How old was nelson Mandela when he was put in prison?

Answer 1

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. He served his prison term on Robben Island, but was moved to Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town in 1984 and transferred to the Victor Verster Prison near Paarl in 1988. He was freed in February 11, 1990.

On June 12, 1964, eight of the accused ANC leaders, including Mandela, were sentenced to life in prison. years of imprisonment Mandela was sent to the notorious Robben Island Prison, a maximum security jail near Cape Town. His reputation grew during his years of imprisonment as he became viewed as South Africa's most significant black leader, as well as a symbol for equal rights, justice and resistance against apartheid. While in prison, Mandela refused to compromise his political beliefs in order to obtain his freedom. He stated that "only free men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts." In December 1988, he was transferred to Victor Verster Prison, from where he was eventually released in February 1990, after nearly 27 years of incarceration. Following his release, Mandela wasted no time resuming his life's work: the dismantling of the vicious system of apartheid. After being banned for decades, the first national conference of the ANC was held inside South Africa in 1991. Mandela was elected president of the ANC, while lifelong friend and colleague, Oliver Tambo, became the organization's national chairperson. Mandela played a key role in the negotiations that would end apartheid in his country.

Answer 2

Nelson Mandela was first arrested on August 5th 1956 for treason charges and was released a short time later. However , Nelson was arrested and sent to prison in 1962 and was not released until 1992. He served 27 years.

Answer 3

Nelson Mandela was in prison for 27 years and was released in February 1990, so he must have been in prison from 1963 to 1990.

One source states he was arrested on 11 July 1963, so perhaps that is when his prison term began.

Answer 4

Nelson Mandela spent a whopping 27 years in prison! He was convicted in 1962 at the age of 44 years old. When he was released in 1990, Nelson Mandela was 72 years old. (The math may seem off but consider: He was born August 1918, Arrest August 1962, and Released February 1990).

Answer 5

in 1994

Answer 6

He was in jail in 1962 and then again in 1998

Answer 7

Nelson Mandela was put into jail in 1964 and he got out of prison in 1990.

Unbeleivebly after he was in prison for 27 years 4 years after he was presisdent!

Answer 8

i think it was 1962.....?

Answer 9

nelson Mandela went to jail 1963