Owen Suffolk

Australian bushranger and poet

Owen Suffolk - Australian bushranger and poet
Born

April 4th, 1829
195 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Australia

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Born in 1829, a bushranger and poet operated in Australia during the mid-19th century. Gained notoriety for criminal activities such as robbery and extortion. Also engaged in writing, producing poetry that reflected the life and struggles faced during that era. Later life included working as a confidence man, deceiving many with various schemes. Activities led to a significant underground reputation within Australian folklore.

Engaged in criminal activities as a bushranger

Wrote poetry that captured 19th-century themes

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