Malcolm X
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Malcolm X
Summary
Malcolm X is a human[1]. His place of birth was Omaha[2]. He was born on May 19, 1925[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on February 21, 1965[5]. He worked as a politician[6], autobiographer[7], political activist[8], human rights defender[9], and Muslim minister[10]. He ranks in the top 0.094% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56,662 views/month, #943 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Omaha[2], Malcolm X…
- Malcolm X died in Manhattan[4].
- Malcolm X died in New York City[12].
- Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925[3].
- Malcolm X died on February 21, 1965[5].
- Malcolm X is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery[13].
- Malcolm X's father was Earl Little[14].
- Malcolm X's mother was Louise Little[15].
- Malcolm X was married to Betty Shabazz[16].
- A child of Malcolm X was Malikah Shabazz[17].
- A child of Malcolm X was Ilyasah Shabazz[18].
- A child of Malcolm X was Qubilah Shabazz[19].
- A child of Malcolm X was Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz[20].
- A child of Malcolm X was Attallah Shabazz[21].
- A child of Malcolm X was Malaak Shabazz[22].
- Malcolm X held citizenship in United States[23].
- English was Malcolm X's native language[24].
- Malcolm X is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[25].
- Malcolm X worked as a politician[6].
- Malcolm X worked as an autobiographer[7].
- Malcolm X's professions included political activist[8].
- Malcolm X worked as a human rights defender[9].
- Malcolm X's professions included Muslim minister[10].
- Malcolm X worked as an imam[26].
- Malcolm X's field of work was human rights protection[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Malcolm X was born in Omaha[2]. He was born on May 19, 1925[3]. His father was Earl Little[14]. His mother was Louise Little[15]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[25]. English was his native language[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], autobiographer[7], political activist[8], human rights defender[9], Muslim minister[10], and imam[26]. Malcolm X's field of work was human rights protection[27].
Recognition
Malcolm X received the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[28].
Personal Life
Among Malcolm X's spouses was Betty Shabazz[16]. Children include Malikah Shabazz[17]; Ilyasah Shabazz[18], an author[29], b. 1962[30], of United States[31]; Qubilah Shabazz[19], b. 1960[32], of United States[33]; Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz[20]; Attallah Shabazz[21], an actor[34], b. 1958[35], of United States[36]; and Malaak Shabazz[22]. Religious affiliations include Islam[37], a major religious group[38], founded in 0631[39]; Nation of Islam[40], a sect[41], in United States[42], founded in 1930[43], headquartered in Mosque Maryam[44]; and Sunni Islam[45], an Islamic denomination[46], founded in 0601[47].
Death and Burial
Malcolm X died on February 21, 1965[5]. Recorded place of death include Manhattan[4], a borough of New York City[48], in United States[49], founded in 1624[50] and New York City[12], a global city[51], in United States[52], founded in 1624[53]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[54]. Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Malcolm X ranks in the top 0.094% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56,662 views/month, #943 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 111 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by bell hooks[57], a philosopher[58], 1952–2021[59], of United States[60], awarded the American Book Awards[61], specialised in gender studies[62]; dead prez[63], a musical group[64], founded in 1996[65]; James H. Cone[66], a Christian theologian[67], 1938–2018[68], of United States[69], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[70], specialised in systematic theology[71]; and Michael Muhammad Knight[72], a journalist[73], b. 1977[74], of United States[75].
Works attributed to him include The Autobiography of him[76], a written work[77].
FAQs
Where was Malcolm X born?
Malcolm X was born in Omaha[2].
Where did Malcolm X die?
Malcolm X died in Manhattan[4].
Who were Malcolm X's parents?
Malcolm X's father was Earl Little[14]. Malcolm X's mother was Louise Little[15].
Who was Malcolm X married to?
Malcolm X's spouses include Betty Shabazz[16].
What did Malcolm X do for work?
Malcolm X worked as politician[6], autobiographer[7], political activist[8], human rights defender[9], and Muslim minister[10].
What awards did Malcolm X receive?
Honors received include Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[28].
Who did Malcolm X influence?
Malcolm X has been cited as an influence by bell hooks[57], dead prez[63], James H. Cone[66], and Michael Muhammad Knight[72].