What is Francis Tumblety's full name?
Francis Tumblety
Francis Tumblety nickname(s):
Indian Herb
Francis Tumblety date of birth:
1833
How old was Francis Tumblety when died?
70
Where was Francis Tumblety born?
Ireland
When did Francis Tumblety die?
May 28, 1903
Where did Francis Tumblety die?
St. Louis
Why did Francis Tumblety die?
Heart disease
How tall is Francis Tumblety?
5' 10" (178 cm)
What is Francis Tumblety nationality?
American
What is Francis Tumblety's occupation?
Criminal
Francis Tumblety claim to fame:
Earned a small fortune posing as an "Indian Herb" doctor throughout the United States and Canada.
Who is Francis Tumblety's father?
James
Who is Francis Tumblety's mother?
Margaret
Short Biography
Francis Tumblety (c.1833 – 28 May 1903) was an Irish-born American mountebank and medical quack who earned a small fortune posing as an "Indian Herb" doctor throughout the United States and Canada. He was an eccentric self-promoter and was often in trouble with the law. He has been put forward as a suspect in the notorious and still unsolved Jack the Ripper murder spree in Whitechapel, London, in autumn 1888.