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FILE - In this Aug. 1922 file photo, Marcus Garvey is shown in a military uniform as the"Provisional President of Africa"during a parade on the opening day of the annual Convention of the Negro Peoples of the World at Lenox Avenue in Harlem, New York City. A century ago, Garvey helped spark movements from African nationalist independence to American civil rights to self-sufficiency in black commerce. Jamaican students in every grade from kindergarten through high school have began studying the teachings of the 1920-era black nationalist leader in a new mandatory civics program in schools across this predominantly black country of 2.8 million people. (AP Photo/File)

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Associated Press

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http://atlantablackstar.com/2013/09/18/5-things-know-marcus-garvey/3/

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Public domain

Marcus Garvey

Jamaican political leader and journalist

Birthday: August 17, 1887

Birthplace: St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica

Death Date: June 10, 1940

Age at death: 52 years old

Sign: Leo

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About Marcus Garvey

Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican political leader and journalist.

His Legacy

He was the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League and the Black Star Line. "Garveyism", a Pan-African philosophy and an aspect of Black Nationalism, was named after him. Many schools, roads and buildings have been named after him in Africa, Europe and the USA. He has stated about his ideas for Africa: "Our union must know no clime, boundary or nationality… to let us hold together under all climes and in every country".

His Personal Life

He was married and he had 2 children.

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Famous quotes by Marcus Garvey

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.Marcus Garvey

Africa for the Africans... at home and abroad!Marcus Garvey

Chance has never yet satisfied the hope of a suffering people.Marcus Garvey

God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement.Marcus Garvey

I have no desire to take all black people back to Africa there are blacks who are no good here and will likewise be no good there.Marcus Garvey

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.Marcus Garvey

Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.Marcus Garvey

Men who are in earnest are not afraid of consequences.Marcus Garvey

Our success educationally, industrially and politically is based upon the protection of a nation founded by ourselves. And the nation can be nowhere else but in Africa.Marcus Garvey

There is no force like success, and that is why the individual makes all effort to surround himself throughout life with the evidence of it as of the individual, so should it be of the nation.Marcus Garvey

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F.A.Q. about Marcus Garvey

When is his birthday?

Marcus Garvey's birthday is on August 17, 1887.

In how many days is his birthday?

Marcus' birthday is in 46 days

How old was Marcus when he died?

He was 52 years old.

When did he die?

He died in June 10, 1940.

How old would he be today?

Marcus Garvey would be 134 years old if he was alive today.

Where was Marcus from?

He was born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica.

Marcus Garvey's Popularity

Marcus Garvey was a famous Jamaican political leader and journalist, who was born on August 17, 1887. As a person born on this date, Marcus Garvey is listed in our database as the 19th most popular celebrity for the day (August 17) and the 2nd most popular for the year (1887).

People born on August 17 fall under the Zodiac sign of Leo, the Lion. Marcus Garvey is the 393rd most popular Leo.

Aside from information specific to Marcus Garvey's birthday, Marcus Garvey is the 3rd most famous Jamaican.

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