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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s relationship with Coretta Scott King ended when Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. died on April 4, 1968. They had been married for 14.8 years.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Politics - Other
Why Famous: A Leader in the American Civil Rights Movement
Age: 39 (1/15/1929 - 4/4/1968)
Other - Spouse
Why Famous: Widow of Martin Luther King
Age: 78 (4/27/1927 - 1/30/2006)
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Relationship Timeline
Event | Start Date | Length |
---|---|---|
Dating | 1951 | 2.2 years |
Engaged | 1/30/1953 | 4.6 months |
Married | 6/18/1953 | 14.8 years |
Deceased | 4/4/1968 | -- |
Total | 17.3 years |
Children of this Relationship
Name | Born | Age | Gender |
---|---|---|---|
Yolanda Denise | 11/17/1955 | 51 yrs.* | Female |
Martin Luther | 10/23/1957 | 66 yrs. | Male |
Dexter Scott | 1/30/1961 | 63 yrs. | Male |
Bernice Albertine | 3/28/1968 | 56 yrs. | Female |
* Age at time of death
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