Nelson Yolihlahla Mandela was a South African man. He was a South African nationalist. Born on July 18 1918 in Mvezo, South Africa, he fought for South Africa's freedom during the time of the apartheid when many lives were lost. He was arrested and spent 27 years of his life in prison as a protest for the apartheid. When he got out of prison, he was elected president. He spent 67 years of his life serving his country. His birth name was Yolihlahla but was nicknamed Nelson by his school teacher. He died on December 5 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hope i helped.