How old was Martin Luther King Jr. when he died?
Civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th, 1929; he was 39 years old when he died on April 4, 1968.
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Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, when he was just 39 years old. Thanks for asking Cha Cha.
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Martin Luter King Jr. died on April 4, 1968. He was 39 years old. He was born on January 15, 1929.
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He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, when he was just 39 years old. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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About Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King, Jr., born Jan. 15, 1929, was an African American minister, civil rights activist, and American hero. He was assassinated April 4, 1968. King was known for his non-violent resistance methods and his pursuit of civil rights for African Americans.
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