George Jackson
- January 4, 2024
- Activist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | George Jackson |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 23, 1941(1941-09-23) |
| Age | 83 |
| Date Of Death | August 21, 1971, San Quentin, CA |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Illinois |
| Horoscope | Libra |
George Jackson Biography
| Name | George Jackson |
| Birthday | Sep 23 |
| Birth Year | 1941 |
| Place Of Birth | Illinois |
| Home Town | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Parents | Georgia Bea Jackson, Lester Jackson |
| Siblings | Jonathan Jackson |
George Jackson is one of the most popular and richest Activist who was born on September 23, 1941 in Illinois, Illinois, United States. Both a member of the Black Panther Party and one of the founders of the prison gang the Black Guerrilla Family, he was one of the three African-American Soledad Prison inmates (known collectively as the “Soledad Brothers”) who murdered a Caucasian prison guard in order to violently emphasize the need for prison reform.
Bob Dylan‘s 1971 tribute single, “George Jackson,” rose to number 33 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
One of five children born to Georgia Bea and Lester Jackson, he spent his early years in Chicago, Illinois, and later relocated to California. His younger brother George Jackson joined him in his violent brand of activism, brandishing an automatic weapon at the Marin County courthouse and freeing several prisoners who were being held there.
George Jackson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Activist |
| House | Living in own house. |
George Jackson is one of the richest Activist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, George Jackson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
During his teenage years, he was convicted and imprisoned on burglary, assault, and armed robbery charges. While incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, he was introduced to Marxist ideology and devoted himself to a violence-based brand of activism.
He was killed in 1971 while attempting to escape from prison. He inspired saxophonist Archie Shepp’s 1972 Attica Blues album.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is George Jackson Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
George Ranked on the list of most popular Activist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. George Jackson celebrates birthday on September 23 of every year.
What happened to George Jackson?
GEORGE JACKSON was murdered by prison guards on August 21, 1971. Half a century later, his story deserves to be known by a new generation of activists. Jackson was born on September 23, 1941, in Chicago.
Where was George Jackson shot?
San Quentin, CA
Is George Jackson still alive?
August 21, 1971
Who is George Jackson singer?
George Jackson
Also known as| Bart Jackson
Born| March 12, 1945 Indianola, Mississippi, United States
Died| April 14, 2013 (aged 68) Ridgeland, Mississippi
Genres| R&B, soul, rock, pop
Who started the Black Guerrilla Family?
The Black Guerrilla Family (BGF, also known as the Black Family, the Black Vanguard, and Jamaa) is an African-American black power prison and street gang founded in 1966 by George Jackson, George “Big Jake” Lewis, and W. L. Nolen while they were incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison in Marin County, California.