Ned Kelly

Ned Kelly was an Australian outlaw and folk hero who lived in the late 19th century. Born in 1854, he gained infamy for his confrontations with the police, culminating in the famous 1880 siege at Glenrowan, where he and his gang faced off against law enforcement. Kelly is known for wearing homemade metal armor during this showdown. His life of crime, including bank robberies and cattle rustling, was seen by some as a fight against British colonial oppression. He was captured, tried, and hanged, leaving a lasting legacy in Australian culture and identity.