Jonathan Wild

Jonathan Wild

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Jonathan Wild was an infamous thief-taker general in early 18th-century London, known for his controversial methods of crime enforcement, which included acting as both a criminal and a lawman, leading to a complex legacy in the history of crime and justice in Britain.

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BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-05
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