& he went on to become President of his country: Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was released from prison in February, 1990, 20 years ago.
He was freed from prison in 1989 after serving 27 years of a life sentence.
27 years, and was released in 1990. Then he became the first president of Africa.
Nelson Mandela was sent to prison in 1963 and he was released from prison in 1990. Therefore he spent 27 years in jail.
Nelson Mandela was released from jail in 1990. his jail number was 46664. :)
Nelson Mandela went to prison on the 12 June 1964.
Nelson Mandela was released from prison on February 2, 1990.
Nelson Mandela Was Approximately 72 years old when he was released from prison on February 11, 1990. He was arrested on August 5th, 1962. he was in prison for 27 years, from Robben island, then to Pollsmoor prison. After that he was released.
Nelson Mandela was in prison for 29 years... well at least i think!!!
He was 72 when he was released from prison on February 11, 1990.
Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990
Ike Turner went to prison primarily for drug-related offenses. In 1990, he was sentenced to four years in prison for cocaine possession and for being a felon in possession of firearms. His legal troubles were compounded by a history of violence and substance abuse, which had significant impacts on his personal and professional life. Turner was released after serving about half of his sentence.