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Philip Sugden | |
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| Born | January 27, 1947 |
| Died | April 2014 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Jack the Ripper and other studies in the history of crime |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Hull College of Commerce; University of Hull |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of Hull Chenet School |
Philip Sugden (January 27, 1947 – April 26, 2014) was an English historian, best known for his comprehensive study of Jack the Ripper case, including the books The Complete History of Jack the Ripper, first published in 1994, and The Life and Times of Jack the Ripper (1996). He was the first academic historian to work on the case.[1]