Madam C. J. Walker
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Summary
Madam C. J. Walker was born on December 23, 1867[1], in Delta[2]. She died on May 25, 1919[3], in Irvington[4]. She worked as a businessperson[5], philanthropist[6], inventor[7], and entrepreneur[8]. She ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,700 views/month, #5,061 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Moses McWilliams[11], John H. Davis[12], Charles Joseph Walker[13]
- Child: A'Lelia Walker[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[16]
- Award received: National Women's Hall of Fame[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Movement: Harlem Renaissance[19]
- Commons category: Madam C. J. Walker[20]
- Family name: Walker[21], Breedlove[22]
- Given name: Sarah[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Madam C. J. Walker[24]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[25], Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World[26], Black Women of the Harlem Renaissance Era[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Commons Creator page: Madam C. J. Walker[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Exciting women in history on Wikipedia[30], Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[31], gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[32]
Why It Matters
Madam C. J. Walker has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Madam C. J. Walker born?
Madam C. J. Walker's place of birth was Delta[2].
Where did Madam C. J. Walker die?
Madam C. J. Walker passed away in Irvington[4].
Who was Madam C. J. Walker married to?
Madam C. J. Walker's spouses include Moses McWilliams[11], John H. Davis[12], and Charles Joseph Walker[13].
What did Madam C. J. Walker do for work?
Madam C. J. Walker worked as a businessperson[5], philanthropist[6], inventor[7], and entrepreneur[8].
What awards did Madam C. J. Walker receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[17].