Robert James Lees
(1849-1931)

Died aged c. 82

Robert James Lees (12 August 1849 – 11 January 1931) 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.

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Robert James Lees (1849-1931) author, journalist, philanthropist, Spiritualist and Congregational Minister was born here.

Jilly Flowers Florist, Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, United Kingdom where they was born (1849)