Donald L. Cox
Member of the Black Panther Party / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the 1960s Black Panther Party leader. For other people with similar names, see Donald Cox (disambiguation).
Donald Lee Cox (April 16, 1936 – February 19, 2011), known as Field Marshal DC, was an early member of the leadership of the African American revolutionary leftist organization the Black Panther Party, joining the group in 1967. Cox was titled the Field Marshal of the group during the years he actively participated in its leadership, due to his familiarity with and writing about guns.[1]
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Donald Lee Cox | |
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Born | (1936-04-16)April 16, 1936 Appleton City, Missouri, United States |
Died | February 19, 2011(2011-02-19) (aged 74) |
Nationality | American |
Other names | DC |
Occupation | Political organizer |
Organization | Black Panther Party |
Known for | Field Marshal of the Black Panther Party, 1967–71 |
Spouse | Barbara Easley-Cox |
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