Dick Turpin
English highwayman and folk hero
Dick Turpin was an English highwayman and folk hero who was active in the early 18th century. He is known for his brazen crimes and his eventual capture and execution. He has been the subject of numerous books, plays, and films over the years. Despite his notorious reputation, Turpin has also been romanticized as a symbol of rebellion against authority.
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