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Joaquin Murieta: Vacquero, Gold Miner, & Bandit #149578281
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Known as a Mexican Robin Hood, he was born in 1829 in Sonora, Mexico, and came to California during the gold rush of 1849 where he worked as a vacquero and miner. After he was run off of his claim and his brother and wife were murdered, he turned to banditry. He was captured and killed in 1853.