Jack Sheppard Chalk and pencil sketch of Jack Sheppard in Newgate Prison, attributed to Sir James Thornhill, circa 1723 Born baptised 5 March, 4 March 1702 White's Row, Spitalfields, London, England Died 16 November 1724 Tyburn Tree Gallows, Middlesex, London, England Nationality English Other names "Gentleman Jack", "Jack the Lad" Occupation cane-chair maker, carpenter, thief, shoplifter, burglar, highwayman, pickpocket, gaol-breaker Known for his numerous escapes from prison and his crimes of theft and burglary, a biography of which is thought to have been ghostwritten by Daniel Defoe.