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Edward Marcus Despard

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Edward Marcus Despard

Birth
Camross, County Laois, Ireland
Death
21 Feb 1803 (aged 51)
Southwark, London Borough of Southwark, Greater London, England
Burial
London, City of London, Greater London, England Add to Map
Plot
in the churchyard by St Paul's Cathedral
Memorial ID
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Army officer and revolutionary, was born into a military family in Queen's county, Ireland.
Hanged for high treason at Horsemonger Lane Gaol on February 21, 1803 for his role in a plot to assassinate the King.
Contributor: Robert Michael Graves

According to the Greater London Burial Index (via Find My Past) Edward Despard is buried in St Faith under St Paul's. The Find a Grave cemetery for this is cemetery ID number 2476447. misces63 (48378779)
Army officer and revolutionary, was born into a military family in Queen's county, Ireland.
Hanged for high treason at Horsemonger Lane Gaol on February 21, 1803 for his role in a plot to assassinate the King.
Contributor: Robert Michael Graves

According to the Greater London Burial Index (via Find My Past) Edward Despard is buried in St Faith under St Paul's. The Find a Grave cemetery for this is cemetery ID number 2476447. misces63 (48378779)

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