Josephine Baker

Birth Name: Freda Josephine McDonald

Date of Birth: June 3, 1906

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Death: 12 April, 1975

Place of Death: Paris, France

Ethnicity: African-American, other

Josephine Baker was an American-born entertainer, civil rights activist, and French Resistance agent.

She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., and became famous in France, also becoming a French citizen. Josephine’s mother was named Carrie McDonald. She was African-American. Josephine’s biological father is often identified as vaudeville drummer Eddie Carson. Her biological father has also been described as German, or as a Jewish travelling salesperson.

Josephine adopted twelve children.

Josephine’s mother was adopted by a couple in Arkansas, Richard McDonald and Elvira. Richard was born in Virginia. Elvira was born in Mississippi.

Sources: Genealogies of Josephine Baker (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

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