Buffalo+Bill





Buffalo Bill's real name is William Frederick Cody. He was born in Iowa territory and wa one of the most lively figures of the Old West. Cody got his nickname form killing 4,280 buffalo. Buffalo Bill was a Untied States solider, showman, bison hunter, and he worked for the Pony Express. Not only did he recieve the Medal of Honor in 1872, but he pressed for the rights for women and American Indians. Buffalo Bill met Louisa Frederici at a military camp in St. Louis. They then married on March 6, 1866. Unfortunatly, their marrige was not a joyful one. The couple had 4 children, though 2 died. Buffalo Bill was most famous with the cowboy shows he presented. Buffalo Bill died January 10, 1917, he was 70 years old. He died of kidney failure.

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