Nelson Mandela Fast Facts

Nelson Mandela Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of South Africa. Personal Birth date: July 18, 1918 Death date: December 5, 2013 Birth place: Mvezo, Transkei, South Africa Birth name: Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela Father: Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa, a counselor to the royal house of the Thembu tribe Mother: Nosekeni Fanny Mandela Marriages: Graca Machel (July 18, 1998-Decem…