Tiburcio Vásquez

Tiburcio Vásquez
Born(1835-04-11)April 11, 1835
Monterey, Alta California, First Mexican Republic
(today California, U.S.)
DiedMarch 19, 1875(1875-03-19) (aged 39)
San Jose, California, U.S.
Criminal statusExecuted
ConvictionMurder
Criminal penaltyDeath by hanging

Tiburcio Vásquez (April 11, 1835 – March 19, 1875) was a Californio bandido who was active in California from 1854 to 1874. The Vasquez Rocks, 40 miles (64 km) north of Los Angeles, were one of his many hideouts and are named after him.

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