Emmett Till
African-American lynching victim (1941–1955)
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Summary
Emmett Till was born on July 25, 1941[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on August 28, 1955[3], in Drew[4]. He worked as a schoolchild[5]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,444 views/month, #1,609 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Burr Oak Cemetery[7]
- Father: Louis Till[8]
- Mother: Mamie Till[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Award received: Congressional Gold Medal[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Emmett Till[14]
- Cause of death: blunt trauma[15]
- Family name: Till[16]
- Given name: Emmett[17], Louis[18]
- Significant event: lynching of Emmett Till[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Emmett Till[20]
- Manner of death: lynching[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Birth name: Emmett Louis Till[23]
- Name in native language: Emmett Till[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[25]
Why It Matters
Emmett Till has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Emmett Till born?
Emmett Till's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Emmett Till die?
Emmett Till passed away in Drew[4].
Who were Emmett Till's parents?
Emmett Till's father was Louis Till[8]. Emmett Till's mother was Mamie Till[9].
What did Emmett Till do for work?
Emmett Till worked as a schoolchild[5].
What awards did Emmett Till receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[12].