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He subsequently became notorious for his escape from prison in 1965, living as a fugitive for 36 years, and for his various publicity stunts while in exile. In 2001, Biggs returned to the United Kingdom and spent several years in prison, where his health rapidly declined.
Ronnie Biggs was a British criminal who was involved in the Great Train Robbery (1963) and later became a fugitive from justice. On August 8, 1963, Biggs and 14 other men stopped the Glasgow–London Royal Mail Train near Bridego Bridge, north of London, and stole £2.6 million.
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Dec 18, 2013 · Ronnie Biggs, who took part in the 1963 Great Train Robbery and escaped from prison, has died in London. He was a controversial figure who was praised by some for his humour and generosity, but condemned by others for his greed and violence.
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Read, concerned that the robbers may have hurt him, went to see Ronnie Biggs in Brazil to get his details, although was dismayed to find that Biggs did not know his last name and knew and cared very little about him.
Dec 18, 2013 · Biggs was convicted for his part in a train robbery 50 years ago in Britain. The gang stole $4.2 million - ...more. Subscribe to BBC News / bbcnews Ronnie Biggs, one of the notorious Great...
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Dec 18, 2013 · Ronnie Biggs, a carpenter and petty crook who became an international celebrity for his role in one of Britain’s most famous crimes, the Great Train Robbery of 1963, and for the decades...
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Dec 18, 2013 · One of the the criminals involved, Ronnie Biggs, died aged 84 today. He became infamous after going on the run from police, all over the world, for more than 30 years. What happened?
