William Brodie | |
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 1788 Plate Illustration of William Brodie | |
| Born | 28 September 1741 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 1 October 1788 (aged 47) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Resting place | St. Cuthbert's Chapel of Ease, Edinburgh |
| Other names | Deacon Brodie |
| Occupation(s) | Locksmith, Councillor |
| Known for | Burglary |
| Children | 5 |
| Criminal charge | Robbery |
| Penalty | Hanging |
William Brodie (28 September 1741 – 1 October 1788), 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 burglar, partly for the thrill, and partly to fund his gambling.