Episode 2 of 4
Imprisonment of John Wilkes
- When
- 10 May 1768
- Where
- King's Bench Prison
Wilkes was jailed in the King's Bench Prison on 10 May 1768 for an article severely criticising King George III.
After returning to England in 1768 under pressure from French creditors, Wilkes was imprisoned in the King's Bench Prison on 10 May 1768 for writing an article that severely criticised King George III. The Earl of Sandwich, who held a personal vendetta against Wilkes stemming from a Hellfire Club prank, was delighted at the chance for revenge.
Sources
- John Wilkes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
- Massacre of St George's Fields Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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