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Execution of William Kidd

When: 1701
Where: Execution Dock, Wapping
Episodes: 1

Captain William Kidd, a Scottish privateer, was tried in London for piracy and the murder of William Moore. Found guilty on all charges, he was sentenced to death and hanged at Execution Dock, Wapping, on 23 May 1701.

Episodes

23 May 1701 · Execution Dock, WappingExecution at Wapping
William Kidd was hanged at Execution Dock, Wapping, London, on 23 May 1701.

Background and detail

Trial and Conviction. Deemed politically useless by Tory leaders, Kidd was sent to London to stand trial before the High Court of Admiralty. He faced charges of piracy on high seas and the murder of William Moore. The court found him guilty on all counts, including murder and five counts of piracy, and sentenced him to death.

People involved

William Kidd · Defendant and convicted pirate
William Moore · Victim of murder charge

Sources

William Kidd Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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