Thomas Blood
Irish Colonel and notorious rogue
Born
1618
408 years ago
Died
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Ireland
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Served as an Irish colonel during the 17th century and became notorious for the attempted theft of the Crown Jewels of England in 1671. After being apprehended, managed to convince King Charles II to pardon, leading to a surprising friendship. Later, lived a life of relative comfort and wealth based on this escapade. Blood's audacious act and subsequent escape from the Tower of London cemented his place in criminal lore.
Attempted theft of the Crown Jewels
Escape from the Tower of London
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