'The Confession of Richard Brandon', 1649. Artist: Unknown

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'The Confession of Richard Brandon', 1649. Richard Brandon (d1649) was the executioner who beheaded King Charles I of England in 1649, as well as a number of other Royalists. Apparently Brandon was severely troubled by his conscience, seeing apparitions and visions three days before he died.

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