Wild Bill Hickok
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Summary
Wild Bill Hickok was born on May 27, 1837[1], in Troy Grove[2]. He died on August 2, 1876[3], in Deadwood[4]. He worked as a poker player[5], gunfighter[6], gold miner[7], hunter[8], and soldier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,849 views/month, #3,207 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Moriah Cemetery[11]
- Father: William Alonzo Hickok[12]
- Mother: Polly Butler[13]
- Spouse: Agnes Lake Hickok[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Occupation: actor[16]
- Field of work: stagecoach[17], military[18], hunting[19], culture[20]
- Position held: sheriff[21]
- Employer: Pony Express[22], United States Marshals Service[23]
- Award received: Poker Hall of Fame[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Killed by: Jack McCall[26]
- Military branch: 7th Cavalry Regiment[27]
- Commons category: Wild Bill Hickok[28]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[29]
- Armament: Colt 1851 Navy Revolver[30], S&W .38 Single Action[31]
- Participated in conflict: American Civil War[32], American Indian Wars[33]
- Sport: poker[34]
- Family name: Hickok[35]
- Given name: James[36], Butler[37]
- Pseudonym: Wild Bill Hickok[38]
- Commons gallery: Wild Bill Hickok[39]
- Allegiance: Union[40]
- Medical condition: glaucoma[41], ophthalmia[42]
- Manner of death: homicide[43]
Why It Matters
Wild Bill Hickok has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Wild Bill Hickok born?
Wild Bill Hickok's place of birth was Troy Grove[2].
Where did Wild Bill Hickok die?
Wild Bill Hickok died in Deadwood[4].
Who were Wild Bill Hickok's parents?
Wild Bill Hickok's father was William Alonzo Hickok[12]. Wild Bill Hickok's mother was Polly Butler[13].
Who was Wild Bill Hickok married to?
Wild Bill Hickok's spouses include Agnes Lake Hickok[14].
What did Wild Bill Hickok do for work?
Wild Bill Hickok worked as a poker player[5], gunfighter[6], gold miner[7], hunter[8], and soldier[9].
What awards did Wild Bill Hickok receive?
Honors received include Poker Hall of Fame[24].