THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Marcus Garvey
Jamaica-born British political activist, Pan-Africanist, orator, and entrepreneur (1887-1940)
Marcus Garvey was born on August 17, 1887 in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica and died on June 10, 1940, aged 52.
Born
August 17, 1887
Marcus Garvey died aged 52.
Died: June 10, 1940
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica
- Professions
- sociologist, journalist, civil rights advocate, religious leader, author, politician, entrepreneur, printer
- Citizenship
- Colony of Jamaica
More about Marcus Garvey
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
Family
- Spouse
- Amy Jacques Garvey
All birth date sources
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- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- BnF authorities
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Find a Grave
- The Fine Art Archive Db
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- SNAC
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Marcus Garvey when they died?
Marcus Garvey died aged 52.
When is Marcus Garvey’s birthday?
Marcus Garvey’s recorded birthday is August 17.
Where was Marcus Garvey born?
Marcus Garvey was born in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica.
When did Marcus Garvey die?
Marcus Garvey died on June 10, 1940.