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William Burke (1792-1829)
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Title:
William Burke (1792-1829)
Caption:
William Burke (1792-1829). Burke and his landlord William Hare undertook to provide the Edinburgh Medical School with cadavers and they turned to murder as a scource of supply. Their activities led to the passing of the Anatomy Act of 1832.
Credit:
Album / World History Archive
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Image size:
4069 x 5154 px | 60.0 MB
Print size:
34.5 x 43.6 cm | 13.6 x 17.2 in (300 dpi)
Keywords:
19TH CENTURY
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ANATOMY ACT OF 1832
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ASSASSIN
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BODY SNATCHER
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BODY SNATCHERS
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CADAVERS
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EDINBURGH MEDICAL SCHOOL
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KILLER
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LANDLORD
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MURDER
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MURDERER
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MURDERERS
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PASSING
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PROVIDE
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SCOURCE
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SUPPLY
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WILLIAM BURKE (1792-1829)
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WILLIAM HARE
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