When was Nelson Mandela born?

Nelson Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 in Mvezo.

What positions has Nelson Mandela held?

Positions held by Nelson Mandela include: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1998–1999); President of South Africa (1994–1999); member of the National Assembly of South Africa.

Where did Nelson Mandela study?

Nelson Mandela was educated at University of the Witwatersrand, University of Fort Hare, University of South Africa, University of London.

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Nelson Mandela

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President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist (1918–2013)

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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as President of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.

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Born: 18 July 1918 wd
Place of birth: Mvezo wd
Died: 5 December 2013 wd
Place of death: Houghton Estate wd
Citizenship: South Africa wd
Occupation: politician, autobiographer, lawyer, political activist, political prisoner, screenwriter wd
Political party: African National Congress (since 1943), South African Communist Party wd
Education: University of the Witwatersrand, University of Fort Hare, University of South Africa, University of London wd
Spouse: Evelyn Mase, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Graça Machel wd
Official website: nelsonmandela.org wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1998–1999)
President of South Africa (10 May 1994 – 14 June 1999)
member of the National Assembly of South Africa

Awards wd

Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (1979)
International Simón Bolívar Prize (1983)
Ludovic-Trarieux International Human Rights Prize (1985)
Sakharov Prize (1988)
United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights (1988)
Grand Star of People's Friendship (1988)
Order of Friendship (1988)
Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class (1988)
Grandmaster of the Order of Good Hope
Lenin Peace Prize (1990)
Order of Lenin (1990)
honorary degree from Spelman College (1990)
Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize (1991)
honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense (1991)
Order of José Martí (1991)

Questions

When was Nelson Mandela born?: Nelson Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 in Mvezo.
What positions has Nelson Mandela held?: Positions held by Nelson Mandela include: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1998–1999); President of South Africa (1994–1999); member of the National Assembly of South Africa.
Where did Nelson Mandela study?: Nelson Mandela was educated at University of the Witwatersrand, University of Fort Hare, University of South Africa, University of London.

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