Jack Dempsey

American boxer (1895-1983)
Person human Q313686
Jack Dempsey
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Jack Dempsey

Summary

Jack Dempsey is a human[1]. He was born in Manassa[2]. He was born on June 24, 1895[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 31, 1983[5]. He worked as a boxer[6], actor[7], film actor[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,769 views/month, #5,933 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jack Dempsey's place of birth was Manassa[2].
  • Jack Dempsey died in New York City[4].
  • Jack Dempsey was born on June 24, 1895[3].
  • Jack Dempsey died on May 31, 1983[5].
  • Burial took place at Southampton Cemetery[11].
  • Among Jack Dempsey's spouses was Estelle Taylor[12].
  • Jack Dempsey held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Jack Dempsey's native language[14].
  • Jack Dempsey worked as a boxer[6].
  • Jack Dempsey's professions included actor[7].
  • Jack Dempsey's professions included film actor[8].
  • Jack Dempsey's professions included military officer[9].
  • Jack Dempsey received the No. 1 Award of the National Cartoonists Society[15].
  • Jack Dempsey received the International Boxing Hall of Fame[16].
  • Jack Dempsey received the WBA World Heavyweight Champion[17].
  • Jack Dempsey received the The Ring World Heavyweight Champion[18].
  • Jack Dempsey received the Barney Nagler Award[19].
  • Jack Dempsey received the Sugar Ray Robinson Award[20].
  • Jack Dempsey is recorded as male[21].
  • Jack Dempsey's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jack Dempsey's Commons category is recorded as Jack Dempsey[23].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[24].
  • Jack Dempsey's sport is recorded as boxing[25].
  • Jack Dempsey's family name is recorded as Q16774952[26].
  • Jack Dempsey's given name is recorded as Jack[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Manassa[2], Jack Dempsey… he was born on June 24, 1895[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include boxer[6], actor[7], film actor[8], and military officer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include No. 1 Award of the National Cartoonists Society[15]; International Boxing Hall of Fame[16], a sports hall of fame[28], in United States[29], founded in 1990[30]; WBA World Heavyweight Champion[17]; The Ring World Heavyweight Champion[18]; Barney Nagler Award[19], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1940[33]; and Sugar Ray Robinson Award[20], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1938[36].

Personal Life

Jack Dempsey was married to Estelle Taylor[12].

Death and Burial

Jack Dempsey died on May 31, 1983[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[24]. Burial took place at Southampton Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jack Dempsey ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,769 views/month, #5,933 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Jack Dempsey born?

Born in Manassa[2], Jack Dempsey…

Where did Jack Dempsey die?

Jack Dempsey died in New York City[4].

Who was Jack Dempsey married to?

Jack Dempsey's spouses include Estelle Taylor[12].

What did Jack Dempsey do for work?

Jack Dempsey worked as boxer[6], actor[7], film actor[8], and military officer[9].

What awards did Jack Dempsey receive?

Honors received include No. 1 Award of the National Cartoonists Society[15], International Boxing Hall of Fame[16], WBA World Heavyweight Champion[17], and The Ring World Heavyweight Champion[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . digital.library.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved . digital.library.illinoisstate.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . list of WBA world champions. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . list of The Ring world champions. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . bwaa.org. Retrieved . bwaa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . bwaa.org. Retrieved . bwaa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation boxer, actor, film actor +1
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  2. 13d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Place of death New York City
    Family name Q16774952
    Writing language English
    + 33 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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