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Jonathan Wild

Jonathan Wild, also spelled Wilde (1682 or 1683 – 24 May 1725), was an English thief-taker and a major figure in London's criminal underworld, notable for operating on both sides of the law, posing as a public-spirited vigilante entitled the "Thief-Taker General". He simultaneously ran a significant criminal empire, and used his crimefighting role to…

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Wild's public career as "Thief-Taker General"

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Known for
Vigilantism, larceny, organized crime, social manipulation
Accomplice
Mary Milliner
Born
1682 or 1683 Wolverhampton, England
Country
England
Criminal charge
Theft
Criminal status
Publicly executed on 24 May 1725

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Criminal charge · 1
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Criminal status · 1
Jonathan Wild → Publicly executed on 24 May 1725
Died · 1
Jonathan Wild → 24 May 1725 (aged 41–42) Tyburn Tree Gallows, England

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Jonathan WildAccompliceMary Milliner1.00infobox
Jonathan WildBorn1682 or 1683 Wolverhampton, England1.00infobox
Jonathan WildCountryEngland1.00infobox
Jonathan WildCriminal chargeTheft1.00infobox
Jonathan WildCriminal statusPublicly executed on 24 May 17251.00infobox
Jonathan WildDied24 May 1725 (aged 41–42) Tyburn Tree Gallows, England1.00infobox
Jonathan WildEmployer(s)Lord Mayor of London, self-employed1.00infobox
Jonathan WildImprisoned atNewgate Prison1.00infobox
Jonathan WildKnown forVigilantism, larceny, organized crime, social manipulation1.00infobox
Jonathan WildMotiveEconomic gain via thief-taking1.00infobox
Jonathan WildOccupationsCarpenter, buckle-maker, criminal gang leader, fence, thief, vigilante1.00infobox
Jonathan WildOpponentCharles Hitchen1.00infobox
Jonathan WildOther nameThe Great Corrupter1.00infobox
Jonathan WildPenaltyDeath by hanging1.00infobox
Jonathan WildPredecessorCharles Hitchen1.00infobox
Jonathan WildSuccessorCharles Hitchen1.00infobox
Jonathan WildTitleThief-Taker General1.00infobox

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