Notable People · 1859–1881
Billy the Kid — Age & Birthday
Born: 17 September 1859 · Died: 14 July 1881 · Age at death: 21
How old was Billy the Kid when he died?
Billy the Kid died aged 21. He was born on 17 September 1859 and died on 14 July 1881.
Notorious American outlaw and gunfighter of the Old West
Did you know?Despite his reputation as a prolific killer, historical evidence suggests he was only personally responsible for the deaths of four men.
Henry McCarty (September 17 or November 23, 1859 – July 14, 1881), alias William H. Bonney, better known as Billy the Kid, was an American outlaw and gunfighter of the Old West who was linked to nine murders. He was solely responsible for four of them, and he may have played a role in five, alongside other men.
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- Age at death
- 21
- Years since death
- 145
- Born
- September 17, 1859 · New York City, United States
- Died
- July 14, 1881
- Cause of death
- Gunshot wound
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
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