Fun Facts about Nelson Mandela

• His real name is Rolihlahla Mandela
• He was born on July 18, 1918
• He was a president of the African National Congress (ANC)
• Went to college and became a lawyer
• Spent 27 years in prison
• Played a huge leading role in ending Apartheid in South Africa
  
• Became the first black South African President in 1994 after Apartheid ended
• Retired from Presidency in 1999
• In 1993, Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end Apartheid
• Helped found the ANC Youth League
• Has been married three times
• Has two sons and four daughters