Jonathan Wild

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:activeYears 1700s
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:London
gptkb:Robert_Walpole
gptkbp:born 1682
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._John's_Church,_Westminster
gptkbp:chargingTime theft
The Thief-Takers
gptkbp:children gptkb:Jonathan_Wild_Jr.
gptkbp:commanded execution by hanging
gptkbp:contributedTo criminal justice system
gptkbp:convictedOf found guilty
gptkbp:court 1725 trial for theft
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Referenced in songs and literature
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired characters in literature
gptkbp:depictedIn gptkb:The_Life_and_Adventures_of_Jonathan_Wild,_the_Great
Various films and books
gptkbp:died 1725
gptkbp:education self-educated
gptkbp:famousFor his elaborate schemes
his dual role as a criminal and law enforcer
his manipulation of the legal system
managing criminals
gptkbp:famousQuote "I am the law."
gptkbp:famousRival gptkb:Henry_Fielding
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Jonathan_Wild
gptkbp:historicalContext social issues of 18th century England
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Early 18th century
gptkbp:historicalSignificance early example of a police figure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jonathan Wild
gptkbp:influence crime_in_London
gptkbp:influenceOn detective fiction genre
modern policing
the portrayal of anti-heroes in media
gptkbp:inspiration Fagin_in_Oliver_Twist
gptkbp:knownFor criminal activities
gptkbp:legacy influence on crime fiction
gptkbp:nickname The Great Man
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:The_Great_Plague_of_London
The Great Fire of London
establishing a network of informants
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:The_History_of_Jonathan_Wild,_the_Great
The Thief-Taker
gptkbp:occupation thief-taker
gptkbp:portrayedBy Various actors in adaptations
gptkbp:residence gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Wild