Marion Barry

Summary

Marion Barry is a human^[1]. He was born in Itta Bena^[2]. He was born on March 6, 1936^[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.^[4]. He died on November 23, 2014^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and human rights defender^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,177 views/month, #6,500 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Marion Barry's place of birth was Itta Bena^[2].
• Marion Barry died in Washington, D.C.^[4].
• Marion Barry was born on March 6, 1936^[3].
• Marion Barry died on November 23, 2014^[5].
• Marion Barry is buried at Congressional Cemetery^[9].
• Among Marion Barry's spouses was Cora Masters Barry^[10].
• Marion Barry held citizenship in United States^[11].
• Marion Barry worked as a politician^[6].
• Marion Barry worked as a human rights defender^[7].
• Marion Barry held the position of Mayor of the District of Columbia^[12].
• Marion Barry held the position of Mayor of the District of Columbia^[13].
• Marion Barry was educated at LeMoyne–Owen College^[14].
• Marion Barry's education included a stint at Fisk University^[15].
• Marion Barry was educated at Booker T. Washington High School^[16].
• Marion Barry received the Eagle Scout^[17].
• Marion Barry was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha^[18].
• Marion Barry's religion is recorded as Christianity^[19].
• Marion Barry is recorded as male^[20].
• Marion Barry's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Marion Barry was affiliated with the Democratic Party^[22].
• Marion Barry's Commons category is recorded as Marion Barry^[23].
• The cause of death was heart failure^[24].
• Marion Barry's family name is recorded as Barry^[25].
• Marion Barry's given name is recorded as Marion^[26].
• Marion Barry's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Marion Barry's place of birth was Itta Bena^[2]. He was born on March 6, 1936^[3].

Education

Educated at LeMoyne–Owen College^[14], a historically black college or university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1968^[30]; Fisk University^[15], a private university^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1866^[33]; and Booker T. Washington High School^[16], a high school^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1873^[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and human rights defender^[7]. Positions held include Mayor of the District of Columbia^[12], a Head of the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1973^[39].

Recognition

Marion Barry received the Eagle Scout^[17].

Personal Life

Marion Barry was married to Cora Masters Barry^[10]. His religion is recorded as Christianity^[19]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party^[22].

Death and Burial

Marion Barry died on November 23, 2014^[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.^[4]. The cause of death was heart failure^[24]. Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery^[9].

Why It Matters

Marion Barry ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,177 views/month, #6,500 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

FAQs

Where was Marion Barry born?

Born in Itta Bena^[2], Marion Barry…

Where did Marion Barry die?

Marion Barry passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4].

Who was Marion Barry married to?

Marion Barry's spouses include Cora Masters Barry^[10].

What did Marion Barry do for work?

Marion Barry worked as politician^[6] and human rights defender^[7].

Where did Marion Barry go to school?

Marion Barry was educated at LeMoyne–Owen College^[14], Fisk University^[15], and Booker T. Washington High School^[16].

What awards did Marion Barry receive?

Honors received include Eagle Scout^[17].