Bosavern Penlez
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Bosavern Penlez (1726–1749) was a British wig maker who was convicted and executed for rioting along with co-defendant John Wilson. He was sentenced to death and thus hanged on 18 October 1749.[1]
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Bosavern Penlez | |
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Born | 1726 |
Died | 18 October 1749 |
Cause of death | Hanged |
Occupation | Wig maker |
Conviction(s) | Rioting |
Criminal penalty | Death |
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Bosavern is believed to have been mistakenly identified, although he was present at the time of the murder.[2] Penlez was the subject of a 55-page treatise by Henry Fielding entitled "The Case of the Unfortunate Bosavern Penlez" that year.[3][4] Penlez was given a proper burial after a last-minute attempt to save him failed.[2]