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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on July 18 1918 in Mvezo South Africa yet unknown to him that he would be one of the most aspiring leaders to ever exist Due to his role in the ANC and leadership of Mandela South African laws changed but he was much more than just a political leader Nelson Mandela was a lawyer peace activist Philanthropist and a 37 time award winner However before his fame and life changing accomplishments Mr Mandela went through various challenges and significant events Nelson Mandela father was Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa was chief of the Tembu tribe Nelson Mandela mother was Nonqaphi Nosekeni At the age of 9 Mr Mandela father died where he was placed in the custody of his uncle Nelson Mandela attended school in Qunu then receiving the name Nelson from Ms Midigane due to the custom of all school children receiving a Christian name When completing his Junior certificate at Clarkebury Boarding Institute furthered his education at Headtown a Wesleyan secondary school Mandela then attempted to study the Bachelor arts degree but was expelled for joining student protest Mr Mandela fled to Johannesburg in 1941 due to the king threaten to wed Nelson to his cousin Justice if Nelson Mandela did not return to
