Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013).

According to "The history of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Jurisdiction, 1864-2000" (pages 268-272), Nelson Mandela was made "Freemason at sight" by Most Worshipful Grand Master William C. Parker Jr., on 28 June 1990, during Mandela's visit to the United States.