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Buffalo Bill Cody

Discover the captivating life of Buffalo Bill Cody, born on February 26, 1846, in Iowa, moved to Kansas in childhood, an iconic Pony Express rider, Indian scout, buffalo hunter, and showman. Explore his Wild West Show that traveled Europe for a decade, his role as a land developer in Cody, Wyoming, and his contributions to women's rights and conservation. Learn about his final days and his legacy at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

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Buffalo Bill Cody

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  1. Buffalo Bill Cody

  2. William Frederick Cody • Birth or Given Name • Born: February 26, 1846 • Birthplace: Scott County, Iowa • Moved to Kansas at 7 years old

  3. Childhood • 5 Sisters • 1 Brother - Died when fell from a Horse • Loved the Outdoors • Helped Scout for Wagon Train • Rode in Expeditions for Wild Horses

  4. Notoriety • Pony Express Rider at Age 14 • Indian Scout for Military • Buffalo Hunter • Showman • Land Developer

  5. Pony Express Rider One of longest rides in History 322 Miles in 21 Hours http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pony_Express

  6. “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show” Began in 1882 Used real cowboys, cowgirls, Indians and livestock Bronco riding, roping, sharp-shooting, and Indian battles were demonstrated Show traveled through Europe for 10 Years Buffalo Bill’s previous Stage Appearances “The Scouts of the Praire” “Scouts of the Plains” http://www.richgros.com/Cody/the_wild_west_show.html

  7. Buffalo Hunter • Supplied bison meat to Kansas Pacific Railroad • Nickname “Buffalo Bill” given

  8. Land Developer • Brought recognition to Cody, Wyoming • Saw potential for tourism and ranching • Built hotels, encouraged energy and agriculture production http://www.codychamber.org/

  9. Contributions • Pushed for Women’s and Indian’s Rights • Became Environmentally Conscious • Against Hide Hunting • Pushed for Hunting Seasons • Yellowstone National Park

  10. Later Days & Recognition • Spent with family in Nebraska and Denver, Colorado • Fortune had dwindled • Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming

  11. Death January 10, 1917 71 Years Old Kidney Failure Denver, Colorado Gravesite Lookout Mountain 20 Miles West of Denver

  12. Works Cited Page http://www.buffalobill.org/history.htm http://download-free-pictures.com/history/buffalo-bill-cody.html http://free-stock-photos.com/buffalo-bill.html http://members.aol.com/Gibson0817/buffalo.htm http://www.bbhc.org/home/index.cfm

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