Dr. Martin Luther King earned his doctorate in Theology from Boston University. He was a brilliant man. Did you know he skipped grades 9-12 and entered college at the age of 15?

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Conrad Allen, Webster, Ma, Realtor (Re/Max Professional Associates)

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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I knew the theology bit, but had no idea of grade skipping an college entrance at 15.

Jan 18, 2016 08:33 PM

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Nancy Robinson Ranked #6 in MI

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I did not know that part of his scholastic career. Thank you for sharing that. I am not suprised to hear this, I have always thought of him as a brilliant visionary.

Jan 18, 2016 08:31 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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I learn something new everyday.

Jan 18, 2016 10:22 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

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Roy Kelley

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I did not recall his educational background.

Jan 18, 2016 10:03 PM

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Roy Kelley

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

No.

Jan 18, 2016 09:22 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I did not know this! Thanks for some added insight to this great man!

Jan 18, 2016 08:42 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Conrad Allen Thanks for answer to yesterday's question. No, I did know MLK skipped grades 9-12.

Have a good day.

Jan 18, 2016 08:42 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

That i did not know

Jan 18, 2016 08:40 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Debbie Laity

CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO

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You taught me something new today. Thanks for that.

Jan 19, 2016 10:44 AM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Conrad Allen No, I did not know this.

Jan 19, 2016 05:26 AM

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

No, I had no idea. But as you said, he was a brilliant man, so I'm not surprised.

Jan 19, 2016 05:17 AM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

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I didn't know he had skipped high school

Jan 19, 2016 03:52 AM

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Barbara Todaro

Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

why didn't we think of doing that, Conrad???

Jan 19, 2016 01:12 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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Didn't know that and that is a sign of brilliance.

Jan 19, 2016 01:10 AM

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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla

Compass - La Jolla, CA

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I didn't know that thanks for sharing Conrad

Jan 19, 2016 12:54 AM

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

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Wow... He had a brilliant mind.

Jan 18, 2016 11:52 PM

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Linda Guess

Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO

Branson area real estate sales.

He must have been very intelligent. I did not know this.

Jan 18, 2016 10:48 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Coldwell Banker Realty

No

Jan 18, 2016 10:20 PM

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I knew the theology bit, but had no idea of grade skipping an college entrance at 15.
I did not know that part of his scholastic career. Thank you for sharing that. I am not suprised to hear this, I have always thought of him as a brilliant visionary.
I did not know this! Thanks for some added insight to this great man!
Conrad Allen Thanks for answer to yesterday's question. No, I did know MLK skipped grades 9-12.

Have a good day.
No, I had no idea. But as you said, he was a brilliant man, so I'm not surprised.