Ed Gein
American murderer and human trophy collector (1906–1984)
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Summary
Ed Gein was born on August 27, 1906[1], in La Crosse[2]. He died on July 26, 1984[3], in Madison[4]. He worked as a serial killer[5] and artisan[6]. He ranks in the top 0.07% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325,864 views/month, #703 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Plainfield Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Ed Gein[12]
- Cause of death: respiratory failure[13]
- Residence: Plainfield[14]
- Family name: Gein[15]
- Given name: Ed[16], Edward[17], Theodore[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Convicted of: murder[20], grave robbery[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Nickname: The Plainfield Ghoul[23]
- Birth name: Ed Gein[24]
- Name in native language: Ed Gein[25]
- Place of detention: Mendota Mental Health Institute[26]
Why It Matters
Ed Gein has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Ed Gein born?
Ed Gein's place of birth was La Crosse[2].
Where did Ed Gein die?
Ed Gein passed away in Madison[4].