F.W. de Klerk
F.W. de Klerk was a prominent South African politician who served as the last State President of apartheid-era South Africa from 1989 to 1994. He is best known for his role in dismantling apartheid and initiating the transition to a multiracial democracy. De Klerk made the historic decision to release Nelson Mandela from prison and engage in negotiations to end racial segregation, which ultimately led to the first democratic elections in 1994, for which he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Mandela. His leadership during this transformative period in South African history marked a significant shift in the country's social and political landscape.
Born on Mar 18, 1936 (89 years old)
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Australia:
The peace prize has gone to controversial candidates before, including F.W. de Klerk, the last president of apartheid-era South Africa.
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United States:
Sure, Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk, leaders of their respective parties, got the Nobel Peace Prize.
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