Malcolm X
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Malcolm X
Summary
Malcolm X is a human[1]. His place of birth was Omaha[2]. He was born on May 19, 1925[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on February 21, 1965[5]. He worked as a politician[6], autobiographer[7], political activist[8], human rights defender[9], and Muslim minister[10]. He ranks in the top 0.094% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,507 views/month, #943 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Omaha[2], Malcolm X…
- Malcolm X died in Manhattan[4].
- Malcolm X died in New York City[12].
- Malcolm X passed away in Washington Heights[13].
- Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925[3].
- Malcolm X died on February 21, 1965[5].
- Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[14].
- Malcolm X's father was Earl Little[15].
- Malcolm X's mother was Louise Little[16].
- Malcolm X was married to Betty Shabazz[17].
- A child of Malcolm X was Malikah Shabazz[18].
- A child of Malcolm X was Ilyasah Shabazz[19].
- A child of Malcolm X was Qubilah Shabazz[20].
- A child of Malcolm X was Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz[21].
- A child of Malcolm X was Attallah Shabazz[22].
- A child of Malcolm X was Malaak Shabazz[23].
- Malcolm X held citizenship in United States[24].
- English was Malcolm X's native language[25].
- Malcolm X is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[26].
- Malcolm X worked as a politician[6].
- Malcolm X's professions included autobiographer[7].
- Malcolm X worked as a political activist[8].
- Malcolm X's professions included human rights defender[9].
- Malcolm X worked as a Muslim minister[10].
- Malcolm X's professions included imam[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Malcolm X was born in Omaha[2]. He was born on May 19, 1925[3]. His father was Earl Little[15]. His mother was Louise Little[16]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[26]. English was his native language[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], autobiographer[7], political activist[8], human rights defender[9], Muslim minister[10], and imam[27]. Malcolm X's field of work was human rights protection[28].
Recognition
Malcolm X received the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[29].
Personal Life
Among Malcolm X's spouses was Betty Shabazz[17]. Children include Malikah Shabazz[18]; Ilyasah Shabazz[19], an author[30], b. 1962[31], of United States[32]; Qubilah Shabazz[20], b. 1960[33], of United States[34]; Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz[21]; Attallah Shabazz[22], an actor[35], b. 1958[36], of United States[37]; and Malaak Shabazz[23]. Religious affiliations include Islam[38], a major religious group[39], founded in 0631[40]; Nation of Islam[41], a sect[42], in United States[43], founded in 1930[44], headquartered in Mosque Maryam[45]; and Sunni Islam[46], an Islamic denomination[47], founded in 0601[48].
Death and Burial
Malcolm X died on February 21, 1965[5]. Recorded place of death include Manhattan[4], a borough of New York City[49], in United States[50], founded in 1624[51]; New York City[12], a global city[52], in United States[53], founded in 1624[54]; and Washington Heights[13], a neighborhood of Manhattan[55], in United States[56]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[57]. Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[14].
Why It Matters
Malcolm X ranks in the top 0.094% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,507 views/month, #943 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 111 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He has been cited as an influence by bell hooks[60], a philosopher[61], 1952–2021[62], of United States[63], awarded the American Book Awards[64], specialised in gender studies[65]; dead prez[66], a musical group[67], founded in 1996[68]; James H. Cone[69], a Christian theologian[70], 1938–2018[71], of United States[72], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[73], specialised in systematic theology[74]; and Michael Muhammad Knight[75], a journalist[76], b. 1977[77], of United States[78].
Works attributed to him include The Autobiography of him[79], a written work[80].
FAQs
Where was Malcolm X born?
Malcolm X was born in Omaha[2].
Where did Malcolm X die?
Malcolm X died in Manhattan[4].
Who were Malcolm X's parents?
Malcolm X's father was Earl Little[15]. Malcolm X's mother was Louise Little[16].
Who was Malcolm X married to?
Malcolm X's spouses include Betty Shabazz[17].
What did Malcolm X do for work?
Malcolm X worked as politician[6], autobiographer[7], political activist[8], human rights defender[9], and Muslim minister[10].
What awards did Malcolm X receive?
Honors received include Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[29].
Who did Malcolm X influence?
Malcolm X has been cited as an influence by bell hooks[60], dead prez[66], James H. Cone[69], and Michael Muhammad Knight[75].