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Nelson Mandela worked as a mine guard, was an articled clerk with a law firm and became a lawyer. As a yound boy he was a cattle herder.
He studied law and was trained as a lawyer. He and his friend Oliver Tambo opened up their own law firm and where one of the only black lawyers in South Africa at that time to defend their own people under the law of appartheid.
During his imprisonnment he acted as an attorney for fellow prisoners as well.
After he gained fame as a political leader and activist he was bestowed with numerous awards as well as honorary degrees from a number of universities.
He was a political activist and considered a terrorist by the (apartheid) government of the time. He was jailed for sabotage for 27 years.
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When was Nelson Leader created?
Nelson Leader was created in 1900.
What happened while Nelson Mandela was serving his five year sentence in jail?
nelson mandelas reputation grew he became known as the most significant black man leader in south Africa al while in jail
Which of mandelas wives put him in jail?
None of them. Nelson Mandela was sent to jail for being an anti apartheid activist, and leader of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress. In 1962 he was arrested and convicted of sabotage and other charges, and sentenced to life imprisonment.
What things did Napoleon do before becoming leader of France?
He was a student and then an Army officer.
How does nelson Mandelas religion influence him?
Nelson Mandela was the President of South Africa and a highly revered leader in the fight for equality and justice for all people. Religion had an influence on Mandela, since he was educated in a Methodist school as a child. Furthermore, his father was a priest and his family was very religious. Religion caused Mandela to understand the importance of social justice and helping the disenfranchised.
Nelson Mandelas childhood?
Nelson Mandela, born Rolihlahla Mandela, was the first of his family to attend school. While at school, he was given the name Nelson. Mandela's father died when he was nine years old, and he was put under the guardianship of the regent Jongintaba.
Is brendan nelson the leader of Australia?
Brendan Nelson was the leader of the liberal opposition 23 10 08
Who is a moral leader?
nelson Mandela
Is Nelson Mandela a transactional leader?
Yes
WAS Nelson Mandela a transformational leader?
yes
Was Nelson Mandela a Muslim leader of Africa?
NO
Why was nelson Mandela courageous?
He was a leader at heart.
