Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
James Baldwin: American editor and author (1841-1925).
Born (died at age 83).
The name James means one who follows.
Biography
James Arthur Baldwin (né Jones; August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) was an American writer and civil rights activist who garnered acclaim for his essays, novels, plays, and poems. His 1953 novel Go Tell It on the Mountain has been ranked by Time magazine as one of the top 100 English-language novels. His 1955 essay collection Notes of a Native Son helped establish his reputation as a voice for human equality. His 1965 debate with William Buckley is regarded as one of the most influential debates on race in the United States. Baldwin was an influential public figure and orator, especially during the civil rights movement in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
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