What are some facts about Nelson Mandela?

Answer 1

Some facts about Nelson Mandela:

• Nelson Mandela was born in Transkia, Untata on the 18th of July 1918.
• He is best know as the first black president of South Africa!

Answer 2

Nelson Mandela has been elected as president in the country of South Africa.

He lived from 1918 to 2013.

He was in prison for over 27 years.

He was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1993 jointly with F.W. de Klerk

Answer 3

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 in the small village of Mvezo, on the Mbashe River, district of Umtata in Transkei, South Africa. His Father named him Rolihlahla, which means "pulling the branch of the tree", or more colloquially "troublemaker." The name Nelson was not given until his first day at school.

His father was destined to be a chief and for years served as a counselor to tribal chiefs. But over a dispute with the local colonial magistrate, he lost his title and his fortune. Rolihlahla was only an infant at the time and the loss of status forced his mother to move the family to Qunu, an even smaller village north of Mvezo. The village was nestled in a narrow grassy valley. There were no roads, only foot paths that linked the pastures where livestock grazed. The family lived in huts and ate a local harvest of maize, sorghum, pumpkin, and beans, which was all the family could afford. Water came from springs and streams and cooking was done outdoors. Nelson played the games of young boys, acting out male rights-of -passage scenarios with toys he made himself from the natural materials available, tree branches and clay.

Nelson Mandela's father died of lung disease when Nelson was nine years old. From that point, his life changed dramatically. He was adopted by Chief Jongintaba Dalindyebo, the acting regent of the Thembu people. This gesture was done as a favor to Nelson's father who, years earlier, had recommended Jongintaba be made chief. Nelson left the carefree life he knew in Qunu, fearing he would never see is village again. He traveled by motorcar to Mqhekezweni, the provincial capital of Thembuland, to the chief's royal residence. Though he had not forgotten his beloved village of Qunu, he quickly adopted to the new, more sophisticated surroundings of Mqhekezweni.

Answer 4

Nelson Mandela was jailed for twenty-seven years as a result of his anti-apartheid activities. He later became the first Black president of South Africa.

Answer 5

What was Nelson Mandela's early life like?

Answer 6

He spent 27 years in prison. Is 94 now. Has had 3 wives. Has been president of south africa. real first name is Rolihlahla which means trouble maker. Later changed by a school teacher.

Answer 7

he went to prison for five years for leavening the country without a passport and he was divorced two times