Nelson Mandela - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 18, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Age | 106 |
| Birthplace | Mvezo, Cape Province, Union of South Africa |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Leading the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, spending 27 years in prison, and becoming South Africa's first Black president after the end of apartheid. |
Intro
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first Black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
Early Life & Background
Nelson Mandela was born into the Thembu royal family in the village of Mvezo in Umtata, then part of South Africa's Cape Province. He attended the University of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand where he studied law.
Career Highlights
- Leading the African National Congress (ANC) in its fight against apartheid
- Imprisoned for 27 years for his activism against apartheid
- Released from prison in 1990 and led negotiations to dismantle apartheid
- Became South Africa’s first Black president in 1994
- Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 with F. W. de Klerk
Trivia
- Mandela’s birth name, Rolihlahla, means 'pulling the branch of a tree' or 'troublemaker' in Xhosa.
- He was affectionately known as 'Madiba', his Xhosa clan name.
- Mandela is celebrated globally on July 18, known as Mandela Day.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Nelson Mandela?
Nelson Mandela is 106 years old.
When was Nelson Mandela born?
Nelson Mandela was born the 18 July 1918.
Where is Nelson Mandela from?
Mvezo, Cape Province, Union of South Africa.
On His Birth-Day
About July 18th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: Nelson Mandela was born in Qunu, South Africa. He would later become a prominent political prisoner in the African National Congress and eventually serve as President of South Africa, playing a crucial role in ending apartheid.
- Day of the week: July 18th, 1918 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware, General Pershing Will Cross the Rhine by Prince's Orchestra
- Popular movie: Shifting Sands directed by Albert Parker
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