Obituary of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. (born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia) was an Activist who was best known for being the most visible spokesman and leader in the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. died on April 4, 1968 and his death was because he was assassinated by James Earl Ray with a sniper rifle. He died young at age 38.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: King, Martin Luther
Common Name: Martin Luther King Jr.
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Birth Date: January 15, 1929
Age: 39 (at death)
Also Known As: M.L.K, Michael King Jr.
Occupations:
- Activist
- Nobel Laureate

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $250 thousand
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

Martin Luther's Family Tree

Birth Name: Martin Luther King Jr.
Father: Martin Luther King Sr.
Mother: Alberta Williams King
Spouse/Partner:

Coretta Scott King (married 1953-1968, his death)

Son(s):

Martin Luther King III
Dexter King
Bernice King

Daughter(s):

Yolanda King (born November 17, 1955-died May 15, 2007)

Death Notice:

Date: April 04 1968 at age 39
Place: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Assassination
Interment: Buried at National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia

Category Tags:

Activist Nobel Laureate American Born on January 15th Born in 1929 Born in Georgia Died in 1968 Died at age 39 Died from Assassination

Quotable Quotes:

"“Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.”"

"“I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness.”"

"“We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”"

"“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.”"

" It's not a choice about being a celebrity, It's just a matter of feeling like you are more impotent than the average folks."

"We are alone because you let our love just fall apart"

"Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy continues to inspire and unite people around the world, long after his passing. (V)"

"Martin Luther King Jr. devoted his life to the civil rights movement and advocating for racial equality, but tragically his life was cut short at a young age. (V)"

Is Mr. Martin Luther King still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.