answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Captain Moonlite, aka Captain Moonlight, aka Andrew George Scott, was originally a preacher at the small Victorian town of Egerton. An admirer of Ned Kelly, he made a sudden decision to become a bushranger. His first target was the manager of the Egerton Bank, who was fully aware of Scott's identity. Scott tied him up, with orders to tell police he had been robbed by Captain Moonlight. It is believed that the choice of name was a spur-of-the-moment decision based upon the robbery occurring in the middle of the night, under moonlight.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why did Andrew George Scott Name Himself Captain Moonlight?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Who was captin moonflight?

Do you mean Captain Moonlight?. If so, Captain Moonlight was an Australian bushranger whose real name was Andrew George Scott. See the link for more information.


When was Andrew George Scott born?

Andrew George Scott (Captain Moonlight, the Australian bushranger) was born In Ireland, son of an Anglican minister, and was baptized on 5 July, 1842.


Where did Captain Moonlight get the name from?

Captain Moonlite, aka Captain Moonlight, aka Andrew George Scott, was originally a preacher at the small Victorian town of Egerton. An admirer of Ned Kelly, he made a sudden decision to become a bushranger. His first target was the manager of the Egerton Bank, who was fully aware of Scott's identity. Scott tied him up, with orders to tell police he had been robbed by Captain Moonlight. It is believed that the choice of name was a spur-of-the-moment decision based upon the robbery occurring in the middle of the night, under moonlight.


When was captain moonlight born?

Captain Moonlite was hanged on 20 January 1880 at Darlinghurst Court.


Bushranger Andrew George Scott was better known as who?

Andrew George Scott was better known as bushranger Captain Moonlite.


How did Andrew George Scott die?

Andrew George Scott (Captain Moonlight, the Australian bushranger) was hanged in Darlinghurst Gaol in January 1880. He was buried in Rookwood Cemetary, despite his last wishes to be buried with his "beloved James Nesbitt". In January 1995 his body was exhumed and he was buried next to James, his partner, in Gundagai Cemetery.


What church did Andrew George Scott get buried in?

Andrew George Scott (Captain Moonlight, the Australian bushranger) was hanged in Darlinghurst Gaol in January 1880. He was buried in Rookwood Cemetary, despite his last wishes to be buried with his "beloved James Nesbitt". In January 1995 his body was exhumed and he was buried next to James, his partner, in Gundagai Cemetery.


How did Andrew Scott die?

Andrew George Scott (Captain Moonlight, the Australian bushranger) was hanged in Darlinghurst Gaol in January 1880. He was buried in Rookwood Cemetary, despite his last wishes to be buried with his "beloved James Nesbitt". In January 1995 his body was exhumed and he was buried next to James, his partner, in Gundagai Cemetery.


When did George Fairweather Moonlight die?

George Fairweather Moonlight died in 1884.


When was George Fairweather Moonlight born?

George Fairweather Moonlight was born in 1832.


How did george Scott die?

Andrew George Scott (Captain Moonlight, the Australian bushranger) was hanged in Darlinghurst Gaol in January 1880. He was buried in Rookwood Cemetary, despite his last wishes to be buried with his "beloved James Nesbitt". In January 1995 his body was exhumed and he was buried next to James, his partner, in Gundagai Cemetery.


Where did captain moonlight go to prison?

Andrew George Scott also known as Captain Moonlite was born in Ireland and lived from 1842 to 1880 CE. In 1870 CE he was sentenced to twelve months in Maitland goal, he spent a large amount of his sentence in Parramatta Lunatic Asylum because he feigned insanity. He was then sent to Ballarat goal then to Pentridge goal.