Dick Turpin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Dick Turpin born?Baptised September 21, 1705, Hempstead, Essex, England
2. When did Dick Turpin die?Executed by hanging on April 7, 1739, at Knavesmire, York, England
3. What is the primary crimes?Horse theft, burglary, poaching, highway robbery
4. What is the known alias?John Palmer
5. Who was Dick Turpin?Dick Turpin was an English outlaw born in 1705. He stole horses and robbed travelers on the roads of England.
6. What did Dick Turpin do that made him famous?He was known for stealing horses and robbing people. A story about him riding his horse Black Bess from London to York in one night made him even more famous.

Highwayman: A robber, typically on horseback, who attacks travelers on public roads.
Poacher: An individual who illegally hunts or fishes on private or protected land.
Burglar: A person who commits burglary, which is the illegal entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.
Alias: An assumed or fictitious name used by a person, often to conceal their identity or true intentions.