Jesse James was born on September 5, 1847, near Kearney, Missouri. He was an outlaw and bank robber who operated primarily in the Midwestern United States from the late 1860s until his death in 1882. Jesse James is often remembered for his association with the legendary gang known as the "James-Younger Gang," which included his brother Frank and the Younger brothers, Cole, Bob, Jim, and John. The gang was notorious for their daring bank robberies and train heists throughout the American Midwest during the post-Civil War era.
As an outlaw, Jesse James gained significant notoriety due to his criminal activities and became something of a folk hero among some segments of society. His reputation has been immortalized in numerous works of literature, music, film, and television, with many portrayals often depicting him as a Robin Hood-like figure who robbed from the rich to give to the poor.
Jesse James was killed on April 3, 1882, at the age of 34 by Robert Ford, a member of his gang, for a $5,000 reward. His death marked the end of an era for the notorious outlaw and solidified his place in American folklore as one of the most infamous criminals in U.S. history.
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