Age | 81 (age at death) |
Birthday | 12 August, 1849 |
Birthplace | Hinckley, Leicestershire |
Died | 11 January, 1931 |
Place of Death | His home, 'Hazelhurst', Fosse Road South, Leicester |
Hair Color | Grey |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Journalist |
Claim to Fame | Claims that he knew the identity of Jack the Ripper |
Robert James Lees (born 12 August 1849 in Hinckley, Leicestershire – died 11 January 1931 in Leicester) was a British spiritualist, medium, preacher, writer and healer of the late Victorian era and early twentieth century known today for claims that he knew the identity of Jack the Ripper, responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888.