He was in jail for 27 years.
He was president of South Africa from 1994 - 1999, so 5 years.
The end of Apartheid in South Africa was marked by its first democratic election in 1994, after which the African National Congress was voted in as the ruling party. Nelson Mandela became president of the party and therefore the country shortly after being released from jail (on Robin Island). He had been held there for his participation in the struggle against apartheid. If you are really interested read his book The Long Walk to Freedom, or just watch the movie.
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Because the book is so long
The book is 754 pages long. 39 Chapters. The movie will be split into two films.
Nelson Mandela was born in 1918 and is still alive.
Nelson Mandela's autobiography is called "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.
The first book Nelson Mandela wrote was an autobiography titled "Long Walk to Freedom" which was released in 1995.
my family cars about it because nelson Madel la is my brother and i love him i wish he never did that but so long hi is still alive
Nelson Mandela wrote the books Long walk to Freedom, No Easy Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela:The Struggle is my Life, Nelson Mandela's favorite African folktales and over 100 more.
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 26 years...
27 years
Nelson Mandela served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, which is a period of five years.
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long walk to freedom