Nelson Mandela is one of the most influential political figures of our time. Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo a place located in the district of Umtata, Transkei, in the Eastern Cape province on the 18th July 1918. His father, Chief Gadla Henry,was a well respected man in the village of Thembuland. Chief Henry was a polygamist with four wives. Nelson's mother was the third wife of the Chief. At the age of 12 Nelson's father died and David Dalindyelo became his guardian.
