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Rolihlahla (Nelson) Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in the village of Mvezo, Transkei.
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Attends primary school near Qunu (receives the name ‘Nelson’ from a teacher)
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Arrested and later joins 155 others on trial for teason. All are acquitted by 29 March 1961.
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Leaves the country for military training and to garner support for the ANC
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Sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport
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Sentenced to life imprisonment
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Released from prison
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Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with President FW de Klerk
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Marries Graça Machel on his 80th birthday
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Formally presented with the Fifa World Cup trophy before it embarks on a tour of South Africa
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Passes away in hospital