Nelson mandela biography easy english
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Discover the remarkable life and work of Nelson Mandela – who helped change the lives of millions of South African people – in our Nelson Mandela facts…
Throughout history, lots of people around the world have faced discrimination – where they are treated differently because of their race, skin colour, gender, age and lots of other things, too.
Sadly, it still happens to this day! But there are some amazing people who have worked hard to make a change for the better, and helped us move towards a world where everyone is treated fairly and equally. One such person is Nelson Mandela…
Nelson Mandela facts
Who was Nelson Mandela?
Full name: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Born: 18 July
Hometown: Mvezo, South Africa
Occupation: President of South Africa and civil rights activist
Died: 5 December
Best known for: Becoming the first black President of South Africa and a civil rights hero
Also known as: Madiba
Nelson Mandela’s early life
Nelson Mandela was born on the 18th July in the village of Mvezo, which is located in an area of South Africa called Transkei. His father’s name was Henry, and his mother was called Nosekeni Fanny.
As a youngster, little Nelson was actually called Rolihlahla – i
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Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in the village of Mvezo, in the Eastern Cape, on 18 July His mother was Nonqaphi Nosekeni and his father was Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela, principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people, Jongintaba Dalindyebo. In , when he was 12 years old, his father died and the young Rolihlahla became a ward of Jongintaba at the Great Place in Mqhekezweni1.
Hearing the elders’ stories of his ancestors’ valour during the wars of resistance, he dreamed also of making his own contribution to the freedom struggle of his people.
He attended primary school in Qunu where his teacher, Miss Mdingane, gave him the name Nelson, in accordance with the custom of giving all schoolchildren “Christian” names.
He completed his Junior Certificate at Clarkebury Boarding Institute and went on to Healdtown, a Wesleyan secondary school of some repute, where he matriculated.
Mandela began his studies for a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University College of Fort Hare but did not complete the degree there as he was expelled for joining in a student protest.
On his return to the Great Place at Mqhekezweni the King was furious and said if he didn’t return to Fort Hare he would arrange wives for him and his cousin Justice. They ran away
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| In office 10 Possibly will &#;– 16 June | |
| Deputy | Thabo Mbeki F. W. short holiday Klerk |
| Preceded by | F. W. institute Klerk(State President) |
| Succeeded by | Thabo Mbeki |
| In office 7 July &#;– 20 December | |
| Deputy | Walter Sisulu Thabo Mbeki |
| Preceded by | Oliver Tambo |
| Succeeded by | Thabo Mbeki |
| In office 2 September &#;– 16 June | |
| Preceded by | Andrés Pastrana Arango |
| Succeeded by | Thabo Mbeki |
| Born | Rolihlahla Mandela ()18 July Mvezo, Cape Fast, South Africa |
| Died | 5 December () (aged&#;95) Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Cause&#;of&#;death | Respiratory infection |
| Resting place | Mandela Graveyard Qunu, Asian Cape, Southbound Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | South Individual Communist Party |
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| Children | 6 (including Thembekile, Makgatho, Makaziwe, Zenani and Zindziswa) |
| Parents | Nosekeni Fanny Gadla Speechmaker Mphakanyiswa |
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