Muhammad Ali - Wikipedia
Muhammad Ali (/ ɑː ˈ l iː /; [2] born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and social activist. [ a ] A global cultural icon, widely known by the epithet, “The Greatest," he is frequently cited as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
Cassius Marcellus Clay - Wikipedia
Major General Cassius Marcellus Clay (October 19, 1810 – July 22, 1903) was an American planter, politician, military officer and abolitionist who served as the United States ambassador to Russia from 1863 to 1869.
Before Muhammad Ali: Who Was the Original Cassius Clay? - TIME
Jun 10, 2016 · The original Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810-1903), nicknamed Cash, was the son of Kentucky Revolutionary War veteran, politician and slave-owner General Green Clay. While at Yale College, Cash...
Cassius Marcellus Clay | Abolitionist, Diplomat, Kentucky
Cassius Marcellus Clay (born Oct. 19, 1810, Madison county, Ky., U.S.—died July 22, 1903, Whitehall, Ky.) was an American antislavery leader who served the abolition movement in spite of his Southern background.
Muhammad Ali | Biography, Bouts, Record, & Facts | Britannica
2 days ago · Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., grew up in the American South in a time of segregated public facilities. His father, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr., supported a wife and two sons by painting billboards and signs. His mother, Odessa Grady Clay, worked as a household domestic.
Cassius Marcellus Clay, The Kentucky Abolitionist And Diplomat
Feb 6, 2024 · Born into a wealthy Southern family, Cassius Marcellus Clay was an anti-slavery crusader who served as the United States ambassador to Russia in the 1860s. He freed his slaves and fought for emancipation.
Muhammad Ali: Biography, Heavyweight Boxer, Activist
Apr 17, 2023 · Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, lands a punch during a 1963 bout against Doug Jones. Ali had a career record of 56 wins, five losses, and 37 knockouts before his retirement in 1981 at the age...
Muhammad Ali ‑ Record, Death & Quotes - HISTORY
Dec 16, 2009 · Born Cassius Clay Jr., Ali changed his name in 1964 after joining the Nation of Islam.
40 Facts About Cassius Marcellus Clay
Oct 6, 2024 · Who was Cassius Marcellus Clay? Born on October 19, 1810, Cassius Marcellus Clay was a fiery abolitionist, politician, and soldier from Kentucky. Known for his fierce stance against slavery, he earned the nickname "The Lion of White Hall."
Sepsis: What killed Muhammad Ali - CNN
Jun 9, 2016 · Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, poses in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, prior to his amateur boxing debut in 1954. He was 12 years old and 85 pounds. As an amateur, he won 100 out of 108...