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Jesse Jackson
American Baptist minister, activist, civil rights leader, politician, and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition (1941–2026)
Jesse Jackson was born on October 8, 1941 in Greenville, United States and died on February 17, 2026, aged 84.
October 8, 1941
Jesse Jackson died aged 84.
Died: February 17, 2026
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Greenville, United States
- Professions
- protestant clergyman, pastor, politician, human rights defender, cleric, civil rights advocate, religious leader
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Jesse Jackson
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Birth name
- Jesse Louis Burns
Family
- Child
- Jesse Jackson Jr.
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Questions people ask
How old was Jesse Jackson when they died?
Jesse Jackson died aged 84.
When is Jesse Jackson’s birthday?
Jesse Jackson’s recorded birthday is October 8.
Where was Jesse Jackson born?
Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville, United States.
What was Jesse Jackson’s name at birth?
Jesse Jackson’s recorded birth name is Jesse Louis Burns.
When did Jesse Jackson die?
Jesse Jackson died on February 17, 2026.