Activism · Literature · Media · 1868–1963
W. E. B. Du Bois — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 23 February 1868 · Died: 27 August 1963 · Age at death: 95
How old was W. E. B. Du Bois when he died?
W. E. B. Du Bois died aged 95. He was born on 23 February 1868 and died on 27 August 1963.
American sociologist and civil rights activist who co-founded the NAACP
Did you know?He was the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard University.
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois ( doo-BOYSS; February 23, 1868 – August 27, 1963) was an American sociologist, writer, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist. Born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Du Bois grew up in a relatively tolerant and integrated community.
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- Age at death
- 95
- Years since death
- 63
- Born
- February 23, 1868 · Great Barrington, United States
- Died
- August 27, 1963
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Activism, Literature, Media
Family
- Spouses
- Nina Gomer Du Bois, Shirley Graham Du Bois
- Child
- Nina Yolande Du Bois
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