Person:William Christian (37)

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William Christian
b.14 Apr 1608
d.2 Jan 1663 Castletown, Isle of Man
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  1. Mabel ChristianAbt 1599 -
  2. John Christian1602 -
  3. Margery Christian1604 -
  4. Ewan ChristianAbt 1606 - 1613
  5. William Christian1608 - 1663
  6. Edward Christian
  7. Margaret Christian1617 -
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Name William Christian
Alt Name[1] Illiam Dhone
Gender Male
Birth[1] 14 Apr 1608
Occupation[1] From 1656 Isle of ManGovernor
Death[1] 2 Jan 1663 Castletown, Isle of ManExecuted by shooting on Hango Hill
Reference Number Q3148711 (Wikidata)


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(literally meaning 'Brown William' in English) (14 April 16082 January 1663), also known as William Christian, was a Manx politician and depending on viewpoint, patriot, rebel or traitor. He was a son of Ewan Christian, a deemster. In Manx, literally translates to Brown William—an epithet he received due to his dark hair—and in English he was called Brown-haired William.[1] Dhone was a significant figure in the Isle of Man during the English Civil War and the Manx Rebellion of 1651. He was executed for high treason in 1663. In the centuries after his death he has become a "martyr and folk-hero, a symbol of the Island's cherished freedoms and traditional rights".

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References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illiam_Dhone

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