Gervase Helwys

English murderer and notable trial case

Gervase Helwys - English murderer and notable trial case
Born

September 1st, 1561
464 years ago

Died

1615
410 years ago — 54 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

Links & References

Born in 1561, involved in a high-profile murder case that gained significant attention. The trial revolved around the killing of a man during a dispute over family matters. This case became a subject of public discourse in England during the late 16th century, highlighting issues of justice and legal proceedings of the time. The events surrounding the trial and its outcomes reflected the societal norms and legal practices prevalent in Elizabethan England.

Murder trial in 1590

Documentation of legal proceedings

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