Michael X
Civil rights activist and convicted murderer (1933–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Malcolm X.
Michael X (17 August 1933 – 16 May 1975),[1] born Michael de Freitas, was a Trinidad and Tobago-born self-styled black revolutionary and civil rights activist in 1960s London. He was also known as Michael Abdul Malik and Abdul Malik. Convicted of murder in 1972, Michael X was executed by hanging in 1975 in Port of Spain's Royal Gaol.
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Michael X | |
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Born | Michael de Freitas (1933-08-17)17 August 1933 |
Died | 16 May 1975(1975-05-16) (aged 41) Port of Spain Royal Gaol, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Other names | Michael Abdul Malik Abdul Malik |
Occupation | Activist |
Movement | Black Power Movement |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | Murder |
Criminal penalty | Death |
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