# Butch Cassidy

Butch Cassidy was an American outlaw who led the Wild Bunch gang, also known as the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang, in a series of bank and train robberies across the American West during the 1890s and early 1900s. Facing increasing law enforcement pressure, he and his partner Harry Longabaugh, known as the Sundance Kid, fled to South America around 1901 and continued criminal activities in Argentina and Bolivia. The most widely accepted account holds that both men were killed in a confrontation with Bolivian soldiers in San Vicente, Bolivia, in November 1908, though the exact circumstances remain disputed.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** April 13, 1866
- **Birthplace:** Beaver, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** Outlaw / Robbery
- **Category:** Criminals
- **Also Known As:** Butch Cassidy, The Sundance Kid's partner

## Overview

Butch Cassidy was an American outlaw who led the Wild Bunch gang, also known as the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang, in a series of bank and train robberies across the American West during the 1890s and early 1900s. Facing increasing law enforcement pressure, he and his partner Harry Longabaugh, known as the Sundance Kid, fled to South America around 1901 and continued criminal activities in Argentina and Bolivia. The most widely accepted account holds that both men were killed in a confrontation with Bolivian soldiers in San Vicente, Bolivia, in November 1908, though the exact circumstances remain disputed.

## Profile Focus

Butch Cassidy is profiled in Peoplebio under Outlaw / Robbery. Current rank signal: #472. Trend score: 0.

## Public Impact

This entry tracks Butch Cassidy's relevance in Crime History using structured profile metadata, trend signals, and ongoing editorial updates.

## Timeline

### 1866 — Birth
Born in Beaver, United States

### 2026 — Profile Created
Butch Cassidy was added to the Peoplebio knowledge graph.

### 2026 — Profile Enrichment Update
Bio sections, timeline, quick facts, and profile notes were expanded.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Butch Cassidy is tracked in Peoplebio for impact in Outlaw / Robbery."
> — Butch Cassidy, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Profile summary: Butch Cassidy was an American outlaw who led the Wild Bunch gang, also known as the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang, in a series of bank and train robberies across the American West during the 1890s and early 1900s."
> — Butch Cassidy, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This profile was enriched with structured overview blocks."
> — Butch Cassidy, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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