Jim Jones
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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 (26,533 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 professions included religious leader[13].
- Jim Jones's education included a stint at Butler University[14].
- Jim Jones was educated at Richmond High School[15].
- Jim Jones's education included a stint at Indiana University Bloomington[16].
- Jim Jones received the premio Martin Luther King, Jr.[17].
- Jim Jones is recorded as male[18].
- Jim Jones's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Jim Jones was affiliated with the Communist Party of the United States of America[20].
- Jim Jones's Commons category is recorded as Jim Warren Jones[21].
- The cause of death was gunshot wound[22].
- Jim Jones's family name is recorded as Jones[23].
- Jim Jones's given name is recorded as James[24].
- Jim Jones's significant event is recorded as Jonestown massacre[25].
- Jim Jones's manner of death is recorded as suicide[26].
- Jim Jones's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].
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[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1855[30]; Richmond High School[15], a high school[31], in United States[32], headquartered in Richmond[33]; and Indiana University Bloomington[16], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1820[36], headquartered in Bloomington[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include murderer[6], pastor[7], cult leader[8], rapist[9], volunteer[10], and religious leader[13].
Recognition
Jim Jones received the premio Martin Luther King, Jr.[17].
Personal Life
Jim Jones was affiliated with the Communist Party of the United States of America[20].
Death and Burial
Jim Jones died on November 18, 1978[5]. He passed away in Jonestown[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[22].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jim Jones include Jonestown[38], a human settlement[39], in Guyana[40], founded in 1974[41].
Why It Matters
Jim Jones ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,533 views/month, #1,253 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Jonestown[38], a human settlement[39], in Guyana[40], founded in 1974[41].
FAQs
Where was Jim Jones born?
Born in Crete[2].
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[14], Richmond High School[15], and Indiana University Bloomington[16].
What awards did Jim Jones receive?
Honors received include premio Martin Luther King, Jr.[17].