Buffalo Bill (William Frederick Cody)

Buffalo Bill, whose real name was William Frederick Cody, was a famous American showman and frontiersman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He gained fame for his skills as a hunter and scout, and he became a symbol of the American West. Cody is best known for his traveling Wild West shows, which celebrated frontier life through performances featuring cowboys, Native Americans, and historical reenactments. His entertainment promoted romanticized images of the Wild West and helped shape popular perceptions of American frontier history.