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born in Trnskei, South Afrca
a village, he was given the name Rolilahla, then his teacher gives him the English name, Nelson -
helps create the Africa National Youth League
works for decades to try to end apartheid in South Africa -
married his first wife
Evelyn Ntoko Mase, 4 children but the marriage endsi 1953 -
opend the first black law firm in South America
with Oliver Tambo. help black South Afrcns who were beaten by the police -
arrested for treason for the first time
along with over 150 other people, protesting against apartheid -
married his second wife, Winnie Madikizela
have 2 daughters, married for 38 years but together only 4 of thos years (in prison) -
organizes Umkhonto we Sizwe
to fight against apartheid