John William Bean | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1824 |
| Died | 19 July 1882 (aged 57–58) Camberwell, Surrey, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | News vendor |
| Known for | Attempted assassination of Queen Victoria |
| Motive | Desire for penal transportation |
| Criminal charge | Misdemeanour assault |
| Penalty | 18 months' imprisonment |
| Details | |
| Date | 3 July 1842 |
Date apprehended | 3 July 1842 |
| Imprisoned at | Millbank Prison |
John William Bean (1824 – 19 July 1882) was a British criminal and mental patient. He was most known for attempting in 1842 to assassinate Queen Victoria with a gun loaded with paper and tobacco. Born a dwarf with a hunchback, Bean shot at the Queen because he wanted to be transported to a penal colony as he was unhappy with his life in England. Instead he was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for misdemeanour assault. Bean died in 1882 after committing suicide.