History

How many years was Nelson Mandela imprisoned?

27 years

Background

Nelson Mandela was in prison from 1962 to 1990, 27 years in total. He spent most of that time on Robben Island near Cape Town. He had fought against apartheid in South Africa. After his release, he was elected president in 1994.

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