Wild Bill Hickok

Wild Bill Hickok (1837–1876) was an American poker player, gunfighter and gold miner.

Also recorded as James Butler Hickok; Wild Bill; J. B. Hickok.

Overview

Recorded at birth as James Butler Hickok.

Also worked under the name Wild Bill Hickok.

Born at Troy Grove in 1837, died at Deadwood in 1876.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is stagecoach, military and hunting.

Employment is recorded with Pony Express and United States Marshals Service. Positions recorded include sheriff.

Distinctions recorded are Poker Hall of Fame.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Wild Bill Hickok”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q44677: Wild Bill Hickok
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