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He was born in Transkei, South Africa
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He attended a primary school and received the name Nelson from his teacher instead of Rolihlahla. (real date not known)
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He was expelled from college at Fort Hare University for joining a student protest.
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He was elected secretary of the ANCYL. (real date not known)
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The ANC was banned. (real date not known)
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He was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison for leaving the country illegally. (real date not known)
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He left the country for military training.
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He returned to South Africa.
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He was sent to Robben Island
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He delivered his famous speech from the dock of the Rivonia Trial.
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His eldest son son Madiba Thembekile Mandela was killed in a car crash.
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He joined the ANC.
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He became the first African American president of South Africa.
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On his 80th birthday he married his third wife.
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He stepped down from president after one term. (real date not known)
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He died in his home in Houghton, Johannesburg
