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TIL that Thomas Derrick was one of 24 sailors sentenced to death after sacking a city, but the Earl of Essex spared him on the condition that he execute his comrades. Derrick went on to become a p... (en.wikipedia.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/NOWiEATthem on 2025-02-25 16:24:49.

Original Title: TIL that Thomas Derrick was one of 24 sailors sentenced to death after sacking a city, but the Earl of Essex spared him on the condition that he execute his comrades. Derrick went on to become a professional executioner, killing over 3,000 men over his career, including the Earl of Essex.

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