Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela (1918 -2013) Former President of South Africa Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999 Born Rolihlahla Mandela 18 July 1918 Died 5 December 2013 Johannesburg, South Africa Imprisonment Arrest and Rivonia trial: 1962–1964 Robben Island: 1964–1982 Pollsmoor Prison: 1982–1988 Victor Verster Prison and release: 1988–1990 Awards Nobel Peace Prize "South Africa's greatest son who led his country out of apartheid and became a hero to millions around the world' "Death of Colossus: The giant who taught the world the meaning of forgiveness" Daily Mail The Daily Telegraph 'Mandela might have been a more sentimental man if so much had not been taken away from him. His freedom. His ability to choose the path of his life. His eldest son. Two "The towering figure of Africa's struggle for freedom' The Guardian 'A great warrior has died. A man who dedicated his life to liberating his country from apartheid and transform his nation and continent great-grandchildren. Nothing in his life was permanent except the oppression he and his people were under.' CNN TIME