Nelson Mandela was a prominent South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He dedicated his life to fighting against racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the apartheid system. After spending 27 years in prison for his activism, Mandela helped lead negotiations to dismantle apartheid and establish multiracial elections. His leadership, charisma, and commitment to reconciliation made him a global symbol of peace and justice. Mandela’s efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and solidified his legacy as a champion for human rights.