Nelson Mandela - Biography , Quotes, Spouse & Death .

Nelson Mandela was the first President of South Africa who changed the ideology of the people. His full name was Nelson Rolihyala Mandela. Nelson Mandela strongly opposed the color discrimination that was going on at the time and came as a messiah and father of Africans

Life of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was born on 18 July 1981 in Mwezo, Eastern Cape, South Africa. His father's name was Gedla Henry Mahakeniswa and his mother's name was Nattufi Noskeny. His father was the tribal chief of his city at that time. According to this city in Africa, the chieftain's son is also called Mandela in the local language, due to which Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela got this nickname Mandela. His mother was a Methodist by profession. His father passed away when Nelson was only 12 years old. Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela's early education took place at Clarkberry Missionary School. Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was originally educated in Healdtown, where he met Oliver Tambe, who became his lifelong friend and collaborator.

Nelson Mandela's Political Life

In 1943, he first joined the African National Congress as an activist, after which he became the founder of the ANC Youth League. In 1944 he married a woman named Avelise Mays and had three children but they divorced in 1957. Nelson Mandela then passed the law and began practicing law in Johannesburg with his partner, Oliver Tombo. Together they raised their voice against apartheid. For this reason, 155 employees were prosecuted with him in 1956, which was terminated after four years.

In 1958, he married a second woman named Madikizela, who was instrumental in the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. The ANC was banned in 1960, due to which Nelson Mandela had to go underground. Now he started a campaign for the economy of the country. For this reason he was accused of violent action and was taken prisoner. Now he expressed views about democracy, liberty and equality in his defence. In 1964, he was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Nelson Mandela's Married Life

Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela had three marriages in which he had 6 children and he has 17 grandchildren. In 1944 he was married to the sister of his friend Vatar Sisulu. In 1961, he married Nomjamo Vini Medikilaja, and in 1998, when he crossed the age of 80, he married Grace Merkel, and this was his third marriage.

Nelson Mandela became the first President

Elections were held in South Africa in the year 1994 and Nelson Mandela contested in the African National League Congress and defeated his contesting party by getting 62% of the vote and became the President of the country with the same majority. On 10 May 1994, Nelson Mandela stepped on the path of President after much struggle. After becoming the President, he always chose the path of non-violence and for this he always considered Mahatma Gandhi as his inspiration. In the year 1996 he brought many changes in the African constitution and created many institutions not only in Africa but around the world where African people can live with pride in other countries. Till the year 1999, Nelson Mandela implemented many laws in the interest of the country and hence his people still consider him as their God.

Inspired by the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi's ideology of non-violence and non-cooperation had a great impact on Mandela. He used to talk about the impact of Gandhi's ideas in his life. In his video message at a conference in New Delhi in 2007, Mandela said, "The contribution of Gandhi's ideology to peaceful transformation in South Africa is no small one. There was a deep discrimination inside me that could end."

Nelson Mandela's death

Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa, died of a lung infection on 5 December 2013 at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg. His death was first announced by President Jacob Zuma. Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela died on 5 December 2013. He died due to lung infection. He was 95 years old at the time of his death and his family was with him. His death was announced by President Jacob Zuma. Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela may not be with us today, but the story of his struggle lives on to inspire the entire world. He envisioned a free society where all people could live together in peace.