Fred Hampton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Fred Hampton
Occupation	Civil Rights Leader
Date Of Birth	Aug 30, 1948(1948-08-30)
Age	76
Date Of Death	1969-12-04
Birthplace	Summit
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Leo

Fred Hampton Biography

Fred Hampton is one of the most popular and richest Civil Rights Leader who was born on August 30, 1948 in Summit, Illinois, United States. The Deputy Chairperson of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party who organized young African Americans for the NAACP.

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He was married to, Debora Hampton.

Fred Hampton Net Worth

Fred Hampton is one of the richest Civil Rights Leader from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fred Hampton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was interested in playing at centerfield for the New York Yankees before enrolling at Triton Junior College in nearby River Grove, Illinois, where he earned a degree in pre-law.

He was killed while he slept in his home during an investigation by a unit of a tactical nature from the Cook County, Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office working in conjunction along with Chicago Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Who is Fred Hampton Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Fred Ranked on the list of most popular Civil Rights Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Fred Hampton celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Fred Hampton

1. Fred Hampton was born in 1948 in Illinois.
2. He joined the Black Panther Party at age 19.
3. Hampton became a prominent leader and organizer within the party.
4. He advocated for racial equality and economic justice.
5. The FBI considered him a threat to national security.
6. In December 1969, he was killed by Chicago police during a raid.
7. His death sparked outrage and protests across the country.
8. Hampton’s legacy continues to inspire activism today.
9. A documentary about his life, “The Murder of Fred Hampton,” was released in 1971.
10. He is remembered as a martyr for the Black liberation movement.

How did Fred Hampton died of the Black Panthers?

Black Panthers Fred Hampton, 21, and Mark Clark, 22, are gunned down by 14 police officers as they lie sleeping in their Chicago, Illinois, apartment. About a hundred bullets had been fired in what police described as a fierce gun battle with members of the Black Panther Party.

Who was Fred Hampton and what did he do?

In 1968, Hampton was accused of assaulting an ice cream truck driver, stealing $71 worth of ice cream bars, and giving them to kids in the street. He was convicted in May 1969 and sentenced to two to five years in prison.

What did Fred Hampton do for the civil rights movement?

Hampton mobilized a racially integrated group of five hundred young people who successfully lobbied city officials to create better academic services and recreational facilities for African American children. In 1968, Hampton joined the Black Panther Party (BPP), headquartered in Oakland, California.

Who Spied on Fred Hampton?

William O’Neal
Occupation| FBI informant/operative
Years active| 1967–1970s
Known for| Involvement in the killing of Fred Hampton
Political party| Black Panther Party (as an infiltrator)

Who started the Black Panthers in Chicago?

Black Panther Party founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton standing in the street, armed with a Colt . 45 and a shotgun.