Nelson Mandela was a south African activist and politician, who was convicted to life in prison in 1962 for tryng to overthrow the apartheid goverment. He got out of prison in 1990 after apartheid eded.
Mandela used his popularity and charisma to become President of south Africa from 1994 to 1999.
After his presidency, Nelson Mandela continued to fight for equality and justice. Even retirement couldn't stop Mandela from speaking his mind to people all over the world.
He became a popular speaker who toured the world, inspiring people with is message. Nelson Mandela received many awards during his life, including the nobel Peace Prize and the presidential medal of freedom.
He fathered six children during his life. He passed away on december 5, 2013 at the age of 95.