Jonathan Wild, also spelled Wilde, was a London underworld figure notable for operating on both sides of the law, posing as a public-spirited vigilante entitled the "Thief-Taker General". Wikipedia
Born: May 6, 1683, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Died: May 24, 1725 (age 42 years), Tyburn, London
Criminal status: Publicly executed on 24 May 1725
Employer(s): Lord Mayor of London, self-employed
Other names: The Great Corrupter