Ned Kelly

Full Name: Edward Kelly
Profession: Bushranger and Outlaw

Nationality:

Biography: Leader of the Kelly gang, notorious for robberies and police shootings in the 19th century. His daring and notoriety made him an iconic figure in Australian history, folklore, literature, art and film.

His legacy is controversial; some view him as a folk hero and Australia's equivalent of Robin Hood, while others consider him to be a murderous villain.

Birthplace: Beveridge, Victoria, Australia

Died: November 11, 1880
Cause of Death: Execution by hanging

Historical Events

1880-06-28 Australian bushranger Ned Kelly captured at Glenrowan
1880-11-11 Australian Bushranger and outlaw Ned Kelly is hanged at Melbourne Gaol
1969-07-06 "Ned Kelly" starring Mick Jagger begins filming in and around Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
1969-08-18 Mick Jagger accidentally shot while filming "Ned Kelly" in Australia; he survives

Biographies and Sources

Kelly, Edward (Ned) (1855–1880) - Australian Dictionary of Biography