Robert Franklin Stroud
Robert Franklin Stroud, infamously known as the 'Birdman of Alcatraz,' was an American criminal and an inmate at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. He was convicted of murder and became renowned during his imprisonment for his interest in ornithology, where he studied birds and published two books on the subject. Stroud's unique combination of violent crime and intellectual pursuits has made him a fascinating figure in American criminal history, and his life inspired the 1962 film 'Birdman of Alcatraz.'
Born on Jan 28, 1890 (135 years old)
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Robert Franklin Stroud, known as the Birdman of Alcatraz, was a notorious inmate at the prison.
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Robert Franklin Stroud was one of the most notorious criminals housed at Alcatraz.
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Robert Franklin Stroud, known as the 'Birdman of Alcatraz', wrote scientific books on bird diseases while incarcerated.
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