William Joseph Simmons Net Worth

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William Joseph Simmons was born on May 6, 1880 in Harpersville, AL. He is best known for reviving the Ku Klux Klan group in 1915, inspired by the film The Birth of a Nation. Under his leadership, the group grew in prominence and became a powerful force in the United States.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	May 6, 1880
Birth Place	Harpersville, AL
Age	139 YEARS OLD
Died On	May 18, 1945 (age 65)
Birth Sign	Taurus

💰 Net worth: $340 Million (2024)

About

Inspired by the seminal film The Birth of a Nation, he revived the fledgling Ku Klux Klan group and led it to prominence.

Before Fame

He was convalescing after a car accident when he saw The Birth of a Nation and decided to rebuild the Klan.

Trivia

As the Klan grew more violent, he was called to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives.

Family Life

His father was a physician, so he studied Medicine for a short time.

Associated With

D.W. Griffith directed The Birth of a Nation, which depicted the burning cross symbol that his Klan used.

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