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He is born in a village called Mvezo. He is named Rolihlahla
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He went to school at the age of 7 received the name Nelson
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Nelson goes to live with uncle Chief Jonghi he is the chief of a tribe
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Goes to a black only middle school
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His uncle decides to get a wife for him and his cousin (Justice) they run away to Johannesburg
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Marries Evelyn Mase has 4 kids> One died
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Nelson joins the ANC (African National Congress). The ANC tries to...
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Government separates society into White, Coloured and Black
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Black people enter white only areas and stay there until they get kicked out
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ANC writes the freedom charter declares the black people are equal
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Marries Winnie Madikizela has two daughters
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Police shoot peaceful protesters
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ANC become secret organisation Nelson travels under a false name
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Arrested for trying to overthrow the government
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ANC members are in prison on Robben island
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Nelson talks to the government to stop apartheid Nelson is moved to a nice prison with his own pool but he is not allowed to leave
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Gets to live with is family
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Nelson is elected for president
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Nelson died at the age of 95
