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What was Butch Cassidy's real name?

  • John Henry Parker

  • Robert LeRoy Parker

  • William H. Bonney

  • Samuel Thomas

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Robert LeRoy Parker, better known as Butch Cassidy, was an American outlaw and train robber who led the Wild Bunch gang. He adopted the alias "Butch Cassidy" after a friend mistakenly called him "Butch" instead of "Butcher." Cassidy and his gang robbed banks and trains throughout the American West, becoming notorious for their daring heists and ability to evade capture.
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