Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of Martin Luther King Sr., a pastor, and Alberta Williams King, a school teacher. Raised in a middle-class family, King was exposed to the teachings of the Christian faith and the values of social justice from an early age. He completed his undergraduate education at Morehouse College and went on to earn a doctorate in systematic theology from Boston University.
Personal Details and Bio Data of Martin Luther King Jr.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Martin Luther King Jr. |
| Date of Birth | January 15, 1929 |
| Date of Death | April 4, 1968 |
| Occupation | Baptist minister, civil rights leader |
| Education | Morehouse College, Boston University |
| Major Works | I Have a Dream Speech, Montgomery Bus Boycott |
| Awards | Nobel Peace Prize (1964) |
