Michael King, Jr.



Born January 15, 1929

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Died April 4, 1968 (aged 39)

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Monuments Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Alma mater Morehouse College, Crozer Theological Seminary, Boston University

Organization Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

Influenced by Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Benjamin Mays, Hosea Williams, Bayard Rustin, Henry David Thoreau, Howard Thurman, Leo Tolstoy

Political movement African-American Civil Rights Movement, Peace movement

Religion Progressive National Baptist Convention

Spouse Coretta Scott King (m. 1953–68)

Children Yolanda Denise-King (deceased)

Martin Luther King III

Dexter Scott King

Bernice Albertine King

Parents Martin Luther King, Sr.

Alberta Williams King

Awards N

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