In what year did Nelson Mandela receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 in recognition of his significant role in the peaceful transition from apartheid to a democratic South Africa. This was a pivotal moment in history, as Mandela, together with then-President F.W. de Klerk, was instrumental in negotiating the end of decades of racial segregation and oppression in South Africa. The award highlighted not only Mandela's efforts but also the broader struggle for equality and justice that characterized his life’s work.

The other years provided in the choices do not correspond to the year of the award. In 1990, Mandela was released from prison, a key event that led to political discussions but was not when he received the prize. The years 1996 and 1999 also do not match the timing of the Nobel Prize award, as by 1996, he was actively serving as the first black president of South Africa, and by 1999, his presidency had ended. Therefore, recognizing 1993 as the year he received the Nobel Peace Prize is crucial to understanding his impact on South African and global history.