1919 - 1995
Madalyn Murray-O'Hair American Activist
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Madalyn Murray-O'Hair dating history
Relationships
Madalyn Murray-O'Hair was previously married to Richard O'Hair (1965) and John Henry Roths (1941).
Madalyn Murray-O'Hair was in relationships with Michael Fiorillo (1953) and William J. Murray, Jr. (1945).
About
American Activist Madalyn Murray-O'Hair was born Madalyn Evalyn Mays on 13th April, 1919 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA and passed away on 29th Sep 1995 San Antonio, Texas, USA aged 76. She is most remembered for Founder of the organization American Atheists.. Her zodiac sign is Aries.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 2 |
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| Dating | 2 |
81 years, 9 months
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77 years, 9 months
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73 years, 8 months
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| Total | 4 |
81 years, 9 months
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38 years, 10 months
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73 years, 8 months
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Details
| First Name |
Madalyn
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| Middle Name |
Evalyn
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| Last Name |
Murray-O'Hair
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| Maiden Name |
May
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| Full Name at Birth |
Madalyn Evalyn Mays
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| Alternative Name |
Mad Madalyn, The Pope of Atheism, The Most Hated Woman in America, Madalyn Mays, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, Founder & President 'American Atheists'
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| Birthday |
13th April, 1919
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| Birthplace |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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| Died |
29th September, 1995
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| Place of Death |
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Asphyxiation
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| Buried |
Austin, Texas, USA (unmarked grave)
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| Height |
5' 6" (168 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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| Distinctive Feature |
O'Hair described herself as a "militant feminist" ..., Her sarcastic sense of humour and brutal honesty - she never minced her words..., In later years, often wore glasses..., Her howling laugh..., Became estranged from her son, William J. Murray III after he became a Christian in 1980..., "An Atheist believes that a hospital should be built instead of a church. An atheist believes that deed must be done instead of prayer said. An atheist strives for involvement in life and not escape into death. He wants disease conquered, poverty vanished, war eliminated"..., Father was of Scots-Irish (Presbyterian) ethnicity and mother was of German (Lutheran) ancestry...
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Atheist
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Rossford High School (1936)
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| University |
Ashland University (BA degree, 1949), South Texas College of Law (LL.B. degree, 1952)
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| Occupation Text |
Atheism Activist, Author,
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| Occupation |
Activist
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| Claim to Fame |
Founder of the organization American Atheists.
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Militant Atheism, Militant Feminism, Non Fiction Author, Socialism, Anti-racism, Separation Of Church And State, Free Speech Absolutist, Kidnapping And Abduction Victim, Revenge Motive For Murder, Murder Victim, Murder By Asphyxiation
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| Associated Acts |
American Atheists, US Army: Women's Army Corps
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| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/862/000022796/
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Madalyn Murray O'Hair (née Mays; April 13, 1919 – September 29, 1995) was an American activist supporting atheism and separation of church and state. In 1963 she founded American Atheists and served as its president until 1986, after which her son Jon Garth Murray succeeded her. She created the first issues of American Atheist Magazine and identified as a "militant feminist".
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