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Nelson Mandela - A Tribute

By epfotzer

  • Birth of Nelson Mandela

    Born on 18 July 1918 in Mveso, Umtata, Thembuland. His birth name was Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

  • Attended primary school

    In 1925, Rolihlahla was enrolled at the primary school in Qunu. The teacher insisted that all the children had a Christian name, and so he was given the name Nelson.