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February 11, 1990 Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster Prison.
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What jait did Nelson Mandela go to?
Nalson Mandela had gone to several jails but the longest period of time in jail was at the jail for mentally, thieves,and political prisoners in Robben Island
Why was Nelson Mandela held prisoner?
the government there at the time did not like what he had to say so they put him in jail so he could not tell people.
How many times did nelson Mandela go to prison?
Nelson Mandela was arrested only once. He was originally sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to leave South Africa without a passport. He was then charged with sabotage without being released. He was in prison from 1962 to 1990.
What was Nelson Mandela's interests?
Nelson Mandela's interests were to free the black people, prevent racism in South Africa, make life the same, treat each other equally. He fought to save South Africa, risking his life and spending life time in jail.
How was Nelson Mandela life admiralbe?
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe. Nelson's peaceful boyhood was spent cattle herding and other rural pursuits. When his father died, Nelson's rich and powerful relative took custody of him. He was sent to boarding school and later to Fort Hare Missionary College. Nelson Mandela had the courage and conviction to fight for the freedom of all races. Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo, a small village that was located in the district of Umtata. His great grandfather was the King of the Thembu pople. Mandela is the world's most celebrated man who has held a political office while being jailed for nearly 30 years. During Nelson Mandela's jail time he had secret talks with South Africa's president. Mandela was jailed in November 1962 for a five years for leaving South Africa illegally. While in jail, he was convicted for sabotage and sentenced to a life in prison. Nelson Mandela did go to jail. Because he was trying to fight his rights and his race. He was sentenced to 27 years.
Whose autobiography was entitled The Long Walk To Freedom?
Nelson Mandela wrote the autobiography entitled "The Long Walk to Freedom." It details his life, including his time spent in prison during the fight against apartheid in South Africa.
What did nelson mandela do in his spare time?
Cricket could well be Nelson Mandela's favorite sport.
How long did Nelson Mandela stay president?
Mandela only served one year he refused the second time. Eventually they won the battle to stop discrimination for the blacks, so i guess that he refused the second time because he didnt want to. Also in jail he spreaded the messegaes of discrimination.
Who was the first black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa.Nelson mandela
Why did nelson Mandela got in jail?
The charges were sabbatoge - when the ANC (African National Congress) of which he was the head - planted bombs in hotels and people were killed. This was done to overthow the current government and Mandella was jailed for 27 years for "acts to overthrow the government".
Who was the politicain who stayed in prison for the longest time?
Nelson Mandela
What is Nelson Mandel's wife's name?
At the present time Nelson Mandela is married to Graca Machel.
