Nelson Mandela - Wikipedia Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela ( mænˈdɛlə man-DEL-ə, [1] Xhosa: [xolíɬaɬa mandɛ̂ːla]; born Rolihlahla Mandela; 18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999
Nelson Mandela | Death, Facts, Biography, Apartheid | Britannica Nelson Mandela was a Black nationalist and the first Black president of South Africa (1994–99) A revered anti-apartheid activist, he fought for equality and reconciliation, leaving an enduring legacy of peace and social justice
Nelson Mandela - Quotes, Spouse Death - Biography Nelson Mandela was a social rights activist, politician and philanthropist who became South Africa’s first Black president from 1994 to 1999 After becoming involved in the anti-
Biography of Nelson Mandela Mandela immersed himself in official talks to end white minority rule and in 1991 was elected ANC President to replace his ailing friend, Oliver Tambo In 1993 he and President FW de Klerk jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize and on 27 April 1994 he voted for the first time in his life
Nelson Mandela – Biographical - NobelPrize. org During his years in prison, Nelson Mandela’s reputation grew steadily He was widely accepted as the most significant black leader in South Africa and became a potent symbol of resistance as the anti-apartheid movement gathered strength
Who was Nelson Mandela? - BBC Bitesize Explore the life of Nelson Mandela, from prisoner to president, and how he ended apartheid Find out more with BBC Bitesize KS1 History
Nelson Mandela - Biography Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela became known and respected all over the world as a symbol of the struggle against apartheid and all forms of racism; the icon and the hero of African liberation
Nelson Mandela: A Leader in the Fight for Equality - Worldhistory Born on July 18, 1918, in South Africa, Mandela rose to become one of the most influential and revered leaders in the world He dedicated his life to fighting against apartheid, a system of racial segregation and discrimination that had been deeply entrenched in South Africa for decades
Nelson Mandelas life and times - BBC News Nelson Mandela is one of the world's most revered statesmen, who led the struggle to replace the apartheid regime of South Africa with a multi-racial democracy