Martin Luther King Jr. was originally named Michael King Jr. at his birth.
In short: Discover the origin of the name Martin Luther King Jr. and the historical figure who inspired his father to change both their names in 1931.
Born on January 15, 1929, the man known as Martin Luther King Jr. was originally named Michael King Jr. after his father, Michael King. The name change occurred following a trip his father took to Germany in 1931.
During this trip, Michael King Sr. became inspired by the historic German theologian Martin Luther. Upon returning, he decided to rename himself and his two-year-old son to honor the theologian, ensuring their names would continue to match.
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