Booker T. Washington
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Booker T. Washington
Summary
Booker T. Washington is a human[1]. He was born in Hale's Ford[2]. He was born on April 5, 1856[3]. He passed away in Tuskegee[4]. He died on November 14, 1915[5]. He worked as an educator[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], pedagogue[9], and businessperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,975 views/month, #5,264 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Booker T. Washington's place of birth was Hale's Ford[2].
- Booker T. Washington died in Tuskegee[4].
- Booker T. Washington was born on April 5, 1856[3].
- Booker T. Washington died on November 14, 1915[5].
- Burial took place at Tuskegee University Campus Cemetery[12].
- Booker T. Washington's mother was Nataly Anette[13].
- Among Booker T. Washington's spouses was Fannie Smith Washington[14].
- Among Booker T. Washington's spouses was Olivia A. Davidson[15].
- Among Booker T. Washington's spouses was Margaret Murray Washington[16].
- A child of Booker T. Washington was Booker T. Washington, Jr.[17].
- A child of Booker T. Washington was Portia Washington Pittman[18].
- A child of Booker T. Washington was Ernest Davidson Washington[19].
- Booker T. Washington held citizenship in United States[20].
- Booker T. Washington is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[21].
- Booker T. Washington's professions included educator[6].
- Booker T. Washington worked as a writer[7].
- Booker T. Washington's professions included autobiographer[8].
- Booker T. Washington's professions included pedagogue[9].
- Booker T. Washington's professions included businessperson[10].
- Booker T. Washington worked as a politician[22].
- Booker T. Washington held the position of civil rights advocate[23].
- Booker T. Washington held the position of president[24].
- Booker T. Washington held the position of head teacher[25].
- Booker T. Washington was employed by Tuskegee University[26].
- Booker T. Washington was educated at Hampton University[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Booker T. Washington was born in Hale's Ford[2]. He was born on April 5, 1856[3]. His mother was Nataly Anette[13]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[21].
Education
Booker T. Washington's education included a stint at Hampton University[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include educator[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], pedagogue[9], businessperson[10], and politician[22]. Booker T. Washington was employed by Tuskegee University[26]. Positions held include civil rights advocate[23], an occupation[30]; president[24], a corporate title[31]; and head teacher[25], a corporate title[32].
Personal Life
Spouses include Fannie Smith Washington[14], a teacher[33], 1858–1884[34], of United States[35]; Olivia A. Davidson[15], a teacher[36], 1854–1889[37], of United States[38]; and Margaret Murray Washington[16], an academic[39], 1865–1925[40], of United States[41], awarded the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame[42]. Children include Booker T. Washington, Jr.[17], a real-estate agent[43], 1887–1945[44], of United States[45]; Portia Washington Pittman[18], a musician[46], 1883–1978[47], of United States[48]; and Ernest Davidson Washington[19], 1889–1938[49], of United States[50]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[51].
Death and Burial
Booker T. Washington died on November 14, 1915[5]. He passed away in Tuskegee[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[52]. He is buried at Tuskegee University Campus Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Booker T. Washington include Booker T. Washington National Monument[53], a plantation[54], in United States[55], founded in 1956[56].
Why It Matters
Booker T. Washington ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,975 views/month, #5,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by John Langalibalele Dube[59], a poet[60], 1871–1946[61], of South Africa[62].
Works attributed to him include Atlanta compromise[63], an oration[64], founded in 1895[65] and Up from Slavery[66], a literary work[67], founded in 1900[68]. Entities named for him include Booker T. Washington National Monument[53], a plantation[54], in United States[55], founded in 1956[56].
FAQs
Where was Booker T. Washington born?
Booker T. Washington was born in Hale's Ford[2].
Where did Booker T. Washington die?
Booker T. Washington passed away in Tuskegee[4].
Who were Booker T. Washington's parents?
Booker T. Washington's mother was Nataly Anette[13].
Who was Booker T. Washington married to?
Booker T. Washington's spouses include Fannie Smith Washington[14], Olivia A. Davidson[15], and Margaret Murray Washington[16].
What did Booker T. Washington do for work?
Booker T. Washington worked as educator[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], pedagogue[9], and businessperson[10].
Where did Booker T. Washington go to school?
Booker T. Washington was educated at Hampton University[27].
Who did Booker T. Washington influence?
Booker T. Washington has been cited as an influence by John Langalibalele Dube[59].