Nelson Mandela was the first South African President who was elected in a completely democratic election.

He was an activist against apartheid, and he was the leader of the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC).

Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison, many of those years were spent on Robben Island.Nelson Mandela won the Nobel prize in 1993.He was born in Mvezo on July 18 of 1918.Mandela's original name was Rolihlahla Mandela.

In his spare time, Nelson Mandela studied to become a lawyer.

Nelson Mandelas favorite breakfast was plain porridge, with fresh fruit and fresh milk.Nelson Mandela has honorary degrees from more than 50 international universities.

Nelson Mandela retired from Public life in June 1999 and started residing in his birth place.