Bannister Truelock Explained

Bannister Truelock conspired to assassinate George III of the United Kingdom in 1800 along with James Hadfield.[1]

Truelock was a shoemaker and a religious fanatic who prophesied the second coming of Jesus Christ. He also insisted in the belief that the Messiah would be born from his mouth.[2] [3] In December 1800, he was admitted to Bethlem Royal Hospital for allegedly persuading James Hadfield that by shooting George III, Hadfield would bring peace to the world.[4]

Notes and References

  1. 41013. Joel Peter. Eigen. Hadfield, James.
  2. Dickens. Charles. All the Year Round: A Weekly Journal. 17.
  3. Book: Poole, Steve. The Politics of Regicide in England, 1760-1850: Troublesome Subjects. 2000. Manchester University Press. 0719050359. 124.
  4. Book: Andrews, Jonathan. The History of Bethlem. 1997. Psychology Press, 1997. 0415017734. 390.

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