Nelson mandela

Nelson Mandela

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  • Birth

    Birth

    Born in Mvezo, South Africa
  • Watches as the Congress of the People at Kliptown adopts the Freedom Charter

    Watches as the Congress of the People at Kliptown adopts the Freedom Charter

  • A State of Emergency is imposed and he is among thousands detained

    A State of Emergency is imposed and he is among thousands detained

  • Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC

    Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC

  • Returns to South Africa

    Returns to South Africa

  • Period: to

    Jailed for 27 years

  • Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport

    Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport

  • Sent to Pollsmoor Prison

    Sent to Pollsmoor Prison

  • Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with President FW de Klerk

    Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with President FW de Klerk

  • Elected by Parliament as first president of a democratic South Africa

    Elected by Parliament as first president of a democratic South Africa

  • Died

    Died

    Died in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa

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