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Although he was trained as a lawyer he is more famous for his role as a political activist for a free South Africa, who spent 27 years in prison.

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What was Nelson Mandela's job before he became president?

nelson Mandela was jailed for 27 years prior to his release and becoming elected as president of south Africa


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Many different Presidents had done their own things before they became President. Please specify the president. If speaking of the current US President Barack Obama, he was a senator from Illinois before he became the President. If speaking of Nelson Mandela from South Africa, he was a political prisoner in jail before he became the President. If speaking of Paul Biya in Cameroon, he was the Prime Minister before he became the President.


Who was the president of south africa before and after mandela?

F. W. de Klerk.


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What was Nelson Mandela's carrier?

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What was nelson mendela's full name?

Her Full Name Is Winnie Madikizela-Mandela


Who was elected President of South Africa in the first multiracial elections after the end of apartheid?

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Who was first Nelson Mandela or Mohandas Gandhi?

Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) lived before Nelson Mandela (1918-2013).


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How was it like before Nelson Mandela's change?

Racially divided


Who was President of South Africa after Mandela?

Ah, after the wonderful Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki took on the role of President of South Africa. He continued Mandela's legacy of reconciliation and worked towards improving the country's economy and international relations. Each leader brings their own unique colors to the canvas of history.


Did Winnie have children with Mandela before he went to jail?

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