Jim Bakker
American televangelist (1940–2026)
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Summary
Jim Bakker was born on January 2, 1940[1], in Muskegon[2]. He died on October 5, 2026[3], in Branson[4]. He worked as a televangelist[5] and television presenter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (410,067 views/month, #5,339 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Tammy Faye Messner[8]
- Child: Jay Bakker[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: North Central University[11], Muskegon High School[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Movement: Charismatic Movement[14]
- Commons category: Jim Bakker[15]
- Family name: Bakker[16]
- Given name: Jim[17], James[18]
- Convicted of: financial crime[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- Name in native language: Jim Bakker[21]
- Number of children: 7[22]
Why It Matters
Jim Bakker has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Jim Bakker born?
Jim Bakker was born in Muskegon[2].
Where did Jim Bakker die?
Jim Bakker died in Branson[4].
Who was Jim Bakker married to?
Jim Bakker's spouses include Tammy Faye Messner[8].
What did Jim Bakker do for work?
Jim Bakker worked as a televangelist[5] and television presenter[6].
Where did Jim Bakker go to school?
Jim Bakker was educated at North Central University[11] and Muskegon High School[12].