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Nelson Mandela
(1918 - 2013)
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid
revolutionary and political leader who served as
President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
He declined a second presidential term, and in
revolutionary and political leader who served as
President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
He declined a second presidential term, and in
1999 was succeeded by his deputy, Thabo Mbeki.
He was the country's first black head of state.
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He was arrested and imprisoned in 1962, and served
27 years in prison with President F.W. de Klerk
He was the country's first black head of state.
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He was arrested and imprisoned in 1962, and served
27 years in prison with President F.W. de Klerk
released him in 1990. Widely regarded as an icon
of democracy and social justice, he received more
than 250 honours, including the Nobel Peace Prize.
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After suffering from a prolong respiratory infection,
Mandela died on 5 December 2013 at the age of 95.
Algerian cover with stamps depicting
After suffering from a prolong respiratory infection,
Mandela died on 5 December 2013 at the age of 95.
Nelson Mandela death anniversary.
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