Martin Luther King Jr.
American Baptist minister and civil rights leader (1929–1968)
1929 — 1968
Quick Facts
Profession
American Baptist minister and civil rights leader (1929–1968)
Born
January 15, 1929
Died
1968 (age ~39)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, pastor
United StatesBorn in AtlantaDied in St. Joseph's Hospital
1929
Born in Atlanta (1929-01-15)
1944
EducationStudied at Morehouse College (1944–1948)
1948
EducationStudied at Crozer Theological Seminary (1948–1951)
1951
EducationStudied at Boston University (1951–1955)
1957
AwardSpingarn Medal
1959
AwardAnisfield-Wolf Book Awards
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Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a prominent leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through the use of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience against Jim Crow laws and other forms of legalized discrimination, which most commonly affected African Americans.
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Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?+
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a prominent leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through the use of nonviolent resistance and civil di
What does the name Martin mean?+
The name Martin means "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is of English origin.
When was Martin Luther King Jr. born?+
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929.
When did Martin Luther King Jr. die?+
Martin Luther King Jr. died in 1968, at approximately 39 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.
The name Martin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Martin — January 15, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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