This document provides a timeline and overview of Nelson Mandela's life and accomplishments. It outlines key events from his birth in 1918 through his presidency of South Africa from 1994-1999 and death in 2013. The document also discusses five leadership qualities that made Mandela an effective leader: self-awareness, sense of humor, humility, forgiveness, and doggedness. Finally, it lists sources for further information on Mandela's life and achievements.