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Coretta Scott King's relationship with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ended when Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. died on April 4, 1968. They had been married for 14.8 years.
Other - Spouse
Why Famous: Widow of Martin Luther King
Age: 78 (4/27/1927 - 1/30/2006)
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)
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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 | 67 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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