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Footnoting History - How to Avoid the Death Penalty in Medieval England, Part II
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How to Avoid the Death Penalty in Medieval England, Part II

Footnoting History

10/12/24

15m

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(Host: Samantha) Not everyone who received the death penalty in medieval England was actually killed. Picking up where she left off in our last episode, Samantha explores two more methods of avoiding execution: gaining sanctuary and buying pardons.

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(Host: Samantha) In medieval England, just because you received the death penalty for your crimes doesn't mean you necessarily had to actually die. Here, Samantha looks at two methods of avoiding having your sentence carried out: benefit of clergy and turning to outlawry.

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