Famous Thieves from History
Here are a few famous thieves in ancient history. Some of these thieves were heroes, while others were villains. However, they all shared a common trait: cunning, courage, and willingness to break laws to achieve their goals.
Arsinoe I was an Egyptian queen who was well known for her cunning. She was married twice to different kings and became ruler of Egypt after their deaths. Arsinoe is known for stealing the treasure of other rulers to use it in her own kingdom. She was also well-known for her ability to use her beauty and charm to influence men into giving her the things she wanted.
Han Xin was a Chinese General who lived in the Han Dynasty. He was known as a brilliant strategist and for his ability to outsmart opponents. Han Xin is also well-known for his thievery, and his use guerilla tactics. He would steal supplies from his opponents and feed his troops with them.
Caravaggio was an Italian painter and notorious thief. Caravaggio was known for using dramatic lighting to create realistic images of people and things. He was known for his violent temper, and his tendency to run into legal trouble. He was imprisoned once for stealing a blade from a rival painter.
Violette Noziere is a French thief that became famous in the 1930s. She was known for using her beauty and charm to get men to give her money and gifts. She was caught and convicted for poisoning her father to try to inherit his wealth.
John Dillinger is an American bank robber that became famous during the Great Depression. His gang was responsible for several bank robberies across the United States. They were also known for their daring police escapes. Federal agents killed Dillinger in a shooting outside a cinema.
Bonnie and Clyde was a criminal duo that operated in the United States during the Great Depression. They were well-known for their series of murders and robberies that they committed in several states. Bonnie and Clyde were infamous because of their romance and daring escapes. They were killed in an ambush by police.
Robin Hood, a legendary figure known for stealing and giving to the needy. He was said to live in Sherwood Forest, England in the 12th century. He led a group of outlaws that robbed corrupt nobles while giving the goods they stole to the poor. Robin Hood has been the inspiration for countless movies, TV shows, and stories.
Cartouche was the thief Louis-Dominique Garthausen (also known as Cartouche) who lived in France during the 18th Century. Cartouche was known for his daring crimes and his flamboyant persona. He would disguise himself and use charm to approach his victims. Cartouche was finally caught and executed in the year 1721.
Dick Turpin was an English highwayman active in the 18th century. He was well-known for his daring robberies, and his skills as a rider. Turpin often held up coaches and stagecoaches in the streets of London and stole money and valuables. In 1739, he was finally caught and executed.
Arthur Raffles is a fictional character that was created by E.W. Hornung. Raffles, a gentleman thief from Victorian England, was known as a gentleman. Raffles was known for being charming, intelligent, and for his daring robberies. Raffles was known to steal from the wealthy and powerful. However, he had a code that prohibited him from stealing. Those who cannot afford to lose should not bet. Raffles, a character popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, inspired many movies, television shows, and novels.
Ali Baba, a legend from Arabic folklore is known for being cunning and thieving. He was said to live in ancient Persia, and to have found a cave containing treasures belonging to a group of thieves. Ali Baba was able to outwit the thieves and take the treasure. His story has inspired several books, TV shows, and movies.
Blackbeard (Edward Teach), also known as Blackbeard was a notorious pirate in the Caribbean at the beginning of the 18th century. Blackbeard was known for braiding and tying ribbons around his long black beard. Blackbeard, who was known for his cunningness and brutality, would intimidate his opponents by lighting his beard. Eventually, he was killed by British naval forces in a battle.
Billy the Kid (also known as William H. Bonney) was an American outlaw in the American West at the end of the 19th century. He was well-known for his fast draw and daring escapes. Billy the Kid’s charm and ability to gain people’s confidence were also well-known. Sherriff Pat Garrett eventually killed him.
La Cagoule wasa French criminal group that operated in the 1930s. The group was well-known for its rightwing ideology and use of violence in order to achieve their goals. La Cagoule is responsible for many bombings, assassinations and thefts in France. French authorities dismantled the group.
Mandrin Louis Mandrin, a French smuggler who was also a thief lived in the 18th century. He was well-known for his daring robberies, and clever disguises he used to avoid detection. Mandrin was finally caught and executed in the year 1755. But his legend continued to live on and inspired several books and films.
