William Brodie
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 237 years ago |
| Date of birth | September 28,1741 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Died | Old Tolbooth |
| Edinburgh | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Education | The Royal High School |
| Born | Edinburgh |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | October 1,1788 |
| Place of burial | The Orthodox Community Of St Andrew - Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Children | 5 |
| Known for | Housebreaking |
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| ID | 3597293 |
William Brodie Life story
William Brodie, often known by his title of Deacon Brodie, was a Scottish cabinet-maker, deacon of a trades guild, and Edinburgh city councillor, who maintained a secret life as a housebreaker, partly for the thrill, and partly to fund his gambling.