Execution of Captain Kidd
Scottish-born Captain William Kidd was hanged at Execution Dock in Wapping on 23 May 1701 following his conviction for piracy and murder by the English Admiralty court.
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William Kidd Biography and Timeline
Follow William Kidd through 1 dated historical records for Scotland.
William Kidd, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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