Clarence Edward Smith (February 22, 1928 – June 13, 1969) was an American religious leader and founder of the Five-Percent Nation, better known as Clarence 13X and Allah. He was born in Virginia, and moved to New York City as a young man before serving in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning to New York, he learned that his wife had joined the Nation of Islam (NOI) and followed her, taking the name Clarence 13X. He served in the group as a security officer, martial arts instructor, and student minister before leaving for an unclear reason in 1963. He enjoyed gambling, which was condemned by the NOI, and disagreed with the NOI's teachings that Wallace Fard Muhammad was a divine messenger.
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Clarence Edward Smith 22 February 1928 Danville, Virginia, USA
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13 June 1969 (aged 41) Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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