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Born
He is born in a village called Mvezo. He is named Rolihlahla -
School
He went to school at the age of 7 received the name Nelson -
Father died
Nelson goes to live with uncle Chief Jonghi he is the chief of a tribe -
Middle school and High school
Goes to a black only middle school -
Escape
His uncle decides to get a wife for him and his cousin (Justice) they run away to Johannesburg -
First marriage
Marries Evelyn Mase has 4 kids> One died -
ANC
Nelson joins the ANC (African National Congress). The ANC tries to... -
Apartheid laws
Government separates society into White, Coloured and Black -
Sit in
Black people enter white only areas and stay there until they get kicked out -
Write freedom charter
ANC writes the freedom charter declares the black people are equal -
Second marriage
Marries Winnie Madikizela has two daughters -
Shooting
Police shoot peaceful protesters -
ANC secret organisation
ANC become secret organisation Nelson travels under a false name -
Nelson is arrested
Arrested for trying to overthrow the government -
In prison for 27 years!
ANC members are in prison on Robben island -
Talk
Nelson talks to the government to stop apartheid Nelson is moved to a nice prison with his own pool but he is not allowed to leave -
Home
Gets to live with is family -
President
Nelson is elected for president -
Died
Nelson died at the age of 95
