Muhammad Ali
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Muhammad Ali
Summary
Muhammad Ali is a human[1]. His place of birth was Louisville[2]. He died in Scottsdale[3]. He worked as a boxer[4], autobiographer[5], activist[6], author[7], and athlete[8]. He ranks in the top 0.049% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,314 views/month, #490 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville[2].
- Muhammad Ali passed away in Scottsdale[3].
- Burial took place at Grave of Muhammad Ali[10].
- Muhammad Ali's father was Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr.[11].
- Muhammad Ali's mother was Odessa Grady Clay[12].
- Muhammad Ali was married to Sonji Roi[13].
- Muhammad Ali was married to Khalilah Ali[14].
- Among Muhammad Ali's spouses was Veronica Porché Ali[15].
- Muhammad Ali was married to Yolanda Williams[16].
- A child of Muhammad Ali was Maryum Ali[17].
- A child of Muhammad Ali was Muhammad Ali Jr.[18].
- A child of Muhammad Ali was Hana Ali[19].
- A child of Muhammad Ali was Laila Ali[20].
- A child of Muhammad Ali was Rasheda Ali[21].
- Muhammad Ali held citizenship in United States[22].
- American English was Muhammad Ali's native language[23].
- Muhammad Ali is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[24].
- Muhammad Ali's professions included boxer[4].
- Muhammad Ali's professions included autobiographer[5].
- Muhammad Ali's professions included activist[6].
- Muhammad Ali's professions included author[7].
- Muhammad Ali's professions included athlete[8].
- Muhammad Ali's education included a stint at Santa Monica College[25].
- Muhammad Ali was educated at Central High School[26].
- Muhammad Ali received the Presidential Citizens Medal[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville[2]. His father was Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr.[11]. His mother was Odessa Grady Clay[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[24]. American English was his native language[23].
Education
Educated at Santa Monica College[25], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30], headquartered in Santa Monica[31] and Central High School[26], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1870[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include boxer[4], autobiographer[5], activist[6], author[7], and athlete[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Presidential Citizens Medal[27], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1969[37]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[38], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1963[41]; Philadelphia Liberty Medal[42], a medallion[43], in United States[44], founded in 1988[45]; Arthur Ashe Courage Award[46], a courage award[47], founded in 1993[48]; Otto Hahn Peace Medal[49]; and Library of Congress Living Legend[50].
Personal Life
Spouses include Sonji Roi[13], 1946–2005[51], of United States[52]; Khalilah Ali[14], an actor[53], b. 1950[54], of United States[55]; Veronica Porché Ali[15], an actor[56], b. 1955[57], of United States[58]; and Yolanda Williams[16], a business executive[59], b. 1957[60], of United States[61], awarded the 48 Arizona Women[62]. Children include Maryum Ali[17], a writer[63], b. 1968[64], of United States[65]; Muhammad Ali Jr.[18], an entrepreneur[66], b. 1972[67], of United States[68]; Hana Ali[19], an actor[69], b. 1976[70], of United States[71]; Laila Ali[20], a boxer[72], b. 1977[73], of United States[74], awarded the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame[75]; and Rasheda Ali[21]. Religious affiliations include Nation of Islam[76], a sect[77], in United States[78], founded in 1930[79], headquartered in Mosque Maryam[80] and Sunni Islam[81], an Islamic denomination[82], founded in 0601[83].
Death and Burial
Muhammad Ali died in Scottsdale[3]. The cause of death was respiratory disease[84]. Burial took place at Grave of him[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Muhammad Ali include Louisville International Airport[85], Muhammad Ali Center[86], Ali–Frazier Award[87], and swing[88].
Why It Matters
Muhammad Ali ranks in the top 0.049% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,314 views/month, #490 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 111 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]
He has been cited as an influence by Doc Rivers[91], a basketball player[92], b. 1961[93], of United States[94], awarded the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award[95]; Lonnie Shelton[96], a basketball player[97], 1955–2018[98], of United States[99]; and Purvis Short[100], a basketball player[101], b. 1957[102], of United States[103], awarded the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame[104].
Entities named for him include Louisville International Airport[85], Muhammad Ali Center[86], Ali–Frazier Award[87], and swing[88].
FAQs
Where was Muhammad Ali born?
Muhammad Ali's place of birth was Louisville[2].
Where did Muhammad Ali die?
Muhammad Ali died in Scottsdale[3].
Who were Muhammad Ali's parents?
Muhammad Ali's father was Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr.[11]. Muhammad Ali's mother was Odessa Grady Clay[12].
Who was Muhammad Ali married to?
Muhammad Ali's spouses include Sonji Roi[13], Khalilah Ali[14], Veronica Porché Ali[15], and Yolanda Williams[16].
What did Muhammad Ali do for work?
Muhammad Ali worked as boxer[4], autobiographer[5], activist[6], author[7], and athlete[8].
Where did Muhammad Ali go to school?
Muhammad Ali was educated at Santa Monica College[25] and Central High School[26].
What awards did Muhammad Ali receive?
Honors received include Presidential Citizens Medal[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[38], Philadelphia Liberty Medal[42], and Arthur Ashe Courage Award[46].
Who did Muhammad Ali influence?
Muhammad Ali has been cited as an influence by Doc Rivers[91], Lonnie Shelton[96], and Purvis Short[100].