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W. E. B. Du Bois
American sociologist, historian, and activist
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About W. E. B. Du Bois
W. E. B. Du Bois was an American civil rights activist, sociologist and author famed for being the leader of the Niagara Movement, a group of African-American activists that fought for equal rights for blacks. He was also a huge advocate for Pan-Africanism and strongly campaigned for the independence of African colonies from European governments. As a writer, his notable works included The Souls of Black Folk and Black Reconstruction in America. He co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909 and founded the association's official magazine, The Crisis in 1910.
Achievements
He won the Spingarn Medal and the Lenin Peace Prize in 1920 and 1959 respectively. He was the first African-American to earn a doctorate at Harvard.
Personal Life
His first marriage was to Nina Gomer, with whom he had two children. His second marriage was to Shirley Graham.
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When is his birthday?
W. E. B. Du Bois' birthday is on February 23, 1868.
In how many days is his birthday?
W. E. B. Du Bois' birthday is in 315 days
How old was W. E. B. Du Bois when he died?
He was 95 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 27, 1963.
How old would he be today?
W. E. B. Du Bois would be 156 years old if he was alive today.
Where was W. E. B. Du Bois from?
He was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S..