Evelyn mase biography

Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) is one of the most celebrated men in history.

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He was a courageous leader who fought for the rights of all people, regardless of race or religion. While his political accomplishments are well-known, less is known about his personal life, specifically his three wives. In this article, we will take a closer look at Mandela’s wives and their contributions to his life and legacy.

We will also explore how they coped with the ups and downs of being married to such an iconic figure.

Evelyn Mase

Mandela’s first wife was Evelyn Mase, a nurse whom he married in 1944.

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Evelyn was born on May 18, 1922, in Ngcobo, Transkei. Sadly, her father died when she was young and when Evelyn was 12 years old, her mother also passed away. As a result, Evelyn was orphaned and had to live under the care of her older brother, Sam.

Her brother was close with Walter Sisulu, who would go on to become Mandela’s political mentor.

In fact, Walter was cousins with Sa