Historedia
Person

William Kidd

Events
2
Episodes
2
Years
1699–1701

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Kidd, 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. Arrest of Pirate William Kidd

    1699

    Role: Scottish privateer and pirate captain

    1. 6 July 1699 · Boston, MassachusettsArrest in Boston

      Kidd was lured to Boston with false clemency promises and arrested on 6 July 1699.

  2. Execution of William Kidd

    1701

    Role: Defendant and convicted pirate

    1. 23 May 1701 · Execution Dock, WappingExecution at Wapping

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

Sources

  1. William Kidd Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13