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Execution of William Laud

When
10 January 1645
Where
Tower Hill, London
Part of
Execution of William Laud

William Laud was beheaded on Tower Hill on 10 January 1645 following a bill of attainder.

Despite a royal pardon, Laud was executed for treason on Tower Hill. The site, north-west of the Tower moat, was a traditional location for public executions of high-status individuals.

Sources

  1. William Laud Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
  2. Tower Hill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29

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