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Nelson Mandela (1918- ) was initially tried and sentenced to prison for encouraging black South Africans to go on strike and for illegally leaving South Africa. For most of his life Mandela fought for an end to apartheid (a system of segregation based on race that gave advantages to whites while restricting blacks to labor reserves) in South Africa. He joined the African National Congress (ANC), an organization that promotes the interests of black South Africans, and participated in nonviolent protests, such as work stoppages and using "whites only" facilities to combat apartheid. In 1952 the South African government arrested and tried Mandela and other ANC leaders under the Suppression of Communism Act. As a result he was prohibited from attending meetings or leaving his home in Johannesburg. By 1961 ANC members had come to believe that the South African government would...
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How old was Nelson Mandela after prison?
Nelson Mandela was 72 when he was released from prison.
What was the name of the island where Nelson Mandela was in prison?
Robben Island
How many days did nelson Mandela stay in prison for?
Nelson Mandela stayed in prison for 10,052 days
How lond Nelson Mandela was in prison?
Nelson Mandela was in prison for 27 years, the prison was on Robben Island. He got let out on the 11th of February, 1990.
How many day 's did Nelson Mandela stay in prison for?
Nelson Rolilahlah Mandela was a political prisoner in an island in Africa known as Robben Island. He was in prison for 27 years.
What was the prison called for Nelson Mandela?
the prison was built on Robben Island
How many years ago was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
Nelson Mandela was released from prison in February, 1990, 20 years ago.
Who was president of the anc when Nelson Mandela was in prison?
When Mandela was released from prison Oliver Tambo was President of the ANC. Tambo was his Mandela's long time law partner. -Bill Sparks, Toronto, Canada
When was Nelson Mandela realized from prison?
1995
Nelson Mandela what did he do to get life in prison?
terrorism
Was Nelson Mandela in held prison at Alcatraz?
No. He was not.
What was the total number of years Mandela spent in prison in total?
Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison in South Africa; from 1964-82.
