What was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s name at birth?

Answer 1

Birth records for Martin Luther King, Jr. list his name as Michael Luther King, Jr(Mike).

Answer 2

Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin.

Answer 3

I am guessing probably Martin Luther King Jr.

Answer 4

Michael King

Answer 5

Michael Luther King, Jr. ---- he changed his name to Martin.

Answer 6

michael luther king

Answer 7

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WEBSITES

A comprehensive site with lots of links.

http://www.cumbavac.org/Martin_Luther_King.htm

Martin Luther King Jr (1929 - 1968)

http://www.thekingcenter.org/

http://www.extension.umn.edu/units/diversity/mlk/mlk.html

http://who2.com/martinlutherkingjr.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/king_martin_luther.shtml

A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

History is indeed made up of significant events which shape our future and outstanding leaders who influence our destiny.

http://www.liu.edu/CWIS/CWP/library/mlking.htm

http://www.liu.edu/CWIS/CWP/library/aaslvwww.htm

Martin Luther King ©

King was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His father was pastor of a Baptist church, his mother a schoolteacher. Originally named Michael, he was renamed Martin when he was about six years old.

He entered Morehouse College in 1944, and here he met Dr Benjamin Mays, a scholar who encouraged him to enter the ministry. After graduating in 1948, King went to Crozer Religious Seminary to undertake post-graduate study. He received his doctorate in 1955.

http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/

Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Biographical Sketch

http://www.lib.lsu.edu/hum/mlk/srs218.html

A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

History is indeed made up of significant events which shape our future and outstanding leaders who influence our destiny.

http://www.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/mlking.htm

Introduction:

The following lesson encourages students to reflect on nonviolence as an instrument to change unjust laws by studying the Birmingham Campaign of 1963.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/index.html

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. establishes himself as the national leader of the civil rights movement, leading boycotts and staging protests against segregation in the South.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/king/photogallery.html

Good luck
Kevin, Liverpool, England.

Answer 8

micheal