William Dodd (priest)
William Dodd | |
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William Dodd at the place of execution at Tyburn. | |
| Born | 29 May 1729 Bourne, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 27 June 1777 (aged 48) Tyburn, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | British writer and clergyman, hanged for forgery |
William Dodd (29 May 1729 – 27 June 1777) was an English Anglican clergyman and a man of letters. He lived extravagantly, and was nicknamed the "Macaroni Parson". He dabbled in forgery in an effort to clear his debts, and was caught and convicted. Despite a public campaign for a Royal pardon, in which he received the assistance of Samuel Johnson, he was hanged at Tyburn for forgery.