Nelson Mandela
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Nelson Mandela | |
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| File:Nelson Mandela-2008.jpg Mandela in Johannesburg in May 2008 | |
| 1st President of South Africa | |
| In office 10 May 1994 – 16 June 1999 | |
| Deputy | Thabo Mbeki F. W. de Klerk |
| Preceded by | F. W. de Klerk (State President) |
| Succeeded by | Thabo Mbeki |
| 11th President of the African National Congress | |
| In office 7 July 1991 – 20 December 1997 | |
| Deputy | Walter Sisulu Thabo Mbeki |
| Preceded by | Oliver Tambo |
| Succeeded by | Thabo Mbeki |
| 19th Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement | |
| In office 2 September 1998 – 16 June 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Andrés Pastrana Arango |
| Succeeded by | Thabo Mbeki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rolihlahla Mandela 18 1918 Mvezo, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Died | Template:Death date and age Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Cause of death | Respiratory infection |
| Resting place | Mandela Graveyard Qunu, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | South African Communist Party |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 6 (including Makgatho, Makaziwe, Zenani and Zindziswa) |
| Parents | Nosekeni Fanny Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa |
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| Known for | Anti-Apartheid Movement |
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| Notable work(s) | Long Walk to Freedom |
| Website | nelsonmandela |
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