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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Born
Michael King, Jr.

(1929-01-15)January 15, 1929
DiedApril 4, 1968(1968-04-04) (aged 39)
MonumentsMartin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial (planned)
Alma materMorehouse College, Crozer Theological Seminary, Boston University
OrganizationSouthern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
MovementAfrican-American Civil Rights Movement, Peace movement
Spouse(s)Coretta Scott King (m. 1953-1968)
ChildrenYolanda Denise-King (deceased)
Martin Luther King III
Dexter Scott King
Bernice Albertine King
Parent(s)Martin Luther King, Sr.
Alberta Williams King
AwardsNobel Peace Prize (1964), Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977, posthumous), Congressional Gold Medal (2004, posthumous)