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Date:6th of August 1824 - 14th of June 1856 (c.)
Description:Dr. William Palmer, born in Rugeley on 6th August 1824, was hanged at Stafford 14th June 1856. Christened by the Newspapers as "The Rugeley Poisoner" and "The Prince of Poisoners".
This likeness was drawn from his Death Mask. From the Trial of William Palmer (part of the Notable English Trials Series) Second Edition published in 1923 revised by EricR. Watson. (Original edited by George H. Knott published in 1912).