William Kidd

Captain Kidd, or, by his real name, William Kidd, ( 1645 – 23 May 1701) was a Scottish pirate and sailor. It is heard that he buried a treasure chest on a deserted island. The chest had a lot of gold and jewels in it. He was found guilty of murder and was executed by hanging at 'Execution Dock', Wapping, in London on 23 May 1701.

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Category:Scottish criminals
Category:People executed by hanging
Category:Pirates
Category:1645 births
Category:1701 deaths