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29 August 1800 – Thomas Wilmott

Coining or forgery was considered high treason back in the 19th century. And treason still carried the death penalty up until as recently as 1998. So is it any wonder Thomas Wilmott hanged for his crimes?

He was sent to the gallows at Warwick for trying to make counterfeit money.

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