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He was named Michael at birth and his father later renamed him Martin Luther as he renamed himself. He was the son of the Reverend Micheal King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King. Martin Luther King, Jr., was originally named "Michael King, Jr.", until the family traveled to Europe in 1934 and visited Germany. His father soon changed both of their names to Martin in honor of the German Protestant Martin Luther. Yeah, he thought that "Martin Luther" had a cool ring to it. He really wasn't Martin Luther King Jr. His real name is Michael King Jr. He was really born as, Michael and died Michael, he never legally changed his name.
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Why did Martin Luther King changes his name from Michael?
According to all accounts the name on Martin Luther King's birth certificate is Michael and there is no evidence that he changed it. however According to Africana.com, Martin Luther King, Sr. said that his son's given name was Martin Luther but that the doctor who delivered him put "Michael" on the birth certificate, something he didn't know until much later until adultdhood
What was Martin Luther king dad?
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s father, Martin Luther King, Sr., died on November 11, 1984. Martin's mother, Alberta Williams King, died on June 30, 1974.
Why is Martin Luther King's wife corretta Scott king a special person in Martin Luther King's life?
15 years until martin Luther king died
This Baptist minister preached to the blacks of Montgomery and told them to stop using the buses until they were given their place as Americans?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Did Langston Hughes influence Martin Luther King Jr?
Yes, he did, his poem "Let America be America again" was written in 1938 and if you read that and Martin Luther's 'I have a Dream' speech, you'll find many similar phrases and passages, Martin Luther's speech wasn't until 1963 :)
Why did Martin Luther King changes his name from Michael?
According to all accounts the name on Martin Luther King's birth certificate is Michael and there is no evidence that he changed it. however According to Africana.com, Martin Luther King, Sr. said that his son's given name was Martin Luther but that the doctor who delivered him put "Michael" on the birth certificate, something he didn't know until much later until adultdhood
What did Martin Luther King children think about him?
martin luther kings children thought he was a loyal man and they thought he was not selfish. He though about other people. he thought until he got shot and unfortuanlty he died whilst rasing a point too people.
What was Martin Luther king dad?
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s father, Martin Luther King, Sr., died on November 11, 1984. Martin's mother, Alberta Williams King, died on June 30, 1974.
Why is Martin Luther King's wife corretta Scott king a special person in Martin Luther King's life?
15 years until martin Luther king died
How Martin Luther stand for the right?
Martin Luther King Jr., used a peaceful-nonvolient way for segregation in the 60s, he fought until he was killed by a bullet.
What name shoot Martin Luther King?
James Earl Ray. But until now we still have to ask question because nobody sure he shot Martin Luther King, Jr.
This Baptist minister preached to the blacks of Montgomery and told them to stop using the buses until they were given their place as Americans?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Did Langston Hughes influence Martin Luther King Jr?
Yes, he did, his poem "Let America be America again" was written in 1938 and if you read that and Martin Luther's 'I have a Dream' speech, you'll find many similar phrases and passages, Martin Luther's speech wasn't until 1963 :)
How long was martin Luther king a reverend?
Martin Luther King was a pastor at Dextor Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery Alabama.
What does the Bible say about Martin Luther king jr?
Absolutely nothing as the Bible was completed in the 1st Century AD, and Martin Luther King Jr., wasn't born until the 20th Century AD.
When did Martin Luther King Jrmarry Coretta Scott king?
Coretta Scott King was Martin Luther King Jr's wife. They were married on June 18th, 1953 until April 4th, 1968.
How many wives did Martin Luther King Jr have?
Martin Luther King, Jr. had only one wife. He was married to Coretta Scott King from June 18, 1953 until his death on April 4, 1968.
