Speaking of thieves, they almost move in the dark. They see all directions and do things carefully. Thieves have also become a legendary profession throughout history. So on History.com, I will take stock of the famous thieves in history.

NO.9 Prometheus

According to mythology, the Titans (children of Urans and Gaea) Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, so we can Eat chips and steak instead of raw food. From this point of view, we should thank him. But Prometheus was cruelly punished by Zeus for stealing fire. He was tied to a boulder and his liver was eaten by eagles every day.

NO.8 Robin Hood

Robin Hood is one of the most famous thieves in the world. As a British folklore figure, his existence has never been confirmed, and it is most likely that he is fictional (crying!). The story of Robin Hood and the Merry Men is quite old, dating back to the 13th century, but their stories still attract readers, and movies about Robin Hood can still bring huge profits to the producers!

NO.7 Blackbeard (1680-1718)

The thief we will introduce next is as famous as Robin Hood, and he is real. His real name was Edward Teach, a ruthless pirate known for his terrifying face and beard (hence his nickname). He was an out-and-out criminal. When he was in his thirties, the governor of Virginia sent soldiers to eliminate him, and he also lost his life in the battle. Blackbeard was pardoned, but soon returned to sea and continued to cause trouble.

NO.6 Jesse James (1847-1882)

This American thief did all kinds of evil: robbing trains, robbing banks, stealing carriages, etc. As long as he was around, there would be no peace around him! During the Civil War, he was a guerrilla, forming a team with his brother Frank and the Young brothers to intimidate the entire South. For a long time, Jesse has been a rogue, and his legendary story (although it is slightly different from the truth) has been passed down to this day.

NO.5 Baby-faced Killer Nelson (1908-1934)

Before Nelson came of age, he began his car-stealing career. At the age of 14, he was already a master in this area. He was nicknamed "Baby Face" because of his youthful appearance and short stature. Obviously, another reason why Nelson is famous is that he is the American citizen who has killed the most FBI agents.

NO.4 Bonnie (1910-1934) and Clyde (1901-1934)

This young criminal couple was convicted of crimes committed during their short "career". He is famous for various cases, such as bank robberies, murders, etc. They were famous during their lifetimes and became legends after their deaths, not only because of their crimes but also because of their lustful indulgences. The post shows the couple casually posing with guns, with both clearly deeply in love with each other. They fled with nothing and only had time to put on their clothes, so the police made the shocking discovery. This is what made them infamous as the odd couple.

NO.3 Mother Baker (1873-1935)

Mother Baker is one of the most unusual and famous thieves, not only because she is a very cruel criminal, but also Because she is the mother of a gang of bandits, the Baker Gang. At least that's what the FBI says. Other rumors, however, suggest that she was simply an old woman who knew about her children's criminal behavior but never interfered. Obviously, she neither wanted nor had the ability to commit the crime.

Her son's partner Alvin Karpis said: "She is not involved in our affairs. We only discuss our actions when she is not around. We will leave her at home alone when assigning tasks, or let her She went out to watch movies, so she watched a lot of movies." Apparently, after executing her without any evidence, the FBI was more willing to let us believe that she was the mastermind behind the gang.

NO.2 Dick Turpin (1705-1739)

If you ask a British person who the most famous British thief is, he will definitely say: "Dick Turpin". He started out as a horse thief and later became a killer. His so-called "glorious" criminal career is not just a story compiled by the writer William Harrison Ainsworth. It was this writer who created the entire legend about Dick Turpin bit by bit. In real life, Dick Turpin was just an ordinary thief, not a robber who rode a BMW named Black Bess, dressed fashionably, and behaved like a gentleman. Not to mention that he could ride these BMWs from Essex to York overnight.

NO.1 Francois Villon

Fran?ois Villon is from France and is a thief. He is famous for being a poet.

Apparently he was well looked after at court, and whenever he committed a theft his admirer, the Duke of Orléans, stood up for him. As one of the most famous thieves in France, Francois Villon was pardoned many times, but he was always unable to live a good life and would continue to commit crimes as soon as he was released. After Francois was caught committing the last crime, he was sentenced to hanging, but he escaped again and was exiled for only ten years. Nothing was heard from him since.

There are many such thieves in the history of the world. Some of them have become heroic desperadoes in people's hearts, but they are not as important or noble as described in the media or stories. Handsome.

In fact, some of them are even fictitious!