Chef boiled to death in Tudor England

Richard Rose the poisoner was executed in a grimly appropriate manner

There's a certain poetic justice in having a chef boiled to death for murder. The chief in question had poisoned some dinner party guests and in turn found himself being cooked. Not a very pleasant way to go. But this was Tudor England and cruel executions were all the rage!

This rather tasteless execution took place at Smithfield.

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