Nelson Mandela

-he was born in July,18,1918 at Mveso, Transkei, South Africa

http://www.biography.com/people/nelson-mandela-9397017

- "For 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies."

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- the name Nelson Mandela got at birth was Rolihlahla. That name meant troublemaker in his tribe

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/12/06/world/africa/nelson-mandela-surprising-facts/?hpt=hp_t2

- the name Nelson was given to Nelson Mandela by a elementary school teacher

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/12/06/world/africa/nelson-mandela-surprising-facts/?hpt=hp_t2

- "[Nelson] Mandela was elected the first black president."

http://www.heavy.com/news/2013/12/nelson-mandela-dies-dead-rip-bio-facts/

- "he had 3 wives and 6 children."

http://www.heavy.com/news/2013/12/nelson-mandela-dies-dead-rip-bio-facts/

- "Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962 and in 1964 was sentenced to life imprisonment for conspiracy to overthrow the state."

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-"Mandela served over 27 years in prison and was released in 1990, during a time of escalating civil strife."

http://www.ask.com/question/why-was-nelson-mandela-put-in-jail-for-27-years

- In 2009, Mandela's birthday (July 18) was declared "Mandela Day" to promote global peace and celebrate the South African leader's legacy. 

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- Nelson Mandela died at age 95, in December,5,2013; his place of death is Johannesburg, South Africa

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