Ned Kelly
Australian bushranger and outlaw
Born
1855
171 years ago
Died
Category
Criminals & Outlaws
Country
Australia
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A prominent figure in Australian history, known for violent confrontations with law enforcement during the late 19th century. Operated as a bushranger in Victoria, leading his gang in a series of robberies and conflicts. Captured in 1880 after a final shootout at Glenrowan, the individual was tried and executed for murder. The legacy encompasses both infamy and a sense of folk hero status, deeply rooted in Australian culture.
Led the Kelly Gang in criminal activities
Fought in the Glenrowan siege against police
Produced the iconic bulletproof armor
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