John Dillinger

American gangster and bank robber

John Dillinger - American gangster and bank robber
Born

June 22nd, 1903
121 years ago

Died

July 22nd, 1934
90 years ago — 31 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Gained notoriety during the Great Depression as a bank robber. Led a group known as the Dillinger Gang, which committed a series of robberies across several states in the Midwest. Escaped from jail twice, becoming a symbol of criminality. Captured and shot by FBI agents in 1934.

Led the Dillinger Gang

Robbed several banks and shops

Escaped from jail twice

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