Billy the Kid
American outlaw and gunfighter (1859–1881)
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Summary
Billy the Kid was born on November 23, 1859[1], in New York City[2]. He died on July 14, 1881[3], in Fort Sumner[4]. He worked as a gunfighter[5], gambler[6], cowboy[7], ranch hand[8], and serial killer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51,110 views/month, #2,606 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Fort Sumner[11]
- Date of birth: September 17, 1859[12]
- Place of burial: Old Fort Sumner Cemetery[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: brigand[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Killed by: Pat Garrett[17]
- Commons category: Billy the Kid[18]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[19]
- Handedness: left-handedness[20]
- Family name: McCarty[21]
- Given name: Patrick[22], Henry[23]
- Pseudonym: William H. Bonney[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Billy the Kid[25]
- Commons gallery: Billy the Kid[26]
- Manner of death: homicide[27]
- Participant in: Lincoln County War[28]
- Number of victims of killer: 21[29]
- Convicted of: murder[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Nickname: Billy the Kid[32]
- Birth name: Patrick Henry McCarthy[33]
- Name in native language: Patrick Henry McCarthy[34], William Henry Bonney[35]
- Date of baptism: September 28, 1859[36]
- Different from: Piccola Billy[37]
Why It Matters
Billy the Kid has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Billy the Kid born?
Billy the Kid's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Billy the Kid die?
Billy the Kid died in Fort Sumner[4].
What did Billy the Kid do for work?
Billy the Kid worked as a gunfighter[5], gambler[6], cowboy[7], ranch hand[8], and serial killer[9].