William Frederick Horry
British murderer
About William Frederick Horry
Lived 1843 – 1872 (aged 28).
The grave of William Frederick Horry, the first person to be hanged by Victorian hangman William Marwood at Lincoln Castle, 1 April 1872.
William Frederick Horry, also known as Fred Horry (December 1843 – 1 April 1872), was the first person to be hanged by Victorian hangman William Marwood, and the first to fall using the long drop method. He was hanged at Lincoln Castle, Lincoln, England on 1 April 1872, aged 28,
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Who was William Frederick Horry?
British murderer
When was William Frederick Horry born?
William Frederick Horry was born on 1 December 1843 in Boston.
When did William Frederick Horry die?
William Frederick Horry died on 1 April 1872.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Frederick Horry. https://biography.guide/william-frederick-horry/
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