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He was born in Mvezo South Africa.

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Nelson's original name was Rolihlahla. When he was seven, a teacher at school gave him the name ‘Nelson’ and it stuck!

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His father died when he was 12 years old.

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He graduated as a lawyer from the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg.

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He went to the prison and spent 27 years. He stayed there until 1990, because he defend the black rights.

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His mother died.

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Nelson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Nelson Mandela became president of South Africa working hard on prison.

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The United Nations declared 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day".

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The movie  "Invictus",  about Nelson Mandela and the South African rugby team, was released.

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He died in Johannesburg, in South Africa.