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Medgar Evers (Medgar Wylie Evers) was born on 2 July, 1925 in Decatur, Mississippi, USA, is an actor. Discover Medgar Evers's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?
| Popular As |
Medgar Wylie Evers |
| Occupation |
actor |
| Age |
38 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
2 July, 1925 |
| Birthday |
2 July |
| Birthplace |
Decatur, Mississippi, USA |
| Date of death |
12 June, 1963 |
| Died Place |
Jackson, Mississippi, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 38 years old group.
Medgar Evers Height, Weight & Measurements
At 38 years old, Medgar Evers height not available right now. We will update Medgar Evers's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Medgar Evers's Wife?
His wife is Myrlie Evers (24 December 1951 - 12 June 1963) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Myrlie Evers (24 December 1951 - 12 June 1963) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
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Medgar Evers Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Medgar Evers worth at the age of 38 years old? Medgar Evers’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Medgar Evers's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
Medgar Evers was born on July 2, 1925 in Decatur, Mississippi, USA as Medgar Wylie Evers. He was married to Myrlie Evers.
Received his Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi (1952). He was a member of the university's debate, football and track teams, the college choir, and was junior class president.
Field secretary of the NAACP of his home state Mississippi. He worked to overturn segregation at the University of Mississippi (1962), which proceeded with James Meredith's historic admission.
Medgar Evers was assassinated on June 12, 1963, only three weeks away from what would have been his 38th birthday on July 2.
Bob Dylan dedicated his song "Only a Pawn in Their Game" to his memory. The song appeared on his album "The Times They Are A-Changin'" (1964).
On November 5, 1989, Medgar Evers was included among the forty names of people who had died in the civil rights movement; they are listed as martyrs on the granite sculptor of the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama.
On June 28, 1992, a statue of Medgar Evers was erected in Jackson, Mississippi in his honor. Most of Delta Drive (part of U.S. Highway 49), a library, the central post office for the city, and Jackson-Evers International Airport were named in his honor.
His assassin, Ku Klux Klansman Byron de la Beckwith, was tried three times for the murder, finally being found guilty in 1994 and sentenced to life in prison.
On June 12, 2013, a statue of Medgar Evers was erected at his alma mater, Alcorn State University, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death. Alumni and guests from around the world gathered to recognize his contributions to American society.
On February 16, 2017, Medgar Evers' house in Jackson, Mississippi was designated a National Historical Landmark. The house underwent repairs and stabilization (1995-96), and was restored to its appearance during the Evers residency (2013).
