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Nelson Mandella's father was named Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa. He lived from about 1880 to 1928. He was was a member of the Thembu tribe and served as chief of Mveso, a tiny village on the banks of the Bashee River.

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His name was Chief Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa, son of Chief Mandela and grandson of King Ngubengcuka of the Thembu.


(*also known as Mgadla Mandela)

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  1. Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in the village of Mvezo , Transkei, on 18 July 1918. His mother was Nonqaphi Nosekeni and his father was Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela, principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people, Jongintaba Dalindyebo.
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His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe.

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Henry Gadla Mandela & Nosekeni Mandela

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Mrs Mandela and Mr Mandella

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henry gadla mandela

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