Nelson Mandela Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Date of Birth | July 18, 1918 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Hair Color | Gray |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, lawyer, and philanthropist who served as the first black President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. A revered figure and social icon, he was one of the major forces who helped bring an end to the apartheid system of racial discrimination.
Born Name
Rolihlahla Mandela
Nick Name
Nelson, Madiba
Age
He was born on July 18, 1918.
Died
Nelson Mandela died due to a respiratory infection at the age of 95 on December 5, 2013, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Resting Place
Mandela Graveyard, Qunu, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Mvezo, Cape Province, Union of South Africa
Nationality
Education
Nelson Mandela studied at institutions like the University of Fort Hare, the University of London, the University of South Africa, and the University of the Witwatersrand.
Occupation
Revolutionary, Political Leader, Lawyer, Philanthropist
Family
- Father – Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa (Local chief and councillor to the monarch)
- Mother – Nosekeni Fanny
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Girlfriend / Spouse
Nelson Mandela had dated –
- Evelyn Ntoko Mase (1944-1958) – Their marriage resulted in the birth of 4 children including Madiba Thembekile Mandela, Makgatho Mandela, and Makaziwe Mandela. The duo’s 2nd child died only after 9 months of her birth.
- Winnie Madikizela (1958-1996) – He married anti-apartheid activist and politician, Winnie Madikizela, in 1958 and they had 2 daughters named Zenani (b. 1958) and Zindziwa (b. 1960). The marriage ended in a divorce.
- Graça Machel (1998-2013) – Nelson Mandela was married to the Mozambican politician and humanitarian, Graça Machel, from 1998 until his death in 2013.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Nelson Mandela had Thembu (Xhosa) South African ancestry.
Hair Color
Gray
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Often wore colorful batik shirts
- Impactful personality
Religion
Methodism
Nelson Mandela Facts
- Due to his rigorous revolutionary activities, he spent a generous amount of time in jails.
- Nelson Mandela became the 2nd person who was granted honorary Canadian citizenship and was also appointed Honorary Companion of the Order of Canada by the Governor General of Canada on behalf of the Queen of Canada on September 24, 1998.
- In 2003, he spoke against the United States and the United Kingdom as they planned to launch a war against Iraq and said, “All that (Mr. Bush) wants is Iraqi oil”.
- Amongst the many awards and recognitions that he received for his tireless efforts to uplift the marginalized, some of them include Nobel Peace Prize (1993), Bharat Ratna (1990), Lenin Peace Prize (1990), and International Gandhi Peace Prize (2001).
- Nelson Mandela once said, “Nonviolence is a good policy when the conditions permit.”
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