Buffalo Bill

1846 - 1917

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Biography

Buffalo Bill, born as William Frederick Cody in 1846, was a legendary figure of the American Old West. He was a colorful character known for his skills as a bison hunter, army scout, and showman. Cody earned his nickname 'Buffalo Bill' for his remarkable ability to hunt and kill thousands of buffalo, which earned him a reputation as a skilled marksman. He later gained further fame by creating Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, a touring exhibition that showcased cowboy life and frontier culture to audiences worldwide.