Nelson Mandela's 96th Birth Anniversary Today

Nelson Mandela lives eternally in the hearts of the people. It is 96 years ago on the same day that Nelson Mandela was born. He was a revolutionary who would become the face of magnanimity, compassion and wisdom, and “father of the nation” for South Africa. Like Mahatma Gandhi to India, Nelson Mandel is for South Africa. The Bharat Ratna recipient is remembered on his bith anniversary.

NAME: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

Born: 18 July 1918, Mvezo, Cape Province, Union of South Africa

Died: 5 December 2013 (aged 95), Johannesburg, South Africa

Nationality: South African

Political party: African National Congress

Other political affiliations: South African Communist Party

Spouse(s)

Evelyn Ntoko Mase

(m. 1944–1957; divorced)

Winnie Madikizela

(m. 1958–1996; divorced)

Graça Machel

(m. 1998–2013; his death)

Children

Thembekile Mandela

Makaziwe Mandela

Makgatho Mandela

Makaziwe Mandela

Zenani Mandela

Zindziswa Mandela

Occupation

Activist

Politician

Philanthropist

Lawyer

Known for

Anti-Apartheid Movement

Awards

Sakharov Prize (1988)

Bharat Ratna (1990)

Nobel Peace Prize (1993)

Order of Lenin

Presidential Medal of Freedom

Notable work(s)

Long Walk to Freedom

Signature: