What Happened on May 26, 1755

Louis Mandrin, The French Robin Hood

Famous Deaths

Louis Mandrin (1725-1755)

French smuggler considered the French Robin Hood, tortured and executed at 30 in front of 6,000 onlookers by being broken on the wheel for 8 minutes and then strangled

Died in 1755 1755 Highlights

About May 26, 1755

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 268 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini