Bill Miner
American bandit (c. 1847 – 1913) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Bill Minor.
Ezra Allen Miner (1847 – September 2, 1913), more popularly known as Bill Miner, was an American bandit, originally from Kentucky,[2][failed verification] who served several prison terms for stagecoach robbery. Known for his unusual politeness while committing robberies, he was widely nicknamed the Grey Fox, Gentleman Robber or the Gentleman Bandit. He is reputed to have been the originator of the phrase "Hands up!"[3] Legend has it that Bill Miner admonished his cohorts to fire their guns when in danger of capture but "do not kill a man".
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Bill Miner | |
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Born | 1847[1] |
Died | September 2, 1913(1913-09-02) (aged 65–66) |
Nationality | American |
Other names | W. A. Morgan, George W. Edwards, Ezra Allen Miner, Grey Fox, Gentleman Robber, Gentleman Bandit |
Occupation(s) | stagecoach robber, train robber |
Known for | reputed to have been the originator of the phrase "Hands up!" |
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