William Brodie
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William Brodie (1741 - 1788)

Deacon William "Deacon Brodie" Brodie
Born in Scotlandmap [uncertain]
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Died at about age 47 in Edinburgh, Scotlandmap
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William Brodie was a historically significant person of Scotland.
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William Brodie is a member of Clan Brodie.
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William Brodie is Notable.
Deacon Brodie, was a Scottish cabinet-maker, deacon of a trades guild, and Edinburgh city councillor, who maintained a secret life as a housebreaker


Scotland's Real Life Inspiration for Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
William is a Descendant of an Ancient Brodie Line.
William is said to have been a Gambler and a Womanizer.
William may have Fathered two Sons and a Daughter; and, there could be others.

He was hung on the gallows he had that he had designed.

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This is a fabulous addition to the One Name Brodie !
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Rejected matches › William Brodie (1739-abt.1790)