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Nelson Rolihlahla M andela

By: Chantaye McLaughlin

In 1994, Nelson Mandela made history of becoming the First Black President of South Africa.Nelson Mandela stood for antiapartheid and was a political activist.He was also imprisoned for nearly 27 years In the face of adversity, he did not give up Mandela also stood for being the first ever elected to a fully represented Democratic election in South Africa During his regime, he and his team focused on dismantling the apartheid system that was in existence throughout South Africa

Born July 18, 1918, Mandela will forever be known as ?The Father of the Nation? regarding his relationship to South Africa.Born the son of Gadia Henry Mphakanyiswa Mandela, his father was a polygamist with 4 wives, four sons and nine daughters. He was also a local chief and councilor to the monarch.Nelson Mandela?s mother, Nosekeni Fanny, was his third wife Mandela was raised inside of the culture of the Xhosa tribe Nelson Mandela is honored as royalty and was unable to inherit the throne but known and respected as royalty

Nelson Mandela was married three times, the most notable wife was seemingly Winnie Mandela (his second wife) probably because she was married to him throughout his lengthy incarceration.Mandela was arrested many times throughout the years He stood for creating and bringing about many of the changes that are now the new South Africa Mandela left a life and a legacy of hope, tenacity, and the ability to live for change Mandela died at the age of 95 on December 5, 2013 after a lung infection He lived long enough to bring about the abolishment of apartheid in South Africa He also is a Noble Peace Prize Winner and is a global icon, forever to be remembered for his life of service and sacrifice.