Marion Barry
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Summary
Marion Barry was born in Itta Bena[1]. He was born on March 6, 1936[2]. He died in Washington, D.C.[3]. He died on November 23, 2014[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and human rights defender[6].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Congressional Cemetery[7]
- Spouse: Cora Masters Barry[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Position held: Mayor of the District of Columbia[10], Mayor of the District of Columbia[11]
- Educated at: LeMoyne–Owen College[12], Fisk University[13], Booker T. Washington High School[14]
- Award received: Eagle Scout[15]
- Member of: Alpha Phi Alpha[16]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[19]
- Cause of death: heart failure[20]
- Family name: Barry[21]
- Given name: Marion[22]
- Significant event: 1977 Hanafi Siege[23]
Body
Education
Educated at LeMoyne–Owen College[12], a historically black college or university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1968[26]; Fisk University[13], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1866[29]; and Booker T. Washington High School[14], a high school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1873[32].
Career and Affiliations
Positions held include Mayor of the District of Columbia[10], a Head of the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia[33], in United States[34], founded in 1973[35].
FAQs
Where was Marion Barry born?
Born in Itta Bena[1].
Where did Marion Barry die?
Marion Barry passed away in Washington, D.C.[3].
Who was Marion Barry married to?
Marion Barry's spouses include Cora Masters Barry[8].
What did Marion Barry do for work?
Marion Barry worked as politician[5] and human rights defender[6].
Where did Marion Barry go to school?
Marion Barry was educated at LeMoyne–Owen College[12], Fisk University[13], and Booker T. Washington High School[14].
What awards did Marion Barry receive?
Honors received include Eagle Scout[15].