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Facts

Also Known As Ronald Arthur Biggs
Born August 8, 1929 • London • England
Died December 18, 2013 (aged 84) • London • England
Role In Great Train Robbery

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Ronnie Biggs, wearing a suit, is escorted by several uniformed British police officers outside a building after his arrest in October 1963.
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