10 Facts about Bonnie and Clyde

Thursday, August 6th 2015. | Figures

If you are interested to know the famous American robbers and outlaws, you have to check Facts about Bonnie and Clyde. Clyde was born on 24 March 1909 and died on 23 May 1934. His real name was Clyde Chestnut Barrow. But people also knew him as Clyde Champion Barrow. On the other hand, Bonnie Elizabeth Parker was born on 1 October 1910 and died on 23 May 1934. Here are other interesting facts about Bonnie and Clyde below:

Facts about Bonnie and Clyde 1: the actions

Both were in action during the Great Depression. They and the gang went to central United States from Dallas.

Facts about Bonnie and Clyde 2: the gang

The members of the gang were W. D. Jones, Blanche Barrow, Henry Methvin, Raymond Hamilton, Buck Barrow, Ralph Fults and Joe Palmer.

Bonnie Parker

Facts about Bonnie and Clyde 3: Public Enemy Era

In 1931 to 1935, the Americans gave a lot of attention for Clyde, Bonnie and the gang during the public enemy era. The gang focuses their action to rob the rural gas station and small stores. They were responsible for killing some civilians and police officers.

Facts about Bonnie and Clyde 4: the death of Clyde and Bonnie

The law officers finally killed Bonnie and Clyde in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.

Bonnie and Clyde

Facts about Bonnie and Clyde 5: the popularity

The story and action of Bonnie and Clyde inspired the author to create their work. Bonnie and Clyde was used as the title for the movie of Arthur Penn’s 1967. The role of Clyde and Bonnie were depicted by Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty. Get facts about Billy the Kid here.

Facts about Bonnie and Clyde 6: the depiction of the couple

At that time, the press, newspaper, magazines and newsreel had the odd depiction of Parker and Barrow. The people believed that Bonnie was a machine gun killer. But it was not proved.

Bonnie and Clyde Film

Facts about Bonnie and Clyde 7: who was Bonnie Parker?

His father was a bricklayer named Charles Parker. When Bonnie was four years old, she died. She married Roy Thornton, but it was not last longer even though both never divorced. When Parker died, she still wore the wedding ring given by Thorton.

Facts about Bonnie and Clyde 8: Clyde Chestnut Barrow

Clyde Chestnut Barrow was raised by a very poor family. He was arrested by police officer for the first time when he did not return the rental car on time in 1926.

Bonnie and Clyde Pic

Facts about Bonnie and Clyde 9: legitimate job

In 1927 till 1929, he had a legitimate job, but he also robbed stores. Then he was jailed.

Facts about Bonnie and Clyde 10: the first killing

Clyde killed for the first time when he was in a prison. He killed an inmate using a lead pipe to kill because he was assaulted sexually several times. Find out facts about Black Bart here.