Nelson Mandela |
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In office 10 May 1994 – 14 June 1999 |
Deputy | Thabo Mbeki F. W. de Klerk |
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Preceded by | F. W. de Klerk as State President |
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Succeeded by | Thabo Mbeki |
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Born | Rolihlahla Mandela (1918-07-18)18 July 1918 Mvezo, Cape Province, South Africa |
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Died | 5 December 2013(2013-12-05) (aged 95) Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
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Resting place | Mandela Graveyard Qunu, Eastern Cape 31°48′21.8″S 28°36′52.7″E / 31.806056°S 28.614639°E / -31.806056; 28.614639 |
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Political party | African National Congress |
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Other political affiliations | South African Communist Party |
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Spouse(s) | Evelyn Ntoko Mase (m. 1944–1957; divorced) Winnie Madikizela (m. 1958–1996; divorced) Graça Machel (m. 1998–2013; his death) |
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Known for | Anti-Apartheid Movement |
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Notable work(s) | Long Walk to Freedom |
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Website | www.nelsonmandela.org |
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Nickname(s) | Madiba Tata Dalibunga |
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