Leon Czolgosz
American laborer and assassin (1873–1901)
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Summary
Leon Czolgosz was born on May 5, 1873[1], in Detroit[2]. He died on October 29, 1901[3], in Auburn[4]. He worked as an anarchist[5], metalworker[6], and assassin[7]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,138 views/month, #5,383 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 1873[9]
- Place of burial: Soule Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Influenced by: Emma Goldman[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Leon Czolgosz[14]
- Cause of death: electrocution[15]
- Residence: Alpena[16], Posen[17], Cleveland[18], Natrona[19], Warrensville Township[20]
- Family name: Czolgosz[21]
- Given name: Leon[22], Frank[23]
- Pseudonym: Fred Nieman[24]
- Significant event: assassination of William McKinley[25]
- Political ideology: anarchism[26]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[27]
- Described by source: Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[28]
- Convicted of: murder[29]
- Commons Creator page: Leon Czolgosz[30]
Why It Matters
Leon Czolgosz has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Leon Czolgosz born?
Leon Czolgosz's place of birth was Detroit[2].
Where did Leon Czolgosz die?
Leon Czolgosz passed away in Auburn[4].
What did Leon Czolgosz do for work?
Leon Czolgosz worked as an anarchist[5], metalworker[6], and assassin[7].