Nelson Mandela - Wikipedia He was the country's first Black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election His administration focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation, a national peace accord and eventual multiracial democracy
Nelson Mandela | Born, Death, Quotes, Biography, Story, Education . . . 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
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 - Quotes, Spouse Death - Biography Who Was Nelson Mandela? Nelson Mandela was a social rights activist, politician and philanthropist who became South Africa’s first Black president from 1994 to 1999
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
Nelson Mandela - Quotes, Biography Death | HISTORY The South African activist and former president Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) helped bring an end to apartheid and has been a global advocate for human rights
Nelson Mandela 1918-2013: the timeline of a lifetime A timeline of the 95-year life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela – revolutionary, soldier, political prisoner, president of South Africa, statesman and global icon of social justice
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