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  1. Martin Luther King Sr. (born Michael King; December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984) was an African-American Baptist pastor, missionary, and an early figure in the civil rights movement. He was the father and namesake of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

  2. Learn about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Sr., the father of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his early years, education, ministry, marriage, travels, and social justice work in Atlanta.

    • 1929. 15 January. Michael King, later known as Martin Luther King, Jr., is born at 501 Auburn Ave. in Atlanta, Georgia.
    • 1941. Summer. The King family — Martin Luther King, Sr. (Daddy King), Alberta Williams King, Willie Christine King, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Alfred Daniel Williams King (known as A. D. King) — moves from 501 Auburn Avenue to 193 Boulevard in Atlanta.
    • 1944. 20 September. King begins his freshman year at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
    • 1946. 6 August. The Atlanta Constitution publishes King’s letter to the editor stating that black people “are entitled to the basic rights and opportunities of American citizens.”
  3. Nov 12, 1984 · The Rev. Martin Luther King Sr., one of the South's most influential black clergymen for decades and the father of the slain civil rights leader who bore his name, died of heart disease yesterday...

  4. Learn about the ancestors and childhood of Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Explore how his family background influenced his religious and social views and his involvement in Ebenezer Baptist Church.

  5. Authoritative Name: King, Martin Luther, Sr., 1899-1984. Biography: Father of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Throughout his life, King, Sr., was a prominent civic leader in Atlanta, serving on the boards of Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and the National Baptist Convention.

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  7. The Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. (born Michael King; December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984) was an African American civil rights activist and the father of Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a Baptist minister.

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