Richard Brandon
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Richard Brandon (? - June 20, 1649) was a 17th century English executioner. He executed the warrant calling for the beheading of King Charles I.
In his confession that was published in the year of his death he confessed to have received £ 30 for the deed that was given to him 'all in half crowns'.
See also
- Project Gutenberg (http://www.gutenberg.net/1/1/3/8/11387/11387-8.txt): The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction; Vol. 10, Issue 273, September 15, 1827