Nelson Mandela
Dates and Places
Nelson Mandela was born July 25, 1918 in Transkei, South Africa. He is still alive.
Accomplishments
He is famous because he was the president of South Africa.
Young Life and Family
Nelson's father was chief of the Tembu Tribe. Nelson went to a mission school. He went to Fort Hare University. It was the only university where blacks could go. He qualified for law school in 1942.
Adult Life
Nelson was a civil rights leader. He was arrested many times by an all white government. In 1964 he was put in prison for life for fighting for black civil rights. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in civil rights.
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Bibliography:
Kene, Oliobi, "Nelson Mandela, "http://www.wagingpeace.org/articles/peaceheroes/nelson_mandela.html, 3/9/02. Biographies Aquila's Home Page Revised: 3-10-2002 For information, contact John Dyer, Media Specialist, Aquila Primary Center. Copyright © 2001 John H. Dyer. Any use or redistribution of this information without permission is prohibited.