Episode 3 of 3
Execution at Tyburn
- When
- 1 December 1581
- Where
- Tyburn
- Part of
- Execution of Edmund Campion
Campion, Sherwin, and Briant were hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn on 1 December 1581.
On 1 December 1581, Campion was dragged to Tyburn with fellow priests Ralph Sherwin and Alexander Briant. The three were hanged, drawn, and quartered, a method common in cases of treason.
Sources
- Edmund Campion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
- Tyburn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
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