Obituary of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela (born July 18th, 1918) was a South African attorney, political agitator, and statesman who was best known for his twenty-seven-year-long imprisonment (which brought negative attention to South Africa's apartheid system), and for his single-term administration as the first freely-elected President (and the first black President) of the integrated South Africa. Nelson Mandela died on 5 December 2013, of complications of illnesses with which he had been afflicted in his last years. Nelson Mandela was 95 when he died.

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Nelson Mandela Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Mandela, Nelson
Common Name: Nelson Mandela
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Mvezo, South Africa
Birth Date: July 18, 1918
Age: 95 (at death)
Also Known As: Nelly
Occupations:
- Politician
- Activist

Nationality: South African
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

Nelson's Family Tree

Birth Name: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Father: Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa Mandela (1880–1928)
Mother: Nosekeni Fanny
Spouse/Partner:

Evelyn Ntoko Mase (married 1944-divorced 1958)
Winnie Madikizela (married 1958-divorced 1996)
Graça Machel (married 1998-2013, his death)

Son(s):

Makgatho Lewanika Mandela (born 1950)

Daughter(s):

Madiba Thembekile Mandela
Makaziwe Mandela (born 1953)
Maki Mandela
Zenani Mandela
Zindziswa Mandela

Death Notice:

Date: December 05 2013 at age 95
Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
Cause of Death: Unspecified illness

Category Tags:

Politician Activist South African Born on July 18th Born in 1918 Died in 2013 Died at age 95 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life and selfless dedication to fighting for justice and equality in South Africa will continue to inspire future generations of folks. (V)"

Is Mr. Nelson Mandela still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.