Marcus Garvey
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Summary
Marcus Garvey was born on August 17, 1887[1], in Saint Ann's Bay[2]. He died on June 10, 1940[3], in West Kensington[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], entrepreneur[6], politician[7], printer[8], and sociologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,669 views/month, #4,982 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[11], National Heroes Park[12]
- Spouse: Amy Jacques Garvey[13], Amy Ashwood Garvey[14]
- Country of citizenship: Colony of Jamaica[15]
- Ethnic group: African Jamaican[16], African Americans[17]
- Occupation: religious leader[18], civil rights advocate[19], author[20]
- Employer: Negro Factories Corporation[21], Negro World[22], Black Star Line[23]
- Educated at: California State University, Fresno[24], Birkbeck, University of London[25]
- Award received: Order of National Hero[26], National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame[27]
- Member of: Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: People's Political Party[30]
- Movement: Harlem Renaissance[31]
- Commons category: Marcus Garvey[32]
- Cause of death: stroke[33]
- Family name: Garvey[34]
- Given name: Marcus[35]
- Topic's main category: Q140474527[36]
- Work location: New York City[37]
- Political ideology: Black Nationalism[38], Pan-Africanism[39]
- Manner of death: natural causes[40]
- Described by source: African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition)[41], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[42], African-American Religious Leaders[43]
- Convicted of: mail and wire fraud[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Commons Creator page: Marcus Garvey[46]
- Name in native language: Marcus Mosiah Garvey[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Marcus Garvey include Garveyism[48], a political ideology[49], in United States[50]; Marcus Garvey Park[51], an urban park[52], in United States[53]; he People's Political Party[54], a political party[55], in Jamaica[56]; and Marcus Garvey Prize for Human Rights[57], an award[58].
Why It Matters
Marcus Garvey has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Bob Marley[61], a singer-songwriter[62], 1945–1981[63], of Jamaica[64], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[65].
Entities named for him include Garveyism[48], a political ideology[49], in United States[50]; Marcus Garvey Park[51], an urban park[52], in United States[53]; he People's Political Party[54], a political party[55], in Jamaica[56]; and Marcus Garvey Prize for Human Rights[57], an award[58].
FAQs
Where was Marcus Garvey born?
Marcus Garvey was born in Saint Ann's Bay[2].
Where did Marcus Garvey die?
Marcus Garvey died in West Kensington[4].
Who was Marcus Garvey married to?
Marcus Garvey's spouses include Amy Jacques Garvey[13] and Amy Ashwood Garvey[14].
What did Marcus Garvey do for work?
Marcus Garvey worked as a journalist[5], entrepreneur[6], politician[7], printer[8], and sociologist[9].
Where did Marcus Garvey go to school?
Marcus Garvey was educated at California State University, Fresno[24] and Birkbeck, University of London[25].
What awards did Marcus Garvey receive?
Honors received include Order of National Hero[26] and National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame[27].
Who did Marcus Garvey influence?
Marcus Garvey has been cited as an influence by Bob Marley[61].