Oliver Tambo
27 October 1917 – 24 April 1993
Oliver Tambo was a South African anti-apartheid politician and a central figure in the African National Congress. He led the ANC in exile for three decades, keeping the movement organized and internationally recognized during the struggle against apartheid.
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Life events
Oliver Reginald Tambo was born in the Bizana district of the Eastern Cape.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTambo earned a science degree at Fort Hare, where he met Nelson Mandela.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTambo helped found the ANC Youth League with Mandela and Walter Sisulu.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTambo and Mandela established South Africa's first Black-owned law firm, Mandela and Tambo.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTambo went into exile to build the ANC's international presence after the movement was banned.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTambo assumed the presidency of the ANC, leading the organization during its exile years.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTambo returned home after the unbanning of the ANC and release of political prisoners.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTambo died of a stroke in Johannesburg at the age of 75.
Source: en.wikipedia.org