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1. Biography of Nelson Mandela
2. Early Life and Political Career
3. Imprisonment and Symbol of Resistance
4. Transition and Presidency
5. Legacy

Biography of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 1993, passed away on the night of December 5, 2013.

Mandela was the first black president of South Africa, a fighter against apartheid, a prisoner of conscience, and the leading African politician of the 20th century. He was 95 years old.

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Mandela spent almost a third of his life behind bars, so long before his death, he was recognized as a martyr. Condolences to his family have been pouring in from around the world, from the British Queen to the Russian President, from Iranian Ayatollahs to the Chinese Communist Party.

Along with these condolences, there is recognition of Mandela's contrib