Jacques Mesrine was a notorious French criminal born on December 28, 1936, in Clichy, France. He became infamous in the 1960s and 1970s for his daring bank robberies, prison escapes, and violent confrontations with law enforcement. Mesrine was often referred to as the "Public Enemy No. 1" in France due to his criminal exploits and charismatic personality. Throughout his life, Mesrine was involved in various criminal activities, including kidnapping and organized crime. He authored an autobiography titled "L'Instinct de Mort," which detailed his life of crime. Mesrine was ultimately killed by police in 1979, cementing his legacy as one of France's most infamous criminals.