for the book Farewell to Innocence.
Notable Works
- Book: Farewell to Innocence (Author, 1976) — Liberation-theology work
Personal Information
- Full Name: Allan Boesak
- Popular As: Allan Aubrey Boesak
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Kakamas, Northern Cape
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $60K - $250K (Est)
- Net Worth: $500K - $5.0M (Est)
- Source of Income: Professional work and related ventures
