Fred Hampton
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Summary
Fred Hampton was born on August 30, 1948[1], in Summit[2]. He died on December 4, 1969[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as an activist[5], politician[6], human rights defender[7], and social activist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,975 views/month, #2,437 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bethel Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Akua Njeri[11]
- Child: Fred Hampton, Jr.[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Educated at: Proviso East High School[14], Triton College[15]
- Member of: Black Panther Party[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: Black Panther Party[18]
- Killed by: police[19], COINTELPRO[20]
- Commons category: Fred Hampton[21]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[22]
- Family name: Hampton[23]
- Given name: Fred[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Start of work period: 1966[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Black Lunch Table[27], WikiProject African diaspora[28]
Why It Matters
Fred Hampton has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Fred Hampton born?
Fred Hampton was born in Summit[2].
Where did Fred Hampton die?
Fred Hampton passed away in Chicago[4].
Who was Fred Hampton married to?
Fred Hampton's spouses include Akua Njeri[11].
What did Fred Hampton do for work?
Fred Hampton worked as an activist[5], politician[6], human rights defender[7], and social activist[8].
Where did Fred Hampton go to school?
Fred Hampton was educated at Proviso East High School[14] and Triton College[15].