LIFE
When and where were you born?
He was born on July 18, 1918, in Muezo, South Africa.
What was your greatest achievement or contribution to humanity?
strengthen human rights
Did you receive any kind of academic recognition?
Yes, when he went to college.
How did you normally dress?
gala
What was happening in Mexico in 1930 when Nelson Mandela was 12 years old?
In 1930, Mexico was undergoing a process of post-revolutionary consolidation, marked by urban modernization, the creation of infrastructure, and the expansion of education and culture.
How was your childhood?
He studied at an elementary school where he learned values
At what age did you start to be recognized?
at 71 years old
Do I win awards, medals or recognition?
received more than 260 awards and honors
Did he eat anything unusual or a favorite dish?
His strangest food was porridge with corn and his favorite dish was corn with beans.
What was happening in Mexico when Nelson Mandela was 18?
Under the presidency of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico saw the creation of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) and the founding of the Confederation of Mexican Workers (CTM).
Was there any important event in your childhood that marked you?
His father died when he was 9 years old.
What impact did your actions have on your country?
Transforming South Africa into a place against racism
How do they honor him today?
Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated on July 18th, the day he was born.
Did you like any peculiar animal?
lions
What was happening in Mexico in 1998 when Nelson Mandela got married?
At the time Nelson Mandela married his third wife, Graça Machel, in 1998, Mexico was under the presidency of Ernesto Zedillo and undergoing a period of democratic consolidation following the alternation of parties in power in 1997. During this time, Mexico was experiencing advances in its democracy and
Did you get married or have a partner? Did you have children?
He had 3 wives and 6 children
What was your biggest professional obstacle?
The fight against the apartheid system was a rule of racial segregation.
Was he a controversial or respected person?
Respected by many people but people like the government saw him as a problematic person
Did you have any funny anecdotes in your public life?
One time Nelson was flying and suddenly one of the plane's engines went out. Everyone on the plane was super scared, but he decided to read his book. At the end of the flight, a friend told him, wow, how come you weren't scared? And he replied, of course I was half-scared, but it made me feel sorry for them to see me feeling so sorry.
What was happening in Mexico in 1947 when Nelson Mandela had his first daughter?
La primera hija de Nelson Mandela, Makaziwe, nació en 1947, por lo que en México transcurrían importantes cambios políticos y económicos tras el fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
When and where did he die?
He died in Johannesburg on December 5, 2013.
What legacy did he leave in his field?
I leave a legacy of justice and equality
How did your work change the world?
inspiring social movements for equality and justice
What a surprise, no one knows about him?
Nelson Mandela Foundation was created by him in 1999.
What was happening in Mexico when Nelson Mandela died?
Nelson Mandela died on December 5, 2013. At that time, Mexico was at the beginning of President Enrique Peña Nieto's six-year term, a period marked by important structural reforms, moderate economic growth, and deep concerns about insecurity and corruption.