Martin Luther King Jr.

January 10, 2024
Civil Rights Leader

Quick Facts

Martin Luther King Jr.
Full Name Martin Luther King Jr.
Occupation Civil Rights Leader
Date Of Birth Jan 15, 1929(1929-01-15)
Age 95
Date Of Death 1968-04-04
Birthplace Atlanta
Country United States
Birth City Georgia
Horoscope Capricorn

Martin Luther King Jr. Biography

Name Martin Luther King Jr.
Birthday Jan 15
Birth Year 1929
Place Of Birth Atlanta
Home Town Georgia
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Capricorn
Spouse Coretta Scott King
Children(s) Martin Luther King III, Yolanda King, Bernice King, Dexter King

Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most popular and richest Civil Rights Leader who was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. A leader in the Civil Rights movement of African Americans and a priest that used the civil rights movement in order to combat racism in the face of institutionalization. The most well-known memory of him is the infamous “I Have A Dream Speech,” which he delivered at the Lincoln Memorial during the 1963 March on Washington. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

He travelled to India in the spring of 1959 after being inspired by the non- violent demonstrations by He traveled to India in April 1959 after being inspired by the nonviolent protests of Mahatma Gandhi…

He married He married Coretta Scott on June 18, 1953 in Heiberger, Alabama. He had two sons, Dexter and Martin III, and two daughters, Yolanda and Bernice. on June 18, 1953 in Heiberger, Alabama. There were two of his sons, Dexter Martin III and Dexter Martin III as well as two daughters Yolanda as well as Bernice.

Martin Luther King Jr. Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Civil Rights Leader
House Living in own house.

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

At the age of 25, he became pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Alabama.

He was a key figure in the founding of The Southern Christian Leadership Conference and he was the president of in the 1956 Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was instrumental in ending racial segregation of the public transportation system.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Martin Luther King Jr. Dating?

According to our records, Martin Luther King Jr. married to Coretta Scott King. As of December 1, 2023, Martin Luther King Jr.’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Martin Ranked on the list of most popular Civil Rights Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrates birthday on January 15 of every year.

What is Martin Luther King famous for?

Martin Luther King, Jr., is a civil rights legend. In the mid-1950s, Dr. King led the movement to end segregation and counter prejudice in the United States through the means of peaceful protest. His speeches—some of the most iconic of the 20th century—had a profound effect on the national consciousness.

How old would Martin Luther King be now?

King was assassinated in 1968, when he was not yet 40 years old. Born in Atlanta in 1929, King could very much still be alive today and would have celebrated his 93rd birthday on January 15, 2022.

What was Martin Luther King's real name?

Martin Luther King, Jr.

What did Martin Luther King Jr do to change the world?

King was largely responsible for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in the workforce and public accommodations based on “race, color, religion, or national origin.” The Voting Rights Act protects African Americans’ right to vote.

What are 3 facts about MLK?

  • King’s Birth Name Was Michael, Not Martin. …
  • King Entered College At the Age of 15. …
  • King Received His Doctorate in Systematic Theology. …
  • King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Was Not His First At the Lincoln Memorial. …
  • King Was Imprisoned Nearly 30 Times.

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