Martin Luther King
| First Name | Martin |
| Middle Name | Luther |
| Last Name | Luther King Jr. |
| Full Name at Birth | Michael King, Jr. |
| Other Names | Michael Luther King Jr.M.L.K. |
| Age | 39 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | January 15, 1929 |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, GA |
| Date of Death | April 4, 1968 |
| Location of Death | Memphis, TN |
| Cause of Death | Assassination |
| Height | 5' 6˝" (169 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown - Light |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Booker T. Washington High School |
| University | Morehouse College (1948)Crozer Theological SeminaryBoston University (1955) |
| Occupation Category | Activist |
| Claim to Fame | Civil rights activist |
| Official Website | thekingcenter.commartinlutherking.org |
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for being an iconic figure in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and around the world, using nonviolent methods following the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. King is often presented as a heroic leader in the history of modern American liberalism.
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