Nelson Mandela

Basic facts

• Nelson Mandela was born on July 18,1918
• In 1994 he became South Africa's first black president 
• He was arrested on 1963 and sentenced to 27 years in prison 
• His native language is Xhosa

Early life of Nelson mandela

• he grew up in the village of Qunu 
• he lived with his mother and his to sisters
• His father died when he was nine years old

Turning points

• he was released from prison on 1990 after serving 27 years in prison   
• he was elected president on 1994

Self achievements

• in 1943 he began his law studies at the university of Witwatersrand 
• On October of 1944 he married Evelyn Mase 
• Nelson Mandela revived over 250 honors including the 1993 Noble Peace    
• Prize

Concluion

• In conclusion Nelson Mandela made a big impact on South Africa  
• A lot of South African's also refer to him as the father of the nation