Leonard Jones

Deceased Person

1797 – 1868

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Who was Leonard Jones?

Leonard "Live-Forever" Jones was an eccentric who claimed to be immortal. According to Jones, mortality was a side effect of immorality, and anyone could achieve immortality through a regimen of prayer and fasting. Jones was an unsuccessful politician, running repeatedly for President of the United States hailing his immortality as his platform. He was the brother of Laban Jones, a renowned preacher of the time.

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Born
Jul 3, 1797
Died
Aug 30, 1868

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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