NAME AUTHORITIES: DNB: Jackson, John [called Gentleman Jackson] (1769-1845), pugilist LBT ID: JoJacks1845 | B/BAP: 1769-09-28 DIED: 1845-10-07 |
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Pugilist; champion of England from 1795 to 1804, when he was defeated by Jem Belcher.
After retirement he established a school that became headquarters of the Pugilistic
Club. | |