Nelson Mandela By tiggernacho Jul 18, 1918 Nelson Mandela's Birth Jan 1, 1928 Mandela's Father Died Jan 1, 1937 Mandela goes to Healdtown College in Fort Beaufort Jan 1, 1944 Mandela joined the African National Congress Jul 1, 1944 Mandela marries Walter Sisulu’s cousin Evelyn Mase, a nurse. Jun 14, 1958 Mandela marries a social worker, Winnie Madikizela. Jun 12, 1964 Mandela is arrested and sent to Robben Island Prison Dec 1, 1988 Mandela is transferred to Victor Verster Prison Feb 1, 1990 Mandela is released after 27 years in prison