Time Line:
1918 - Was born in Mvezo, Transkei
1925 - Primary School - his teacher, Qunu, gave Nelson his name
1930 - Father passed away
1937 - Attends Healtown, the Wesleyon Collage at Fort Beaufort
1939 - The University Collage at Fort Hare in Alice
1940 - Expelled
1941/1943 - Arrived in Johannesburg
1944 - Married, Evelyn Ntoka Mase
1943/1949 - Studied Law and formed the ANC Youth League
1950/1954 - Elected President of the ANCYL
1961/1962 - African tour
1962 - Arrested
1963 - Sent to Roben Island
1982 - Pollsmoor Prison
1988/1990 - Victor Vester Prison and release
1994 - Elected president of South Africa
1999 - Stepped down from presidency
2001 - Diagnosed with prostate cancer
2013 - Passed away
Turning Points:
He established South Africa's first black law practice in 1952. His practice primarily worked in challenging apartheid laws. His activism continued while in prison. He was a mentor to other prisoners and taught them about non-violent resistance.
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