Who Did Nelson Mandela Marry
Nelson Mandela married three times. His first wife was Evelyn Ntoko Mase, his second was Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, and his third was Graça Machel. Each marriage coincided with different phases of his life and political career.
Evelyn Mase and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Mandela married Evelyn Mase in 1944, and they had four children before divorcing in 1958. He later married anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in 1958. They separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996, after decades of public and political life together.
Graça Machel and Mandela's Family Life
Mandela married Graça Machel in 1998 and remained with her until his death in 2013. For more details on his marriages and family background, you can visit the Nelson Mandela Foundation page on https://www.nelsonmandela.org/about-nelson-mandela/biography.
