Brodie, Deacon. William b. 1741 d. October 1, 1788 Folk Figure. A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, Deacon William Brodie was a noted Scottish cabinet maker and an Edinburgh City Councilman, who was also a known burglar and partyman known for his gambling, womaninzing and drinking. Brodie was believed to be the model for the characters of 'Dr. Henry Jekyll' and 'Edward Hyde' in the classic book, "The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde", written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886. Beginning his burglary and thiefing career in 1768 by first...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Parish Church, Buccleuch, Scottish Borders, Scotland
b. 1741 d. October 1, 1788