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Wild Bill Hickok
American folk hero and lawman (1837–1876)
For the American football player and industrialist, see Bill Hickok (American football). For other uses of "Wild Bill", see Wild Bill (disambiguation).
Wild Bill Hickok | |
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| Born | James Butler Hickok (1837-05-27)May 27, 1837 Homer, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1876(1876-08-02) (aged 39) Deadwood, Dakota Territory, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Resting place | Mount Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood, Dakota Territory |
| Other names | James B.
Hickok, J.B. Hickok, Shanghai Bill, William Hickok, William Haycock |
| Occupations | |
| Spouse | Agnes Thatcher Lake (m. ) |
| Parent(s) | William Alonzo Hickok and Polly Butler |
James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as "Wild Bill" Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his life on the frontier as a soldier, scout,