Jim Thorpe Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Jim Thorpe 28/05/1888   -   28/03/1953

Jim Thorpe Introduction:

Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century. This biography of Jim Thorpe provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Jim Thorpe Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Native Americans
  • Died At Age: 64
  • Sun Sign: Gemini
  • Also Known As: James Francis Thorpe
  • Born In: Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
  • Famous As: Athlete
  • Spouse/Ex-: Freeda V. Kirkpatrick, Iva Margaret Miller, Patricia Askew
  • Father: Hiram P. Thorpe
  • Mother: Charlotte Vieux
  • Siblings: Charlie
  • Children:
    1. Carl
    2. Charlotte
    3. Gale
    4. Grace
    5. Jim Jr.
    6. John
    7. Richard
    8. William
  • Died On: March 28, 1953
  • Place Of Death: Lomita
  • U.S. State: Oklahoma
  • Education:
    1. Carlisle Indian School
    2. Pennsylvania (1903-12)
    3. Haskell Indian Nations University
  • Awards: 1911 - All American Honors 1912 - All American Honors 1912 - Gold Medal In Pentathlon At Olympics 1912 - Gold Medal In Decathlon At Olympics
  • Bio: Jim Thorpe Was One Of The Greatest Athletes Of The 20th Century. This Biography Of Jim Thorpe Provides Detailed Information About His Childhood, Life, Achievements, Works & Timeline.