Booker T. Washington
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Booker T. Washington was born on April 5, 1856, in Hale's Ford [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He died on November 14, 1915, in Tuskegee [1][2][3][4][9][5][6][7][8]. As a citizen of the United States [10], he held various occupations, including educator, writer, autobiographer, pedagogue, businessperson, and politician [7][11].
Booker T. Washington was married three times, to Fannie Smith Washington from 1882 to 1884, Olivia A. Davidson from 1886 to 1889, and Margaret Murray Washington from 1893 until his death in 1915 . He had three children: Booker T. Washington, Jr., Portia Washington Pittman, and Ernest Davidson Washington . Washington received his education at Hampton University .
Washington worked at Tuskegee University , where he held positions such as president from 1888 to 1891, and head teacher [12][8]. He was also a civil rights advocate [12][8]. In addition to his work at Tuskegee University, Washington was a member of the National Negro Business League and the Alabama State Teachers Association [12].
Booker T. Washington's death was caused by cardiovascular disease . He was buried at the Tuskegee University Campus Cemetery [4].
Booker T. Washington
Summary
Booker T. Washington is a human[1]. He was born in Hale's Ford[2]. He was born on April 5, 1856[3]. He passed away in Tuskegee[4]. He died on November 14, 1915[5]. He worked as an educator[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], pedagogue[9], and businessperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,475 views/month, #5,264 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Booker T. Washington's place of birth was Hale's Ford[2].
- Booker T. Washington died in Tuskegee[4].
- Booker T. Washington was born on April 5, 1856[3].
- Booker T. Washington died on November 14, 1915[5].
- Burial took place at Tuskegee University Campus Cemetery[12].
- Booker T. Washington's mother was Nataly Anette[13].
- Among Booker T. Washington's spouses was Fannie Smith Washington[14].
- Among Booker T. Washington's spouses was Olivia A. Davidson[15].
- Among Booker T. Washington's spouses was Margaret Murray Washington[16].
- A child of Booker T. Washington was Booker T. Washington, Jr.[17].
- A child of Booker T. Washington was Portia Washington Pittman[18].
- A child of Booker T. Washington was Ernest Davidson Washington[19].
- Booker T. Washington held citizenship in United States[20].
- Booker T. Washington is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[21].
- Booker T. Washington's professions included educator[6].
- Booker T. Washington worked as a writer[7].
- Booker T. Washington's professions included autobiographer[8].
- Booker T. Washington's professions included pedagogue[9].
- Booker T. Washington's professions included businessperson[10].
- Booker T. Washington worked as a politician[22].
- Booker T. Washington held the position of civil rights advocate[23].
- Booker T. Washington held the position of president[24].
- Booker T. Washington held the position of head teacher[25].
- Booker T. Washington was employed by Tuskegee University[26].
- Booker T. Washington was educated at Hampton University[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Booker T. Washington was born in Hale's Ford[2]. He was born on April 5, 1856[3]. His mother was Nataly Anette[13]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[21].
Education
Booker T. Washington's education included a stint at Hampton University[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include educator[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], pedagogue[9], businessperson[10], and politician[22]. Booker T. Washington was employed by Tuskegee University[26]. Positions held include civil rights advocate[23], an occupation[30]; president[24], a corporate title[31]; and head teacher[25], a corporate title[32].
Personal Life
Spouses include Fannie Smith Washington[14], a teacher[33], 1858–1884[34], of United States[35]; Olivia A. Davidson[15], a teacher[36], 1854–1889[37], of United States[38]; and Margaret Murray Washington[16], an academic[39], 1865–1925[40], of United States[41], awarded the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame[42]. Children include Booker T. Washington, Jr.[17], a real-estate agent[43], 1887–1945[44], of United States[45]; Portia Washington Pittman[18], a musician[46], 1883–1978[47], of United States[48]; and Ernest Davidson Washington[19], 1889–1938[49], of United States[50]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[51].
Death and Burial
Booker T. Washington died on November 14, 1915[5]. He passed away in Tuskegee[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[52]. He is buried at Tuskegee University Campus Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Booker T. Washington include Booker T. Washington National Monument[53], a plantation[54], in United States[55], founded in 1956[56].
Why It Matters
Booker T. Washington ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,475 views/month, #5,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by John Langalibalele Dube[59], a poet[60], 1871–1946[61], of South Africa[62].
Works attributed to him include Atlanta compromise[63], an oration[64], founded in 1895[65] and Up from Slavery[66], a literary work[67], founded in 1900[68]. Entities named for him include Booker T. Washington National Monument[53], a plantation[54], in United States[55], founded in 1956[56].
FAQs
Where was Booker T. Washington born?
Booker T. Washington was born in Hale's Ford[2].
Where did Booker T. Washington die?
Booker T. Washington passed away in Tuskegee[4].
Who were Booker T. Washington's parents?
Booker T. Washington's mother was Nataly Anette[13].
Who was Booker T. Washington married to?
Booker T. Washington's spouses include Fannie Smith Washington[14], Olivia A. Davidson[15], and Margaret Murray Washington[16].
What did Booker T. Washington do for work?
Booker T. Washington worked as educator[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], pedagogue[9], and businessperson[10].
Where did Booker T. Washington go to school?
Booker T. Washington was educated at Hampton University[27].
Who did Booker T. Washington influence?
Booker T. Washington has been cited as an influence by John Langalibalele Dube[59].