Martin Luther King Sr.

American baptist pastor (1899–1984)
Person human Q2603376
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Martin Luther King Sr.

Summary

Martin Luther King Sr. is a human[1]. Born in Stockbridge[2], Martin Luther King Sr.… Martin Luther King Sr. was born on December 19, 1899[3]. Martin Luther King Sr. died in Atlanta[4]. Martin Luther King Sr. died on November 11, 1984[5]. Martin Luther King Sr. worked as a Christian minister[6] and religious leader[7]. Martin Luther King Sr. ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (685 views/month, #6,616 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Martin Luther King Sr.'s place of birth was Stockbridge[2].
  • Martin Luther King Sr. passed away in Atlanta[4].
  • Martin Luther King Sr. was born on December 19, 1899[3].
  • Martin Luther King Sr. died on November 11, 1984[5].
  • Martin Luther King Sr. is buried at South-View Cemetery[9].
  • Martin Luther King Sr.'s father was James Albert King[10].
  • Among Martin Luther King Sr.'s spouses was Alberta Williams King[11].
  • A child of Martin Luther King Sr. was A. D. King[12].
  • A child of Martin Luther King Sr. was Christine King Farris[13].
  • A child of Martin Luther King Sr. was Martin Luther King Jr.[14].
  • Martin Luther King Sr. held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Martin Luther King Sr. is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
  • Martin Luther King Sr. worked as a Christian minister[6].
  • Martin Luther King Sr.'s professions included religious leader[7].
  • Martin Luther King Sr.'s education included a stint at Morehouse College[17].
  • Martin Luther King Sr.'s religion is recorded as Baptists[18].
  • Martin Luther King Sr.'s religion is recorded as Ebenezer Baptist Church[19].
  • Martin Luther King Sr. is recorded as male[20].
  • Martin Luther King Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Martin Luther King Sr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • Martin Luther is named after Martin Luther King Sr.[23].
  • Martin Luther King Sr.'s Commons category is recorded as Martin Luther King, Sr.[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Martin Luther King Sr.'s family name is recorded as King[26].
  • Martin Luther King Sr.'s given name is recorded as Michael[27].

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Origins and Family

Martin Luther King Sr.'s place of birth was Stockbridge[2]. Martin Luther King Sr. was born on December 19, 1899[3]. His father was James Albert King[10]. Martin Luther King Sr. is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].

Education

Martin Luther King Sr.'s education included a stint at Morehouse College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Christian minister[6] and religious leader[7].

Personal Life

Among Martin Luther King Sr.'s spouses was Alberta Williams King[11]. Children include A. D. King[12], a Christian minister[28], 1930–1969[29], of United States[30]; Christine King Farris[13], a writer[31], 1927–2023[32], of United States[33]; and Martin Luther King Jr.[14], a pastor[34], 1929–1968[35], of United States[36], awarded the Nobel Peace Prize[37], specialised in political activity[38]. Religious affiliations include Baptists[18], a Christian denominational family[39] and Ebenezer Baptist Church[19], a church building[40], in United States[41]. Martin Luther King Sr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Martin Luther King Sr. died on November 11, 1984[5]. Martin Luther King Sr. passed away in Atlanta[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. Burial took place at South-View Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Martin Luther King Sr. include Martin Luther King Jr.[42], a pastor[43], 1929–1968[44], of United States[45], awarded the Nobel Peace Prize[46], specialised in political activity[47].

Why It Matters

Martin Luther King Sr. ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (685 views/month, #6,616 of 1,000,298).[8] Martin Luther King Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] Martin Luther King Sr. is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for Martin Luther King Sr. include Martin Luther King Jr.[42], a pastor[43], 1929–1968[44], of United States[45], awarded the Nobel Peace Prize[46], specialised in political activity[47].

FAQs

Where was Martin Luther King Sr. born?

Martin Luther King Sr.'s place of birth was Stockbridge[2].

Where did Martin Luther King Sr. die?

Martin Luther King Sr. died in Atlanta[4].

Who were Martin Luther King Sr.'s parents?

Martin Luther King Sr.'s father was James Albert King[10].

Who was Martin Luther King Sr. married to?

Martin Luther King Sr.'s spouses include Alberta Williams King[11].

What did Martin Luther King Sr. do for work?

Martin Luther King Sr. worked as Christian minister[6] and religious leader[7].

Where did Martin Luther King Sr. go to school?

Martin Luther King Sr. was educated at Morehouse College[17].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Stockbridge
    Citizenship
    Educated at Morehouse College
    Child A. D. King, Christine King Farris, Martin Luther King Jr.
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