Listed In: Presidents, Political Leaders
Birthdate: July 18, 1918
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Mvezo, South Africa
Died: December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman. He served as the first black president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and was the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997. Mandela played a crucial role in ending the apartheid regime through peaceful protests and negotiations, resulting in his release from prison in 1990. He championed reconciliation, human rights, and social justice, receiving international acclaim and the Nobel Peace Prize.
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