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Birth of a Hero
On July 18, 1918 Nelson Mandela was born in the village Mvezo In South Africa the capital of Transkei. He was born into a family of 13 children with both parents where his father was Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa who was the counsellor to the king of Thembu. This is important because this would lead to a successful life and him becoming the first black head of state and the President of South Africa.
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Real Name
Nelson Mandela was given his African name at birth but wasn't given the name Nelson until he was in primary school. He was given the name Nelson by his teacher so his name could be pronounced culturally. This Is important because In America your name is given to you by your parents, also this Is the name he's known as globally. (pg. 18 Mandela). -
He's Gone
When Nelson Mandela was 21 years old when he decided to run away from home. he ran away from home after being expelled he decided to run away from home, get married, and finish college at the University of Witwatersrand.This Is improtant because it shows him becoming a man getting married and finishing school after he got expelled.
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Studious but Rebellious
Nelson Mandela was studious but he was rebellious. From 1939 to 1940 Nelson Mandela attended college at the University of Fort hare, until he got expelled for protesting the school. This Is an Important event in his life because this stopped his education this, would foreshadow his future life of rebellion and his constant protests
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Marriage and Membership
In 1944 Nelson Mandela came thru on the plans he made when he ran away to get married, when he marries his first wife Evelyn Mase and they would later have four children one of which died as an infant.Not only did he marry his wife he also joined the ANC and would later go on to expand .This is important because it shows Nelson Mandela going into politics and this foreshadows his future in politics.
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Going Legal
In 1952 Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo Open the first black legal firm in South Africa. This Is an important event because now Mandela was able to provide free or cheap legal for black people. Not only was legal help cheap this also showed Mandela's care for black people and wanting to help. (pg.23 Hughes) -
Reason For Treason
In a trial that lasted five years from 1956 - 1961. In this trial Mandela was acquitted and found not guilty long with other men and he was set free. This Is important because this run in with the law would foreshadow future run ins with the law.
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Esape The Five
By 19621 Nelson Mandela was acquitted for his first trial. In 1962 he when Mandela left the country he was arrested again and sentenced to 5 years for leaving the country illegally. This is important because when he got arrested this time he escaped. -
Rivonia Trial
This Is the most notable trial for Nelson Mandela is the Rivonia trial which lasted about eight months where he was sentenced to 44 years. This sentence came after he was accused of starting violence and sabotage. This is important because no one would wants to go to jail, especially for 27 years especially for expressing yourself.
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Succession
In 1990 Nelson Mandela was let out of prison after de Klerk removed a ban on African congress and Mandela was released. Then In 1993 Nelson Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize. Then from 1994 to 1999 Mandela was elected President of South Africa . These are all extremely important like becoming the most powerful man in South Africa or winning one of the biggest awards and being released from prison.
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Death
On December 5, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa Nelson Mandela passed away of a lung infection at his home. This is a sad but important event in everyone's life when they are no longer on Earth.
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