Jesse Jackson
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Summary
Jesse Jackson is a human[1]. He was born in Greenville[2]. He was born on October 8, 1941[3]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. He died on February 17, 2026[5]. He worked as a politician[6], pastor[7], civil rights advocate[8], human rights defender[9], and founder[10]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,909 views/month, #4,041 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville[2].
- Jesse Jackson died in Chicago[4].
- Jesse Jackson was born on October 8, 1941[3].
- Jesse Jackson died on February 17, 2026[5].
- Burial took place at Oak Woods Cemetery[12].
- Jesse Jackson was married to Jacqueline Jackson[13].
- A child of Jesse Jackson was Jonathan Jackson[14].
- A child of Jesse Jackson was Jesse Jackson Jr.[15].
- A child of Jesse Jackson was Santita Jackson[16].
- Jesse Jackson held citizenship in United States[17].
- Jesse Jackson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].
- Jesse Jackson worked as a politician[6].
- Jesse Jackson's professions included pastor[7].
- Jesse Jackson worked as a civil rights advocate[8].
- Jesse Jackson worked as a human rights defender[9].
- Jesse Jackson's professions included founder[10].
- Jesse Jackson worked as a religious leader[19].
- Jesse Jackson's field of work was human rights[20].
- Jesse Jackson's field of work was civil rights[21].
- Jesse Jackson's field of work was minority rights[22].
- Jesse Jackson's field of work was activism[23].
- Jesse Jackson's field of work was political activity[24].
- Jesse Jackson's field of work was civic engagement[25].
- Jesse Jackson held the position of Shadow congressperson[26].
- Jesse Jackson's education included a stint at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1941-10-08[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2026-02-17[31]
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Community tags: politician[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9f969800-0a6f-44fd-aacc-e118513b0f6d[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville[2]. He was born on October 8, 1941[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].
Education
Educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[27], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1867[36]; Chicago Theological Seminary[37], a seminary[38], in United States[39], founded in 1855[40]; and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University[41], a public university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1891[44], headquartered in Greensboro[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], pastor[7], civil rights advocate[8], human rights defender[9], founder[10], and religious leader[19]. Fields of work include human rights[20], a convention[46]; civil rights[21]; minority rights[22]; activism[23], a concept[47]; political activity[24]; and civic engagement[25], a political activity[48]. Jesse Jackson held the position of Shadow congressperson[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Spingarn Medal[49], a medallion[50], in United States[51], founded in 1914[52]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[53], an award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1963[56]; James Joyce Awards[57], a literary award[58], in Ireland[59]; Honorary doctorate from the University of Cairo[60], an award[61], in Egypt[62]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[63], a grade of an order[64], in France[65]; and Eugene V. Debs Award[66].
Personal Life
Jesse Jackson was married to Jacqueline Jackson[13]. Children include Jonathan Jackson[14], a civil rights advocate[67], b. 1966[68], of United States[69]; Jesse Jackson Jr.[15], a politician[70], b. 1965[71], of United States[72]; and Santita Jackson[16], a singer[73], b. 1963[74]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[75]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[76].
Death and Burial
Jesse Jackson died on February 17, 2026[5]. He died in Chicago[4]. Burial took place at Oak Woods Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Jesse Jackson ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,909 views/month, #4,041 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
FAQs
Where was Jesse Jackson born?
Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville[2].
Where did Jesse Jackson die?
Jesse Jackson died in Chicago[4].
Who was Jesse Jackson married to?
Jesse Jackson's spouses include Jacqueline Jackson[13].
What did Jesse Jackson do for work?
Jesse Jackson worked as politician[6], pastor[7], civil rights advocate[8], human rights defender[9], and founder[10].
Where did Jesse Jackson go to school?
Jesse Jackson was educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[27], Chicago Theological Seminary[37], and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University[41].
What awards did Jesse Jackson receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[49], Presidential Medal of Freedom[53], James Joyce Awards[57], and Honorary doctorate from the University of Cairo[60].