With a simple name change, it seemed that Martin Luther King Jr.’s fate was sealed.
Taking the name of a man who led one of the greatest social revolutions of the 16th century, young Martin would later lead an important revolution of his own.
He was first born Michael King in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929.
King’s father, a prevalent Protestant minister who was also named Michael King, decided to adopt the namesake of the great religious reformer after an inspirational trip to Nazi Germany.
Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in a small South African village.
His father, a tribal chief, gave his son the name Rolihlahla.
At the age of 7, he began his British education, and his teacher gave him the name Nelson.
When his father died, Nelson was sent to live with the leader of the Thembu people.
For more interesting facts you must read the biographies.
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Taking the name of a man who led one of the greatest social revolutions of the 16th century, young Martin would later lead an important revolution of his own.
He was first born Michael King in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929.
King’s father, a prevalent Protestant minister who was also named Michael King, decided to adopt the namesake of the great religious reformer after an inspirational trip to Nazi Germany.
Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in a small South African village.
His father, a tribal chief, gave his son the name Rolihlahla.
At the age of 7, he began his British education, and his teacher gave him the name Nelson.
When his father died, Nelson was sent to live with the leader of the Thembu people.
For more interesting facts you must read the biographies.
Grab your biography books now!
