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Illiam Dhone

Hango Hill, Castletown, Isle of Man

A Manx patriot shot for treason on a seaside hill.

William Christian, known as Illiam Dhone (Brown William), led a Manx revolt in 1651 that handed the island to Parliament's forces during the Civil War. After the monarchy was restored, he was tried for treason and shot by firing squad on Hango Hill.

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When
2 January 1663
Where
54.0770, -4.6660
Group
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Hango Hill is on the shore road west of Castletown.

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