Robert Stroud
American inmate and ornithologist (1890-1963)
Robert Franklin Stroud (January 28, 1890 – November 21, 1963), known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz", was an American convicted murderer, federal prisoner and author. He was one of the most notorious criminals in the United States.[1][2][3]
Robert Stroud | |
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 Stroud in 1951 | |
| Born | January 28, 1890 |
| Died | November 21, 1963 (aged 73) |
| Other names | The Birdman of Alcatraz |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Spouse | Della May Spore |
| Parent(s) | Benjamin Stroud Elizabeth Stroud |
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| Penalty | 54 yrs overall
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During his time at Leavenworth Penitentiary, he sold birds and became a respected ornithologist. He was transferred to Alcatraz, where he was incarcerated from 1942 to 1959.
Stroud was never released from the federal prison system; he was imprisoned from 1909 to his death in 1963.
References
change- ↑ Gregory 2008, p. 37.
- ↑ Ryan & Schlup 2006, p. 2012.
- ↑ Benton, Lisa M. (1998). The Presidio: From Army Post to National Park. UPNE. p. 228. ISBN 978-1-55553-335-9.
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