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Josephine Baker
Dancer

Birthday June 3, 1906 (age 69)
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Biographical Information
Freda Josephine McDonald

(1906-06-03)June 3, 1906
St. Louis [2], Missouri [3], US
DiedApril 12, 1975(1975-04-12) (aged 68)
Paris [4], France
Resting placeMonaco Cemetery [5]
NationalityAmerican (renounced)
French (1937–1975)
Occupation(s)Vedette [6], singer, dancer, actress, civil rights activist [7], French Resistance [8] agent
Active Years1921–1975
Spouses

  • Willie Wells
    (married in 1919; divorced in 1919)​

  • William Baker
    (married in 1921; divorced in 1925)​

  • Jean Lion
    (married in 1937; divorced in 1940)​

  • (married in 1947; divorced in 1961)​
    Partner(s)Robert Brady
    (1973–1975)
    Children12; Jean-Claude Baker [10] presented himself as her foster son (contested by the Baker children[1][2])
    Genres

    Cabaret [11], music hall [12], French pop [13], French jazz [14]

    Instrument(s)Vocals
    Associated Record Labels

    Columbia [15], Mercury [16], RCA Victor [17]

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    Josephine Baker's About

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    Josephine Baker was born on June 3, 1906 (age 68) in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. She is a Celebrity Dancer. Dancer and entertainer known as "Black Pearl" and "Creole Goddess" and widely recognized by her Danse banane costume. An activist in the Civil Rights Movement, she adopted a "Rainbow Tribe" of orphans from various races.
    Her genres are Cabaret,music hall,French pop,French jazz. Her spouse is Willie Wells ​ ​ ( m. 1919; div. 1919) ​ William Baker ​ ​ ( m. 1921; div. 1925) ​ Jean Lion ​ ​ ( m. 1937; div. 1940) ​ Jo Bouillon ​ ​ ( m. 1947; div. 1961) ​. More information on Josephine Baker can be found here. This article will clarify Josephine Baker's Banana Dance, Facts, Accomplishments, Dancing, Harlem Renaissance, Movies, Poster, Story, Songs, Quotes, and other information.

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    Family, Spouse, Dating, and Relationships of Josephine Baker

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    She was married and divorced four times and adopted a total of 12 children.

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    Josephine Baker Before Fame

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    Josephine Baker, born 6-3-1906, prior to her renown in the Dancer world, she was raised mostly by her mother, Carrie McDonald. Her estate claimed vaudeville drummer Eddie Carson to be her father but he paid little mind to Baker and her mother.

    Success of Josephine Baker

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    Being a celebrated name in Dancer, with her starring role in the 1934 film Zouzou, she became the first African-American woman to star in a major film.

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    Coretta Scott King approached her to ask if she would become a new leader in the Civil Rights Movement after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (Civil Rights Leader), but Baker passed on the opportunity, saying she needed to be around for her children. Sally Rand, and Eleanor King were also Her acquaintances.

    Coretta Scott King

    Coretta Scott King

    Civil Rights Leader
    Martin Luther King Jr.

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    The Numerology of Josephine Baker

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    Life Path Number 7 is all about introspection and self-awareness. People with a Life Path Number 7 like Josephine Baker often have an intense inner journey, and they are constantly exploring their own minds and souls. They are seekers of knowledge, and they are always looking to improve themselves.

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    Josephine Baker's personal year in numerology

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    This year, Josephine Baker’s personal year number is 8. The number 8 in personal year represents independence and intelligence. This is also the upward phase in the 9-year cycle, everything will gradually go smoothly, Josephine Baker will have the opportunity to make a breakthrough for great development!

    Josephine Baker Net Worth

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    Information about Her net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by infofamouspeople.com, You can also click edit to tell us what the Net Worth of the Josephine Baker is

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    Facts About Josephine Baker

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    ● Josephine Baker was born on June 3, 1906 (age 68) in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
    ● She is a Celebrity Dancer
    ● Her genres are Cabaret,music hall,French pop,French jazz
    ● Her spouse is Willie Wells ​ ​ ( m. 1919; div. 1919) ​ William Baker ​ ​ ( m. 1921; div. 1925) ​ Jean Lion ​ ​ ( m. 1937; div. 1940) ​ Jo Bouillon ​ ​ ( m. 1947; div. 1961) ​
    ● Her real name is Josephine Baker



    References

    1. https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Baker

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