Charles Bronson, born Michael Gordon Peterson, is a notorious British prisoner known for his violent behavior and numerous escape attempts. Born into an ordinary family, Michael showed a tendency towards violence and a desire for fame from a young age. He was first imprisoned for armed robbery and quickly gained notoriety for his outbursts and attacks on guards.
After being transferred to a psychiatric hospital, Michael was eventually released and adopted the pseudonym "Charles Bronson" after a famous actor. He began participating in underground fights and gained a reputation for his brutality. However, he was soon imprisoned again for jewelry robbery.
While in prison, Bronson took a librarian hostage, stripped naked, and smeared himself with ointment to make it difficult for guards to restrain him. He was eventually beaten and warned that he would die in prison if he did not change his behavior.
Bronson briefly attended a prison creativity circle, where he discovered a talent for fine art. However, he soon returned to his old ways and took the leader of the circle hostage, stripping naked and smearing himself with black paint.
At the time of filming a documentary about his life, Bronson had spent 34 years in prison, 30 of which were in solitary confinement. His release date remains unknown, and he is recognized as the most cruel and famous prisoner in Great Britain.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Charles Bronson's real name was Michael Gordon Peterson.
2. Michael Peterson was born into an ordinary family with average wealth.
3. At school, Michael discovered inclinations towards violence and a desire to become famous.
4. As a schoolboy, Michael loved to beat up teachers and other students.
5. Michael began stealing from the cash register at his workplace and attacked the police with his fists.
6. In the mid-1970s, Michael got married and had a child.
7. Michael's family lived poorly, so he decided to rob a post office.
8. Michael received a seven-year prison sentence for armed robbery.
9. Michael liked prison and decided to extend his sentence by beating guards and a worker.
10. Michael refused to learn a new profession in the sewing workshop to provoke the guards.
11. Michael became a celebrity in prison, feared and respected by other prisoners.
12. Michael was transferred to different prisons, where he committed the same outrages as before.
13. Newspapers began to write about Michael, and he realized his dream of becoming famous had come true.
14. Michael was sent to a mental hospital, where he didn't like the patients and staff.
15. Michael escaped from the mental hospital by strangling a patient.
16. Michael was sent back to prison, where he spent 26 years in solitary confinement without trial or investigation.
17. Michael organized riots and spent large amounts of money, leading to his being recognized as sane and released.
18. Michael's parents met him outside the prison, and he was brought to their house.
19. Michael wasn't happy with his living situation and decided to visit his uncle, Jack.
20. Michael's uncle knew useful people and could help him, but Michael had already taken the path of correction.
21. Michael's friend had a job for him, arranging underground fights where Michael could show off his skills.
22. Michael began to receive good money for his fights but not enough to buy his girlfriend, Alison, a ring.
23. Michael took a ring from a jewelry store, which led to his being sent back to prison.
24. Michael spent 69 days in prison before being brought to the head of the prison, who took note of the famous prisoner.
25. Michael took a librarian hostage and informed the guards, leading to a confrontation.
26. The prison warden made it clear to Michael that if he didn't behave, he would die in prison.
27. Michael began to attend the prison creativity circle, discovering a talent for fine art.
28. Michael's drawings were original, but the head of the creative circle wasn't interested.
29. The head of the circle tried to show Michael's drawings to the warden to help him get released early.
30. Michael took the leader of the circle hostage and tied him up, then waited for the guards.
31. Michael was sure he would never be free and that prison had fulfilled all his wishes.
32. At the time of filming a movie about him, Michael had spent 34 years in prison, 30 of which were in solitary confinement.
33. Charles Bronson was recognized as the most cruel and famous prisoner in Great Britain.