James Maybrick
Cotton merchant and poisoning victim
Born
October 25th, 1838
187 years ago
Died
1889
136 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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A cotton merchant operated in England during the 19th century. Gained notoriety following the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death, which was attributed to poisoning. The case became controversial and drew media attention, contributing to a broader public discourse about the legal and medical practices of the time. The incident raised discussions on criminal investigation methods and the accountability of medical professionals.
Victim of the Aigburth poisoning case
Controversial trial regarding his death
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