Ronnie Biggs
English criminal notorious for train robbery
Born
Died
2013
13 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Criminals & Outlaws
Country
United Kingdom
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An English criminal became part of the infamous Great Train Robbery in 1963, where a gang intercepted a Royal Mail train in England and stole £2.6 million. Biggs played a crucial role in planning and executing the robbery. Following the theft, Biggs was arrested and sentenced to 30 years in prison but escaped from Wandsworth Prison in 1965, subsequently fleeing to Australia and Brazil. His escape and life on the run became legendary, leading to media fascination. In 2001, he returned to the UK after being diagnosed with health issues, where he served the remainder of his sentence before passing away in 2023.
Being a key figure in the Great Train Robbery
Escaping from Wandsworth Prison
Living as a fugitive for decades
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