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Nelson Mandela

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling…

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Known for
Anti-apartheid activism
Occupation
Politician · lawyer · activist · philanthropist
Awards
Full list
Education
University of Fort Hare · University of London · University of South Africa · University of the Witwatersrand
Born
Rolihlahla Mandela (1918-07-18)18 July 1918 Mvezo, South Africa
Children
6, including Makgatho, Maki, Zenani, and Zindziswa

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Early life

Early revolutionary activity

Imprisonment

End of apartheid and elections

Presidency of South Africa (1994–1999)

Post-presidency and final years (1999–2013)

Political ideology

Personal life

Legacy

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Nelson Mandela

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Deputy · 4
Nelson Mandela → Frederik Willem de Klerk (1994–1996), Thabo Mbeki (1994–1997), Thabo Mbeki (1994–1999), Walter Sisulu (1991–1994)
Education · 4
Nelson Mandela → University of Fort Hare, University of London, University of South Africa, University of the Witwatersrand

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Nelson MandelaAwardsFull list1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaBornRolihlahla Mandela (1918-07-18)18 July 1918 Mvezo, South Africa1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaChildren6, including Makgatho, Maki, Zenani, and Zindziswa1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaConvictionsSabotage and conspiracy against the state1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaCriminal penalty27 years of imprisonment (life sentence)1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaCriminal statusReleased1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaDate apprehended5 August 19621.00infobox
Nelson MandelaDeputyFrederik Willem de Klerk (1994–1996)1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaDeputyThabo Mbeki (1994–1999)1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaDeputyWalter Sisulu (1991–1994)1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaDeputyThabo Mbeki (1994–1997)1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaDied5 December 2013(2013-12-05) (aged 95) Johannesburg, South Africa1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaEducationUniversity of Fort Hare1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaEducationUniversity of London1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaEducationUniversity of South Africa1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaEducationUniversity of the Witwatersrand1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaImprisoned atRobben Island (1964–1982)1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaImprisoned atPollsmoor Prison (1982–1988)1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaImprisoned atVictor Verster Prison (1988–1990)1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaKnown forAnti-apartheid activism1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaNicknamesMadiba1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaNicknamesTata1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaNicknamesDalibunga1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaOccupationPolitician1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaOccupationlawyer1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaOccupationactivist1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaOccupationphilanthropist1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaOther political affiliationsSouth African Communist Party (Tripartite Alliance)1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaPartyAfrican National Congress1.00infobox
Nelson MandelaPreceded byF. W. de Klerk (as state president)1.00infobox

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