Ralph Abernathy

American civil rights activist and minister (1926–1990)
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Ralph Abernathy
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Ralph Abernathy

Summary

Ralph Abernathy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Linden[2]. He was born on March 11, 1926[3]. He passed away in Atlanta[4]. He died on April 17, 1990[5]. He worked as a civil rights advocate[6], Christian minister[7], politician[8], theologian[9], and human rights defender[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,484 views/month, #6,777 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ralph Abernathy's place of birth was Linden[2].
  • Ralph Abernathy passed away in Atlanta[4].
  • Ralph Abernathy was born on March 11, 1926[3].
  • Ralph Abernathy was born on March 21, 1926[12].
  • Ralph Abernathy died on April 17, 1990[5].
  • Burial took place at Lincoln Cemetery[13].
  • Among Ralph Abernathy's spouses was Juanita Abernathy[14].
  • A child of Ralph Abernathy was Donzaleigh Abernathy[15].
  • A child of Ralph Abernathy was Ralph David Abernathy III[16].
  • Ralph Abernathy held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Ralph Abernathy is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].
  • Ralph Abernathy's professions included civil rights advocate[6].
  • Ralph Abernathy's professions included Christian minister[7].
  • Ralph Abernathy's professions included politician[8].
  • Ralph Abernathy's professions included theologian[9].
  • Ralph Abernathy worked as a human rights defender[10].
  • Ralph Abernathy worked as a religious leader[19].
  • Ralph Abernathy's education included a stint at Alabama State College[20].
  • Ralph Abernathy was educated at Clark Atlanta University[21].
  • Ralph Abernathy was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi[22].
  • Ralph Abernathy's religion is recorded as Baptists[23].
  • Ralph Abernathy is recorded as male[24].
  • Ralph Abernathy's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ralph Abernathy was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].
  • Ralph Abernathy's Commons category is recorded as Ralph David Abernathy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Linden[2], Ralph Abernathy… Recorded date of birth include March 11, 1926[3] and March 21, 1926[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].

Education

Educated at Alabama State College[20], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30] and Clark Atlanta University[21], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1865[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil rights advocate[6], Christian minister[7], politician[8], theologian[9], human rights defender[10], and religious leader[19].

Personal Life

Among Ralph Abernathy's spouses was Juanita Abernathy[14]. Children include Donzaleigh Abernathy[15], an actor[34], b. 1957[35], of United States[36] and Ralph David Abernathy III[16], a politician[37], 1959–2016[38], of United States[39]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[23]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].

Death and Burial

Ralph Abernathy died on April 17, 1990[5]. He died in Atlanta[4]. Burial took place at Lincoln Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Ralph Abernathy ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,484 views/month, #6,777 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Abernathy born?

Ralph Abernathy's place of birth was Linden[2].

Where did Ralph Abernathy die?

Ralph Abernathy died in Atlanta[4].

Who was Ralph Abernathy married to?

Ralph Abernathy's spouses include Juanita Abernathy[14].

What did Ralph Abernathy do for work?

Ralph Abernathy worked as civil rights advocate[6], Christian minister[7], politician[8], theologian[9], and human rights defender[10].

Where did Ralph Abernathy go to school?

Ralph Abernathy was educated at Alabama State College[20] and Clark Atlanta University[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (2006 ed.). library.wustl.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (2006 ed.). wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (2006 ed.). wikidata.org.
  11. [26] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (2006 ed.). wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . BlackPast.org. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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