Charles Bronson, born Michael Gordon Peterson, is Britain's most notorious prisoner. Born on December 6, 1952, he started getting in trouble at a young age. He was involved in various crimes, including armed robbery, and was sentenced to seven years in prison. However, his behavior in prison was violent, and he was transferred to various facilities, including psychiatric institutions.
Despite being diagnosed with mental health issues, Bronson's behavior continued to be violent, and he was involved in numerous rooftop protests, escape attempts, and attacks on prisoners and guards. He was kept in solitary confinement for most of his sentence and was subjected to beatings and medication.
Bronson has been in prison for over 44 years, with 36 of those years spent in solitary confinement. He has been married three times and has converted to Islam. He has also become an artist and has sold his work to raise money for charity.
The question remains whether the authorities did the right thing in keeping Bronson in prison for so long, and whether his incarceration has been effective in rehabilitating him.
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1. Charles Bronson's birth name was Michael Gordon Peterson.
2. He was born on December 6, 1952.
3. He spent his early years in Wales and later moved to Luton.
4. His father ran a Conservative Club, and his aunt and uncle were a mayor and a mayoress.
5. Bronson was charged as a juvenile for stealing at the age of 13.
6. He dropped out of school and started working at an early age.
7. His first job was at Tesco supermarket, where he was fired after two weeks for attacking his manager.
8. Bronson got married at the age of 20 and had a child named Michael Jonathan Peterson.
9. He was arrested for armed robbery at the age of 22 and received a seven-year sentence.
10. Bronson spent time in solitary confinement and was transferred to different prisons due to his violent behavior.
11. He met the Kray Twins in a psychiatric facility.
12. Bronson was diagnosed with mental health issues but was never properly diagnosed.
13. He wrote a book called "Solitary Fitness" and sold millions of copies.
14. Bronson was known for his strength and holds six world records for strength and fitness.
15. He led multiple rooftop protests and was involved in various violent incidents.
16. Bronson was attacked by other inmates and guards on several occasions.
17. He was placed in "The Hannibal Cage," a special isolation unit, for his violent behavior.
18. Bronson converted to Islam and changed his name to Charles Arthur "Charlie" Salvador.
19. He got married again in 2017 to an actress.
20. Bronson has spent over 44 years in prison, with 36 of those years in solitary confinement.
21. He has created artwork and donated to various charities.
22. Bronson's case is set to be reviewed in two years, but he may face a life sentence for one of his kidnappings.