Thomas Blood

Irish Colonel and notorious rogue

Thomas Blood - Military & Warriors born 1618
Born

1618
407 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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