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Jim Jones - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 13, 1931 |
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| Died | November 18, 1978 (age 47) |
| Birthplace | Crete, Indiana, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Jim Jones's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Founder and leader of the Peoples Temple, orchestrator of the Jonestown mass murder-suicide. |
Intro
Jim Jones was an American cult leader, preacher, and founder of the Peoples Temple, a religious organization infamous for the mass murder-suicide in 1978 at Jonestown, Guyana, which resulted in the deaths of over 900 people.
Early Life & Background
Jim Jones was born in rural Indiana. He grew up in a poor household and reportedly showed an early interest in religion and authority. Jones attended Butler University in Indianapolis.
Career Highlights
- Founded the Peoples Temple in Indiana in the 1950s, promoting racial integration and humanitarian work.
- Moved the church to California in the late 1960s, expanding his following.
- Established Jonestown, a commune in Guyana in the 1970s.
- Orchestrated the mass murder-suicide at Jonestown on November 18, 1978, resulting in over 900 deaths.
Trivia
- Jim Jones's followers referred to him as 'Dad.'
- The Jonestown massacre is considered the largest single loss of American civilian life in a deliberate act until the events of September 11, 2001.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Jim Jones born?
Jim Jones was born the 13 May 1931.
Where is Jim Jones from?
Crete, Indiana, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About May 13th, 1931, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 13th, 1931 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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