William Brodie
Edinburgh city councillor and burglar (1741–1788) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named William Brodie, see William Brodie (disambiguation).
William Brodie (28 September 1741 – 1 October 1788), often known by his title of Deacon Brodie, was a Scottish cabinet-maker, deacon of a trades guild, and Edinburgh city councillor, who maintained a secret life as a housebreaker, partly for the thrill, and partly to fund his gambling.
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William Brodie | |
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Born | (1741-09-28)28 September 1741 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 1 October 1788(1788-10-01) (aged 47) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Resting place | St. Cuthbert's Chapel of Ease, Edinburgh |
Other names | Deacon Brodie |
Occupation(s) | Locksmith, Councillor |
Known for | Housebreaking |
Children | 5 |
Criminal charge | Robbery |
Penalty | Hanging |
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