| Birth Day | January 15, 1929 |
| Birth Place | Atlanta, GA |
| Age | 91 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Apr 4, 1968 (age 39) |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
It is estimated that Martin Luther King Jr.'s net worth will amount to around $85 million in 2024. Revered as a prominent figure in the history of civil rights, King was an influential leader who played a pivotal role in advocating for equality and justice in the United States. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he became renowned for his inspirational speeches, nonviolent protests, and dedication to the advancement of civil rights for African Americans. King's contributions to the Civil Rights Movement have left an indelible mark on American society, making him an iconic figure who is remembered for his tireless efforts to combat racial discrimination and bring about lasting societal change.
African-American Civil Rights Movement leader and clergyman who used civil disobedience to combat institutionalized racism. He is remembered best for his iconic "I Have A Dream Speech," which he gave in front of the Lincoln Memorial during the 1963 March on Washington. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
At age 25, he became the pastor at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Alabama.
He helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and he led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped end racial segregation on the public transit systems.
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.
He traveled to India in April 1959 after being inspired by the nonviolent protests of Mahatma Gandhi.
