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Jack Johnson

AKA Arthur John Johnson

Born: 31-Mar-1878
Birthplace: Galveston, TX
Died: 10-Jun-1946
Location of death: Franklinton, NC
Cause of death: Accident - Automobile
Remains: Buried, Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, IL

Gender: Male
Religion: Atheist
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Boxing

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: First black heavyweight champion

Father: Henry Johnson
Mother: Tina Johnson
Wife: Mary Austin (m. 1898)
Girlfriend: Clara Kerr
Girlfriend: Hattie McClay (white)
Girlfriend: Belle Schreiber (white)
Wife: Etta Duryea (white, m. 18-Jan-1911, d. 11-Sep-1912, suicide)
Wife: Lucille Cameron (white, m. 4-Dec-1912, div. Feb-1924)
Wife: Irene Pineau (m. Aug-1925)

    International Boxing Hall of Fame
    Ran Away From Home (1890)
    Mann Act Violation (1912), convicted
    Jumped Bail
    Violating Bail
    Exiled
    Inmate: Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary (1920-21)



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