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Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid leader and statesman. He became South Africa's first Black head of state and served as president from 1994 to 1999.

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Occupation

Anti-apartheid leader and statesman

Born in

Mvezo, South Africa

Born

July 18, 1918

Zodiac

Cancer

34,840

days lived

95

age at death

$0

net worth

Born
July 18, 1918 in 🇿🇦Mvezo, South Africa
Died
December 5, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa (aged 95)
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·horse 🐎
Updated Jul 2026

About

Mandela spent 27 years in prison for his role in the anti-apartheid struggle before becoming a global symbol of reconciliation and democratic transition. He died in Johannesburg in 2013 after recurring respiratory illness.

Before Fame

Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo, South Africa, in 1918. Before becoming a globally recognized anti-apartheid leader and statesman, he pursued a legal career and became involved in political activism against racial segregation.

Trivia

  • •His birth name was Rolihlahla, a Xhosa term meaning 'pulling the branch of a tree,' which is colloquially translated as 'troublemaker.'
  • •He was a qualified lawyer and co-founded South Africa's first Black law firm, Mandela & Tambo, in 1952.
  • •He inspired national unity by donning the Springboks rugby jersey during the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, a moment depicted in the film 'Invictus'.

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Sun Sign

Cancer♋︎

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Moon Sign

Scorpio♏︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for July 18, 1918

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2013
Day 34,839
Age 95

Death

Confidence
96%
Dec 5, 2013

Nelson Mandela passed away at his home in Johannesburg at the age of 95.

1999
Day 29,553
Age 80

Steps Down as President

Confidence
96%
Jun 16, 1999

Mandela completed his term as president and stepped down, setting a precedent for democratic transitions.

1994
Day 27,690
Age 75

Inauguration as President

Confidence
96%
May 10, 1994

Sworn in as the first democratically elected president of South Africa, marking the end of apartheid.

1993
Day 27,483
Age 75

Nobel Peace Prize

Confidence
96%
Oct 15, 1993

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with F.W. de Klerk for their work in ending apartheid.

1990
Day 26,141
Age 71

Release from Prison

Confidence
96%
Feb 11, 1990

After 27 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela was released unconditionally.

1982
Day 23,178
Age 63

Transfer to Pollsmoor Prison

Confidence
98%
Jan 1, 1982
1964
Day 16,766
Age 45

Imprisonment Begins

Confidence
98%
Jun 12, 1964
Day 16,765
Age 45

Rivonia Trial Verdict

Confidence
98%
Jun 11, 1964
1961
Day 15,508
Age 42

Co-founds Umkhonto we Sizwe

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1961

Mandela co-founded Umkhonto we Sizwe (Spear of the Nation), the armed wing of the ANC.

1944
Day 9,298
Age 25

Joins ANC

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1944

Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC), becoming a key figure in its youth league.

1918
Day 0
Age 0

Birth

Confidence
96%
Jul 18, 1918

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in the village of Mvezo, in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.