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Born
He was born in Transkei, South Africa -
First education
He attended a primary school and received the name Nelson from his teacher instead of Rolihlahla. (real date not known) -
Expelled from college
He was expelled from college at Fort Hare University for joining a student protest. -
Secretary
He was elected secretary of the ANCYL. (real date not known) -
Banned
The ANC was banned. (real date not known) -
Arrested
He was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison for leaving the country illegally. (real date not known) -
Leaving
He left the country for military training. -
Returning
He returned to South Africa. -
Off to Robben Island
He was sent to Robben Island -
Speech
He delivered his famous speech from the dock of the Rivonia Trial. -
Killed
His eldest son son Madiba Thembekile Mandela was killed in a car crash. -
Joining
He joined the ANC. -
PRESIDENT
He became the first African American president of South Africa. -
Married again
On his 80th birthday he married his third wife. -
Stepping down
He stepped down from president after one term. (real date not known) -
Died
He died in his home in Houghton, Johannesburg
