Jack the Ripper
unidentified 19th century serial killer
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Summary
Jack the Ripper was born in United Kingdom[1]. He died in London[2]. He worked as a serial killer[3]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78,260 views/month, #1,651 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: London[5]
- Sex or gender: male[6]
- Commons category: Jack the Ripper[7]
- Said to be the same as: Aaron Kosminski[8], Montague Druitt[9], George Chapman[10], Francis Tumblety[11], William Henry Bury[12], Thomas Neill Cream[13], Frederick Bailey Deeming[14], Robert D'Onston Stephenson[15], Sir William Gull, 1st Baronet[16], James Maybrick[17], Walter Sickert[18], Joseph Silver[19], James Kenneth Stephen[20], Francis Thompson[21]
- Significant event: murder of Mary Ann Nichols[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jack the Ripper[23]
- Commons gallery: Jack the Ripper[24]
- Work location: Whitechapel[25]
- Floruit: 1888[26]
- Described by source: New International Encyclopedia[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Commons Creator page: Jack the Ripper[29]
- Different from: Kuba Rozpruwacz[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[31]
Why It Matters
Jack the Ripper has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include From Hell letter[34], a letter[35]; Dear Boss letter[36], a letter[37]; and Saucy Jacky postcard[38], a postcard[39].
FAQs
Where was Jack the Ripper born?
Jack the Ripper was born in United Kingdom[1].
Where did Jack the Ripper die?
Jack the Ripper died in London[2].
What did Jack the Ripper do for work?
Jack the Ripper worked as a serial killer[3].