Who was Nelson Mandela?
Q: Who was Nelson Mandela?
A: Nelson Mandela was a South African politician and activist who served as the first President of South Africa elected in a fully represented democratic election. He was also the first black President of his country, South Africa.
Q: Where was Nelson Mandela born?
A: Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo, South Africa to a Thembu royal family.
Q: What were some of the goals of his government?
A: The goals of his government focused on throwing out the legacy of apartheid by ending racism, poverty, inequality, and on improving racial understanding in South Africa. Politically he believed in socialism and adopted new Constitution that prohibited all discrimination based on language, religion, handicap and sexual orientation.
Q: What international role did he serve?
A: Internationally, Mandela served as Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement from 1998 to 1999.
Q: What honors did he receive during his lifetime?
A: During his lifetime he received more than 250 honors including the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, US Presidential Medal of Freedom and Soviet Order of Lenin.
Q: How is he often referred to?
A: He is often referred to by his Xhosa clan name Madiba or Tata ("Father").
Q: When did Nelson Mandela die? A: Nelson Mandela died on 5 December 2013 in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg from a respiratory tract infection at age 95.
