Jim Jones
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Jim Jones
Summary
Jim Jones is a human[1]. He was born in Crete[2]. He was born on May 13, 1931[3]. He passed away in Jonestown[4]. He died on November 18, 1978[5]. He worked as a murderer[6], pastor[7], cult leader[8], rapist[9], and volunteer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,572 views/month, #1,253 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jim Jones's place of birth was Crete[2].
- Jim Jones passed away in Jonestown[4].
- Jim Jones was born on May 13, 1931[3].
- Jim Jones died on November 18, 1978[5].
- Jim Jones held citizenship in United States[12].
- Jim Jones's professions included murderer[6].
- Jim Jones's professions included pastor[7].
- Jim Jones's professions included cult leader[8].
- Jim Jones worked as a rapist[9].
- Jim Jones's professions included volunteer[10].
- Jim Jones's education included a stint at Butler University[13].
- Jim Jones's education included a stint at Richmond High School[14].
- Jim Jones was educated at Indiana University Bloomington[15].
- Jim Jones received the premio Martin Luther King, Jr.[16].
- Jim Jones is recorded as male[17].
- Jim Jones's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Jim Jones was affiliated with the Communist Party of the United States of America[19].
- Jim Jones's Commons category is recorded as Jim Warren Jones[20].
- The cause of death was gunshot wound[21].
- Jim Jones's family name is recorded as Jones[22].
- Jim Jones's given name is recorded as James[23].
- Jim Jones's significant event is recorded as Jonestown massacre[24].
- Jim Jones's manner of death is recorded as suicide[25].
- Jim Jones's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
- Jim Jones's name in kana is recorded as ジム・ジョーンズ[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1931-05-13[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1978-11-18[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 0d3fb04b-1e71-455b-b8de-20d6126b2eff[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Jim Jones's place of birth was Crete[2]. He was born on May 13, 1931[3].
Education
Educated at Butler University[13], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1855[35]; Richmond High School[14], a high school[36], in United States[37], headquartered in Richmond[38]; and Indiana University Bloomington[15], a public research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1820[41], headquartered in Bloomington[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include murderer[6], pastor[7], cult leader[8], rapist[9], and volunteer[10].
Recognition
Jim Jones received the premio Martin Luther King, Jr.[16].
Personal Life
Jim Jones was affiliated with the Communist Party of the United States of America[19].
Death and Burial
Jim Jones died on November 18, 1978[5]. He passed away in Jonestown[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[21].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jim Jones include Jonestown[43], a human settlement[44], in Guyana[45], founded in 1974[46].
Why It Matters
Jim Jones ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,572 views/month, #1,253 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Jonestown[43], a human settlement[44], in Guyana[45], founded in 1974[46].
FAQs
Where was Jim Jones born?
Born in Crete[2], Jim Jones…
Where did Jim Jones die?
Jim Jones died in Jonestown[4].
What did Jim Jones do for work?
Jim Jones worked as murderer[6], pastor[7], cult leader[8], rapist[9], and volunteer[10].
Where did Jim Jones go to school?
Jim Jones was educated at Butler University[13], Richmond High School[14], and Indiana University Bloomington[15].
What awards did Jim Jones receive?
Honors received include premio Martin Luther King, Jr.[16].