Английская Википедия:Edward Dun

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Edward Dun (died 11 September 1663), also referred to as Squire Dun, was an English executioner who served as London's 'common hangman' from 1649 to 1663. He assumed the post shortly following the death in June 1649 of Richard Brandon, the headsman believed to have executed Charles I.[1]

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It is possible that he performed the posthumous executions of Oliver Cromwell, Henry Ireton and John Bradshaw in 1661,[2] his role in which is described in The last farewel of three bould traytors by Abraham Miles. He died on 11 September 1663.[2] He was succeeded as 'common hangman' by the better-known Jack Ketch, who had been his apprentice.[3]

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  1. (1832). The Trials of Charles the First, and of Some of the Regicides. London: John Murray. p. 112.
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  3. Mannix, Daniel P. (1986). The History of Torture. Dorset Press. p. 103.