Martin Luther King Jr. Full Name
Martin Luther King Jr.'s full birth name was Michael King Jr. He was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. His father later renamed both himself and his son after the German reformer Martin Luther.
Why Did His Name Change?
In 1934, Michael King Sr. traveled to Germany and was inspired by the Protestant reformer Martin Luther. He changed his own name to Martin Luther King and renamed his son Michael King Jr. to Martin Luther King Jr.
Quick Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. became a Baptist minister and a leading voice in the American civil rights movement. He advocated for nonviolent protest and civil disobedience. His leadership shaped landmark legislation and social change in the United States.
