William Marvell
William Marvell was an English executioner in the 18th century.
Marvell, a blacksmith by trade,[1] conducted hangings at Tyburn starting in 1715. He lost his job due to debt in November 1717,[2] and two years later he was convicted of theft after stealing "10 silk handkerchiefs."[3]
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References
- ↑ Abbott, Geoffrey. What a Way to Go (Macmillan, 2007), p. 195.
- ↑ "Being hanged at Tyburn". capitalpunishmentuk.org. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ "Old Bailey Proceedings, 14th October 1719". oldbaileyonline.org. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
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