Historedia
Person

George

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1828–1867

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. William Corder hanged for the Red Barn murder of Maria Marten

    1828

    Role: Brother of victim

    1. 1828 · CourtIndictment Charges

      Corder was indicted on nine charges, including murder by shooting and stabbing, and forgery.

    2. 7 August 1828 · CourtTrial Start and Plea

      The trial began on 7 August 1828, with Corder entering a plea of not guilty.

    3. 11 August 1828 · GallowsExecution at Bury St Edmunds

      William Corder was hanged on 11 August 1828 at Bury St Edmunds, witnessed by a huge crowd.

  2. Adam Opel founds Opel

    1867

    Role: Early collaborator who returned from France in 1863 to help with machine production; relationship to Adam Opel not specified in sources

    1. April 1867 · RüsselsheimFactory Preparation

      Opel prepared to build a new factory in 1867, coinciding with his father's death.

Sources

  1. Red Barn Murder Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  2. Adam Opel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-30