Dan Kelly is a proper noun and can refer to different individuals. In Australian history, Dan Kelly is primarily known as one of the infamous Kelly Gang. Dan Kelly was born in 1861 in Beveridge, Victoria, Australia, and was the younger brother of bushranger Ned Kelly. The notorious Kelly Gang, including Dan, gained notoriety during the late 19th century for their criminal activities, which involved highway robberies, bank heists, and bushranging in rural areas.
As a member of the Kelly Gang, Dan played a significant role in their criminal endeavors, often serving as a lookout during their raids and robberies. He was also involved in a number of violent confrontations with law enforcement, earning a reputation as a dangerous and wanted criminal.
However, Dan Kelly's life was cut short during the infamous shootout at Glenrowan in June 1880. Alongside his brother Ned and fellow gang member Steve Hart, Dan took part in a standoff with police after their plan to derail a train failed. During the conflict, Dan was fatally wounded, and he eventually succumbed to his injuries.
The name "Dan Kelly" may also refer to other individuals with the same name, who may not be related to the historical figure associated with the Kelly Gang.
