David Koresh

GPTKB entity

Statements (276)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cultists
gptkb:spiritual_leader
gptkb:Legislative_body
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:Branch_Davidian
gptkbp:aftermath investigations into siege
gptkbp:arrested_for gptkb:ATF
gptkb:Waco,_Texas
February 28, 1993
firearms violations
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Branch_Davidian
gptkb:Branch_Davidian_compound
gptkb:Branch_Davidians
apocalyptic cults
ATF raid
FBI siege
gptkbp:battle April 19, 1993
gptkbp:belief gptkb:Christianity
Davidianism
Messianic claims
gptkbp:biography gptkb:A_Place_Called_Waco
gptkbp:birth_date August 17, 1959
gptkbp:birth_name gptkb:Vernon_Wayne_Howell
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Houston,_Texas,_USA
gptkbp:born August 17, 1959
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Houston,_Texas
gptkbp:born_on August 17, 1959
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Memorial_Park_Cemetery
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:76
gptkbp:cause_of_death gptkb:Fire
gptkbp:children gptkb:Samantha_Koresh
gptkb:Cynthia_Koresh
gptkb:David_Koresh_Jr.
several
Michelle Koresh
Cyrus Koresh
gptkbp:communication apocalyptic prophecy
gptkbp:community_impact increased scrutiny of cults
debate on religious freedom
gptkbp:compound_destruction fire consumed Mount Carmel Center
gptkbp:consequences led to changes in law enforcement tactics
gptkbp:controversial_teachings interpretation of the Bible
interpretation of prophecies
gptkbp:controversy gptkb:1993_Waco_siege
gptkb:Waco_siege
gun control
gun rights and religious freedom
1993 standoff with FBI
gptkbp:criticism manipulative tactics
gptkbp:critique_of_society anti-government sentiments
gptkbp:cult_status apocalyptic beliefs
leader-follower relationship
gptkbp:cultural_impact media representations
Subject of books and articles
Impact on law enforcement tactics
Influence on conspiracy theories
Symbol of religious extremism
Impact on gun control debates
inspired books and songs
Impact on government relations with religious groups
Discussion in sociology and psychology studies
Impact on media coverage of cults
Impact on public perception of religious groups
Impact on religious freedom discussions
Impact on the history of federal law enforcement.
Impact on the study of apocalyptic movements
Impact on the understanding of cult dynamics
Inspiration for various media portrayals
Impact on the history of American religious movements
inspired discussions on cults
gptkbp:cultural_references documentaries and films
in music and literature
numerous in popular media
gptkbp:date_of_birth August 17, 1959
gptkbp:death during FBI raid
gptkbp:death_date gptkb:33
April 19, 1993
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Waco,_Texas,_USA
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:films
gptkbp:died gptkb:children
April 19, 1993
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Waco,_Texas
FBI raid
gptkbp:died_on April 19, 1993
gptkbp:doctrine interpretation of the Bible
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:Waco:_American_Apocalypse
gptkb:Waco:_The_Rules_of_Engagement
numerous films and shows
gptkbp:end_of_the_siege fire consumed the compound
gptkbp:famous_for end times prophecies
Apocalyptic teachings
gptkbp:famous_quote “ I am the Lamb of God.”
gptkbp:fbi_negotiations failed to resolve peacefully
gptkbp:fbi_negotiators attempted to communicate
gptkbp:fbi_operation Operation Showtime
gptkbp:film gptkb:Waco:_American_Apocalypse
gptkbp:final_confrontation_date April 19, 1993
gptkbp:final_hours inside burning compound
gptkbp:final_stand gptkb:Mount_Carmel_Center
gptkbp:final_standoff 51-day siege
gptkbp:finish inside the compound
gptkbp:fire_department changes in tactics
gptkbp:followers gptkb:Branch_Davidians
approximately 100
charismatic
apocalyptic prophecies
imminent apocalypse
many died in the siege
strong emotional bond
unwavering during siege
gptkbp:followers'_demographics predominantly white Americans
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Branch_Davidian_sect
gptkb:Branch_Davidian_movement
gptkbp:government antagonistic
gptkbp:government_response gptkb:military_intervention
FBI intervention
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:ATF
gptkb:local_law_enforcement
gptkb:FBI
gptkbp:has_relationship_with several women in the compound
gptkbp:has_tradition communal living
gptkbp:historical_analysis scholarly studies
gptkbp:historical_context 1990s America.
gptkbp:historical_event 1993 Waco siege aftermath
gptkbp:historical_impact U. S. law enforcement policies
gptkbp:historical_legacy debate on government actions
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of government overreach
American cult history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label David Koresh
gptkbp:influence apocalyptic beliefs
American militia movements
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Davidian_movement
survivalist movement
cult dynamics studies
modern cult studies
subsequent cults
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Davidian_movement
gptkb:Victor_Houteff
gptkb:Seventh-day_Adventism
Christian fundamentalism
Davidian theology
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:books
gptkbp:investigates child abuse allegations
after the siege
gptkbp:involved_in religious extremism
apocalyptic teachings
fire during standoff
Gun battles with law enforcement
fire during siege
gunfight with law enforcement
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of investigations
gptkbp:is_associated_with survivalist ideology
gptkbp:is_believed_to gptkb:Messiah
special knowledge of the Bible
the final prophet
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:government_officials
his teachings
in American history
his leadership style
stockpiling weapons
gptkbp:is_debated_in divine revelation
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:documentaries
numerous books
gptkbp:is_married_to Rachel Jones
gptkbp:is_monitored_by by FBI
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:media_coverage
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by armed followers
gptkbp:is_taught_in Bible interpretation
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by end times
interpretations of the Bible
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Branch_Davidian_siege
gptkb:1993_Waco_siege
gptkb:Waco_siege
self-proclaimed prophet
apocalyptic teachings
Leader of the Branch Davidians
Claims of being the final prophet
self-proclaimed messiah
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:1993
gptkb:prophecy
authoritarian
1980s to 1993
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:Branch_Davidians
Bible studies
gptkbp:legacy controversial figure
debate over religious freedom
debate on religious freedom
Controversial figure in American religious history
influence on cult studies
gptkbp:legal_issue firearms violations
federal charges
1993 siege by ATF
gptkbp:location gptkb:Waco,_Texas
gptkbp:location_of_leadership gptkb:Waco,_Texas
gptkbp:media_appearances controversial
controversial figure
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive during Waco siege
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:negotiated_by with law enforcement
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Prophet
gptkb:Lamb_of_God
gptkbp:notable_burials gptkb:Memorial_Park_Cemetery
gptkbp:notable_case gptkb:fire_at_Mount_Carmel_Center
no trial due to death
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:1993_Waco_siege
gptkb:Waco_siege
gptkbp:notable_quote prophetic statements
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:spiritual_leader
gptkb:musician
gptkb:prophecy
gptkbp:personal_life troubled childhood
gptkbp:personality_trait charismatic leader
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Houston,_Texas
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Waco,_Texas
gptkbp:portrayed_in gptkb:The_Waco_Siege_(TV_miniseries)
gptkb:Waco:_The_Aftermath
gptkb:Waco_(miniseries)
media adaptations
various films and series
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Vernon_Wayne_Howell
gptkbp:public_interest true crime stories
high after the siege
gptkbp:public_perception polarizing figure
gptkbp:real_name gptkb:Vernon_Wayne_Howell
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:1993_Waco_siege
gptkbp:related_media manipulative
conflicted
gptkbp:relationship_with followers
his followers
gptkbp:relationship_with_atf hostile
gptkbp:relationship_with_fbi contentious
gptkbp:relationship_with_law_enforcement tense
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:religious_movement gptkb:Branch_Davidians
gptkbp:result “ I’m not going to die.”
compound burned down
gptkbp:sacred_text gptkb:Book_of_Revelation
gptkbp:self_declared_title gptkb:Lamb_of_God
gptkbp:self-proclaimed_title gptkb:prophecy
gptkbp:spouse multiple wives
Rachel Jones
gptkbp:successor gptkb:David_Thibodeau
gptkbp:support followers
gptkbp:survivors varied perspectives
few Branch Davidians
some followers escaped
gptkbp:tactics loss of life
51 days
gptkbp:tactics_used control over followers
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:Jim_Jones
gptkbp:was_involved_in gptkb:Waco_tragedy
gptkb:conflict
religious extremism
controversial practices
cult dynamics
child custody disputes
end times prophecies
religious controversies
gun ownership debates
religious persecution claims
gptkbp:was_known_for charismatic leadership
controversial teachings
his apocalyptic vision
his interpretation of the Bible
sexual relationships with followers
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:social_movements
American religious history
American cults
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:The_Lamb_of_God
gptkbp:year intense media scrutiny
inside compound
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Waco,_Texas
gptkb:Waco_siege
gptkb:Waco,_Texas,_USA
gptkb:Legislative_body
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4