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    Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa, who’s government focused on dealing with racism and racial segregation issues. Born Rolihlahla Mandela, when he was 7 years old his mother sent him to study at a Methodist school and while there he was given the name “Nelson” by one of his teachers. When he was 9, his father died and he inherited his father’s “proud rebelliousness” and “stubborn sense of fairness”, as he felt lost and struggled to find purpose in life. And then, as he…

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    Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in 18th July 1918 in Mvezo village in the republic of South Africa. His father named him Rolihlahla meaning “pulling the branches of a tree”. Nelson Mandela’s father was called Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa, a chief by custom and blood appointed to the post by the king of Thembu tribe. Nelson Mandela’s father had four wives and Nelson Mandela’s mother being the third wife. After the death of his father, Nelson Mandela was enrolled into a school at an age of nine to…

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    Nelson Mandela was a South African activist who was born in 1918, and was elected to be the first black president of South Africa in 1994 as stated in History. com. Nelson was a member in the South African government. Nelson was always devoted to peace and social justice until his death. Nelson has done many great things in his life; he always knew how to fix any problem and knew how to do it without violence. Nelson is a major inspiration to many and is still remembered today because of all he…

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    Nelson Mandela was one of the most iconic and remembered figure across the world. His commitment and hard work have led South Africa to freedom and justice. At an early age Nelson Mandela was a lawyer, forming partnership with Oliver Tombo to stop the controlling of White South Africans and earn justice and freedom for the black civilians. In 1956 Nelson Mandela was charged with high treason. After that he was faced with 27 years of jail sentence in 1962 and soon after in 1994 he was granted…

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    Carson Pitzer Mrs. White Biography 1-17-18 Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela believed in equality among races. He fought in peaceful protests and armed resistances against the government to end apartheid permanently. In his lifetime he was arrested twice and had three marriages. He was the first black president of South Africa and lived to be 95 years old. He was also considered and philanthropist and a major weapon against racism. He also served as the president of the African National Congress…

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    Nelson Mandela was the first black President of South Africa. He spent 27 years in prison for trying to overthrow the discriminative government. After he left prison, he worked to achieve human rights and a better future for everyone in South Africa. Nelson Mandela is well known for his long fight against the terrible government and racial prejudice. He became a role model to people all over the world. As South Africa's President, he was respected for his courage and wisdom in bringing people…

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    Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was the first black president of south africa. He spent 27 years in prison for trying to overthrow the apartheid government. When he finished his time in prison he worked to achieve human rights and a better future for everyone in south africa. Nelson mandela was born in 1918 and he was in prison from 1962 from 1990. He became president of south africa in 1994, and retired in 1999. He passed away on the 5th of december 2013 due to lung illness. He was famous for…

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    Nelson Mandela was the first ever south african activist, he was aswell a former president from 1918 till 2013 he was one of the men who brought an end to apartheid as well a global supporter for human rights his decisions for fighting for what he believed was right landed him in prison for nearly three decades. He suddenly became an idol and was made the face to the anti apartheid movement within his country and internationally. He was released in 1990. He became the first black president in…

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    will come out as an idol; a hero who fought hard for his people and achieved his lifelong dream of having “a democratic and free society, in which all persons live together in harmony, and with equal opportunities.” This child was known worldwide as Nelson Mandela, and would soon be known as one of the world’s most famous heroes worldwide. The story begins with Mandela’s birth on July 18, 1918, into the royal family of the Xhosa-speaking Thembu tribe. Located in the South African village of…

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    know what you are thinking, “I thought his name was Nelson Mandela , why is it Rolihlahla?” Well his given name was Rolihlahla, but while he was in primary school, his teacher named him Nelson because the name was too long and complicated. The early stages of Nelson’s life were simple for him. They were simple, at least until he turned 12. Nelson’s father died in the year 1930 and entrusted Nelson to Thembu Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo. After Nelson had accepted his father’s death he enrolled at…

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