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Execution of Captain Kidd

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Execution of Captain Kidd

Kidd, William · Wapping · Sea Captain

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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