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Born
Nelson Mandela was born on the 18th July 1918 in the village of Mvezo, in an area of South Africa called Transkei. His father’s name was Henry, and his mother’s Nosekeni Fanny. -
Early life
Mandela grew up in a traditional family before going to an English- speaking boarding school that was where he first got the name Nelson. At law school he fought actively against the South African system. -
Political affairs
Mandela joined the ANC, a party that advocated for black Africans rights. Although Mandela initially believed in peaceful protest he changed his mind. In favor of armed resistance after the ANC was banned Mandela's struggle went underground. -
Prison
Mandela couldn't hide forever in 1962 he was arrested and sentenced to life in prison as a terrorist. -
Freedom
More and more people around the world advocated for his release in 1990 Africa's new president Trederic de Klerk gave in and set the troublemaker free. Four years later Nelson Mandela ran for the first democratic election and was voted in as South Africa's very first black president. -
International Day of Remembrance
After leaving politics Mandela remained dedicated to his country to commemorate his struggle in 2009 an International Day of Remembrance was created in his name. -
Died
From 2004, he lived a quiet life with his wife Graca. Followining a lung infection, Nelson Mandela sadly died in December 2013, he was 95 years old.
