Full Name: Elijah Robert Poole
Profession: Religious Leader
Nationality:
American
Biography: Founder of the Nation of Islam, Elijah Muhammad was a controversial figure throughout his life.
His organization came to include people such as Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali and Louis Farrakhan.
Born: October 7, 1896
Birthplace: Sandersville, Georgia, USA
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
Died: February 25, 1975 (aged 78)
Cause of Death: Heart failure
Historical Events
- 1930-11-22 Elijah Muhammad forms Nation of Islam in Detroit
- 1960-07-31 Elijah Muhammad, leader of Nation of Islam, calls for a black state
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