Nelson Mandela

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela 18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheidrevolutionary, political leader and philanthropistwho served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His governmentfocused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.He was the firts black hader who became a president of the african nation..so he was a good political leader.