Rahim Tabet | Februari 25, 2015 |
Biography
According to the official designation is meant by the Wild West, a former community of pioneers in the Northwest part of America. When you call the concept determine the image of a country full of miners, cowboys and Indians, the stables of the other, and was in turn conquered by number three. It was commonplace for these legendary characters from the Wild West.
1. Billy the Kid
During his 21-year life - he has not gotten older - Billy the Kid has 21 people were killed. Most victims died while trying to escape from prison. In some devious way was Billy the Kid then in possession of a revolver. With this he could work extremely well! Billy the Kid is counted among the gunslingers of the Wild West. In all probability he has committed his first murder at the age of 12. Less than ten years later, Billy the Kid himself shot dead; Sheriff Pat Garrett ended bullying sheriff 'a long period.
2. Wyatt Earp
If you look at the CV of Wyatt Earp, it evokes the image of a hardworking man. He has worked as a buffalo hunter, farmer, sheriff, gambler, saloon keeper and miner. Obviously it is not for nothing contained in this illustrious list! Wyatt Earp was in fact involved in a legendary gunfight. This battle is also known as' the gunfight at the OK Corral '. More concretely, it was a - out of control - dispute between Wyatt Earp and a bunch of cattle rustlers. Earp was convinced that the thieves also had one of his horses stolen. During the firefight lap Wyatt Earp one of the rustlers death. Years later, 'the gunfight at the O.K. Corral 'filmed. The leading roles were Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas.
3. Jesse James
Like Butch Cassidy also loved Jesse James to keep busy with robbing trains and banks. In this way, he tried - with his brother Frank - to thwart the plans of investors. However, the reason is not clear. Butch Cassidy was driven by revenge. Probably the Jesse James came to own gain. Perhaps also attracted the voltage at him. Another similarity between the two train robbers is that Jesse James was placed on a pedestal. Especially the poor residents of Missouri - who felt robbed by the government - saw him as a hero. Incidentally went raiding - who killed Jesse James - accompanied by much violence. , Killing many innocent people lost their lives. Then you think of cashiers and passersby. It was inevitable that once someone would stand up; on April 3, 1882 Jesse James was shot in the head. He died on the spot. According to the stories made the killer part of the gang of Jesse James.
4. Butch Cassidy
Of course, a bank robber not missing in this list! This role was Butch Cassidy a glove. Together with his brother - and his buddy Mike Cassidy - he formed a gang. The Wild Bunch 'had only one goal; they wanted to make it impossible for investors in a train rail link to complete the planned construction. In the past, these investors Butch Cassidy's mother country declined. Not only sabotaged Butch and his gang, the construction of the connection, they also committed train robberies. Furthermore, they raided the bank, where the relevant investors had given their money for safekeeping. Incidentally, there were enough people who Butch Cassidy as a hero worshiped. They made the comparison with Robin Hood; Cassidy was also provided on the rich people. However, his actions were at other motives. More than a century later - in 1969 - there is a movie about the life of Butch Cassidy. In this western classic played include Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Katherine Ross a role.
5. Davy Crockett
Although Davy Crockett is a nice position in the list of legendary figures from the Wild West has appropriated his roots in Europe. His pedigree goes back to, respectively, Ireland, England, Scotland and France. At one point his family relocated to the United States. During the Texas Revolution Davy Crockett played a key role. At the time, Texas was no state of the United States. The Mexicans wanted to get the land. During their actions they encountered fierce resistance from the Texans. In the battle of the Alamo - a mission building converted by the Texans to fort - it went wrong; Mexicans captured the fort and shot all Texans present death. It also showed Davy Crockett life.
6. Buffalo Bill
If there is a legendary person from the Wild West was aware of the status, which he enjoyed, it was Buffalo Bill. Just as Wild Bill Hickok, he enjoyed all the fame that his heroic actions afforded him. Commercial as he was, Buffalo Bill decided to earn his living. In 1883 he introduced the so-called "Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Then you have to think of a circus, which he toured the country. During the show, Buffalo Bill showed his cowboy skills. In the past he had worked as a skin hunter respectively, bull catcher, driver of stagecoaches, soldier and prospector. This experience was expressed in his show. To make it even more exciting, he added a sniper on the crew. It was not long Buffalo Bill received offers from abroad. In 1887 he organized a show in London for the celebrating Queen Victoria. This was followed by an extensive tour of Europe. When Buffalo Bill did too at the World Exhibition in Paris. You can imagine that he has earned a small fortune on his own Wild West show.
7. Wild Bill Hickok
Wild Bill Hickok lived in the early days of the Wild West; He was born on May 27, 1837 as Wild Bill Hickok. Unlike other legendary figures from this list, Wild Bill Hickok was one of the 'good' men. The greater part of his life he worked as a sheriff. Previously, he has driven a coach. During one of the rides - on the route of the Santa Fe Trail and Oregon Trail - he was attacked by a grizzly bear. Wild Bill Hickok, the animal-handedly slain with a knife. This incident was typical of his cold-blooded actions. According to the stories he has many a duel fought in the market place in his city. He was also involved in several shootings. At that time they played a game of poker with the gun on the table. These actions made him a hero. Wild Bill Hickok was aware of this; he enjoyed all admiration, who showed his fellow citizens for him.
8. Al Swearengen
When you think of the Wild West, you will also determine the image of lascivious women in a saloon on your retina. This is reflected in many western! Chances are that the filmmakers have been inspired by the life of Al Swearengen. Not only did he amassed a fortune with the opium trade, he also ran a number of saloons. In his first saloon organized Al Swearengen battles. This proved a great success; he kept a small capital on. This amount he invested in the Gem Theater. This setting was a cross between a casino, a theater, a pub and a brothel. Under the heading 'bowl appearance in my theater' Al Swearengen attracted many a woman inside. He then forced them into prostitution. Especially this activity earned him a lot of money on. By night, he earned as much as $ 5,000 for that time an astronomical high amount.
9. Calamity Jane
If you think the ladies were only good to serve liquor in the saloon, then you are wrong. Calamity Jane - born Martha Jane Cannery - joined as a scout with "George Armstrong Custer. In that position, she fought against the Indians. Since then, Calamity Jane was always dressed in a uniform. They also took into her nickname on; calamity means disaster. Add to this a rugged lifestyle - which was accompanied by a decent drink intake and relationships with famous men - and Calamity Jane was a symbol of the independent-minded woman of that time. This image inspired several filmmakers. The most famous film - based on the life of Calamity Jane - is the musical film, in which the main role was played by Doris Day. Nice to know is that Calamity Jane comes back in two cartoons of Lucky Luke. Earlier we wrote extensively about Jane in our top 10 adventurous women.
10. John Wesley Hardin
The Life of John Wesley Hardin can be best described as a series of flights. At a young age - John Wesley Hardin was just 15 years old - he came into contact with the law for the first time. The day before he had challenged someone to a wrestling match. Hardin won, but was then attacked by his opponent. John Wesley Hardin had no doubts and pulled his gun! In subsequent years, his days filled out remain with the police. In their own words - later recorded his life story - John Wesley Hardin grand total of 42 people killed. Money and honor drove him to the limit! Eventually, John Wesley Hardin served a sentence of 16 sentence. In 1895 - one year after his release - is Hardin John Selman Sr. killed in a saloon in El Paso.
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| Billy the Kid |
1. Billy the Kid
During his 21-year life - he has not gotten older - Billy the Kid has 21 people were killed. Most victims died while trying to escape from prison. In some devious way was Billy the Kid then in possession of a revolver. With this he could work extremely well! Billy the Kid is counted among the gunslingers of the Wild West. In all probability he has committed his first murder at the age of 12. Less than ten years later, Billy the Kid himself shot dead; Sheriff Pat Garrett ended bullying sheriff 'a long period.
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| Wyatt Earp |
2. Wyatt Earp
If you look at the CV of Wyatt Earp, it evokes the image of a hardworking man. He has worked as a buffalo hunter, farmer, sheriff, gambler, saloon keeper and miner. Obviously it is not for nothing contained in this illustrious list! Wyatt Earp was in fact involved in a legendary gunfight. This battle is also known as' the gunfight at the OK Corral '. More concretely, it was a - out of control - dispute between Wyatt Earp and a bunch of cattle rustlers. Earp was convinced that the thieves also had one of his horses stolen. During the firefight lap Wyatt Earp one of the rustlers death. Years later, 'the gunfight at the O.K. Corral 'filmed. The leading roles were Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas.
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| Jesse James |
3. Jesse James
Like Butch Cassidy also loved Jesse James to keep busy with robbing trains and banks. In this way, he tried - with his brother Frank - to thwart the plans of investors. However, the reason is not clear. Butch Cassidy was driven by revenge. Probably the Jesse James came to own gain. Perhaps also attracted the voltage at him. Another similarity between the two train robbers is that Jesse James was placed on a pedestal. Especially the poor residents of Missouri - who felt robbed by the government - saw him as a hero. Incidentally went raiding - who killed Jesse James - accompanied by much violence. , Killing many innocent people lost their lives. Then you think of cashiers and passersby. It was inevitable that once someone would stand up; on April 3, 1882 Jesse James was shot in the head. He died on the spot. According to the stories made the killer part of the gang of Jesse James.
 |
| Butch Cassidy |
4. Butch Cassidy
Of course, a bank robber not missing in this list! This role was Butch Cassidy a glove. Together with his brother - and his buddy Mike Cassidy - he formed a gang. The Wild Bunch 'had only one goal; they wanted to make it impossible for investors in a train rail link to complete the planned construction. In the past, these investors Butch Cassidy's mother country declined. Not only sabotaged Butch and his gang, the construction of the connection, they also committed train robberies. Furthermore, they raided the bank, where the relevant investors had given their money for safekeeping. Incidentally, there were enough people who Butch Cassidy as a hero worshiped. They made the comparison with Robin Hood; Cassidy was also provided on the rich people. However, his actions were at other motives. More than a century later - in 1969 - there is a movie about the life of Butch Cassidy. In this western classic played include Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Katherine Ross a role.
 |
| Davy Crockett |
5. Davy Crockett
Although Davy Crockett is a nice position in the list of legendary figures from the Wild West has appropriated his roots in Europe. His pedigree goes back to, respectively, Ireland, England, Scotland and France. At one point his family relocated to the United States. During the Texas Revolution Davy Crockett played a key role. At the time, Texas was no state of the United States. The Mexicans wanted to get the land. During their actions they encountered fierce resistance from the Texans. In the battle of the Alamo - a mission building converted by the Texans to fort - it went wrong; Mexicans captured the fort and shot all Texans present death. It also showed Davy Crockett life.
 |
| Buffalo Bill |
6. Buffalo Bill
If there is a legendary person from the Wild West was aware of the status, which he enjoyed, it was Buffalo Bill. Just as Wild Bill Hickok, he enjoyed all the fame that his heroic actions afforded him. Commercial as he was, Buffalo Bill decided to earn his living. In 1883 he introduced the so-called "Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Then you have to think of a circus, which he toured the country. During the show, Buffalo Bill showed his cowboy skills. In the past he had worked as a skin hunter respectively, bull catcher, driver of stagecoaches, soldier and prospector. This experience was expressed in his show. To make it even more exciting, he added a sniper on the crew. It was not long Buffalo Bill received offers from abroad. In 1887 he organized a show in London for the celebrating Queen Victoria. This was followed by an extensive tour of Europe. When Buffalo Bill did too at the World Exhibition in Paris. You can imagine that he has earned a small fortune on his own Wild West show.
 |
| Wild Bill Hickok |
7. Wild Bill Hickok
Wild Bill Hickok lived in the early days of the Wild West; He was born on May 27, 1837 as Wild Bill Hickok. Unlike other legendary figures from this list, Wild Bill Hickok was one of the 'good' men. The greater part of his life he worked as a sheriff. Previously, he has driven a coach. During one of the rides - on the route of the Santa Fe Trail and Oregon Trail - he was attacked by a grizzly bear. Wild Bill Hickok, the animal-handedly slain with a knife. This incident was typical of his cold-blooded actions. According to the stories he has many a duel fought in the market place in his city. He was also involved in several shootings. At that time they played a game of poker with the gun on the table. These actions made him a hero. Wild Bill Hickok was aware of this; he enjoyed all admiration, who showed his fellow citizens for him.
 |
| Al Swearengen |
8. Al Swearengen
When you think of the Wild West, you will also determine the image of lascivious women in a saloon on your retina. This is reflected in many western! Chances are that the filmmakers have been inspired by the life of Al Swearengen. Not only did he amassed a fortune with the opium trade, he also ran a number of saloons. In his first saloon organized Al Swearengen battles. This proved a great success; he kept a small capital on. This amount he invested in the Gem Theater. This setting was a cross between a casino, a theater, a pub and a brothel. Under the heading 'bowl appearance in my theater' Al Swearengen attracted many a woman inside. He then forced them into prostitution. Especially this activity earned him a lot of money on. By night, he earned as much as $ 5,000 for that time an astronomical high amount.
 |
| Calamity Jane |
9. Calamity Jane
If you think the ladies were only good to serve liquor in the saloon, then you are wrong. Calamity Jane - born Martha Jane Cannery - joined as a scout with "George Armstrong Custer. In that position, she fought against the Indians. Since then, Calamity Jane was always dressed in a uniform. They also took into her nickname on; calamity means disaster. Add to this a rugged lifestyle - which was accompanied by a decent drink intake and relationships with famous men - and Calamity Jane was a symbol of the independent-minded woman of that time. This image inspired several filmmakers. The most famous film - based on the life of Calamity Jane - is the musical film, in which the main role was played by Doris Day. Nice to know is that Calamity Jane comes back in two cartoons of Lucky Luke. Earlier we wrote extensively about Jane in our top 10 adventurous women.
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| John Wesley Hardin |
10. John Wesley Hardin
The Life of John Wesley Hardin can be best described as a series of flights. At a young age - John Wesley Hardin was just 15 years old - he came into contact with the law for the first time. The day before he had challenged someone to a wrestling match. Hardin won, but was then attacked by his opponent. John Wesley Hardin had no doubts and pulled his gun! In subsequent years, his days filled out remain with the police. In their own words - later recorded his life story - John Wesley Hardin grand total of 42 people killed. Money and honor drove him to the limit! Eventually, John Wesley Hardin served a sentence of 16 sentence. In 1895 - one year after his release - is Hardin John Selman Sr. killed in a saloon in El Paso.
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