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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, lawman, cattle rustler, gunslinger, gambler, showman, and actor, and for his involvement in many famous gunfights.
- James B. Hickok, J.B. Hickok, Shanghai Bill, William Hickok, William Haycock
- Gunshot wound
- James Butler Hickok, May 27, 1837, Homer, Illinois, U.S., (now Troy Grove, Illinois, U.S.)
- Mount Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood, Dakota Territory
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Wild Bill Hickok, a legendary frontiersman, army scout and lawman who helped tame the Wild West. Find out how he died, who killed him and what his famous "dead man's hand" was.
Wild Bill Hickok (born May 27, 1837, Homer [now Troy Grove], Illinois, U.S.—died August 2, 1876, Deadwood, Dakota Territory [now in South Dakota, U.S.]) was an American frontiersman, army scout, and lawman who helped bring order to the frontier West.
Oct 5, 2021 · Learn how James Butler Hickok became Wild Bill Hickok, a feared and famous gunslinger of the Wild West. Discover his early life, his gunfights, his death, and the myths and facts behind his legend.
Wild Bill Hickok personified the archetype of the gentleman gunfighter in the history of the American West. HowStuffWorks looks at his life and times.
Mar 8, 2017 · Learn about the life and legacy of James Butler Hickok, also known as Wild Bill, a legendary figure in the old west. He was a Civil War scout, a lawman, a gambler, and a showman who was killed in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Jun 12, 2006 · Learn about the life and exploits of James Butler Hickok, also known as Wild Bill, who was a skilled marksman, a Civil War scout, a deputy marshal and a folk hero. Discover how he earned his reputation as a man-killer and how he died in a saloon.
