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Folk hero and Wild Bill Hickok

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Difference between Folk hero and Wild Bill Hickok

Folk hero vs. Wild Bill Hickok

A folk hero or national hero is a type of hero – real, fictional or mythological – with the sole salient characteristic being the imprinting of his or her name, personality and deeds in the popular consciousness of a people. James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as "Wild Bill" Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his work across the frontier as a drover, wagon master, soldier, spy, scout, lawman, gunfighter, gambler, showman, and actor.

Similarities between Folk hero and Wild Bill Hickok

Folk hero and Wild Bill Hickok have 4 things in common (in Unionpedia): American Civil War, American frontier, Calamity Jane, George Armstrong Custer.

American Civil War

The American Civil War (also known by other names) was a war fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865.

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American frontier

The American frontier comprises the geography, history, folklore, and cultural expression of life in the forward wave of American expansion that began with English colonial settlements in the early 17th century and ended with the admission of the last mainland territories as states in 1912.

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Calamity Jane

Martha Jane Canary or Cannary (May 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903), better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman and professional scout known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok and fighting against Indians.

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George Armstrong Custer

George Armstrong Custer (December 5, 1839 – June 25, 1876) was a United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars.

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Folk hero and Wild Bill Hickok Comparison

Folk hero has 275 relations, while Wild Bill Hickok has 152. As they have in common 4, the Jaccard index is 0.94% = 4 / (275 + 152).

References

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