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Jim Jones was an American cult leader. Born on 13 May 1931 in Crete, Jones died on 18 November 1978 in Jonestown at the age of 47.
Jones studied at Butler University and Richmond High School.
With a Wikipedia article in 51 languages, Jim Jones is No. 2,249 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 May 1931, Crete
- Died
- 18 November 1978, Jonestown (aged 47)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Murderer, pastor, cult leader
- Field
- Religion
- Party
- Communist Party of the United States of America
- Education
- Butler University, Richmond High School
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 9
- Wikipedia editions
- 51
Did you know
47
Lived to 47.
13 May
Shares a birthday with Pius IX and Alphonse Daudet.
51
Has a Wikipedia article in 51 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
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