Name

Henry Nowell

Biography

Deputy Governor who ordered the Deemsters to pronounce sentence on Illiam Dhone. The full high treason penalty was stated: hanged and quartered, head smitten off, drawn with wild horses, quarters set upon the towers. Then, upon petition of Christian's wife, Nowell commuted the sentence to shooting — a military execution. Whether this was mercy or contempt is an open question.

Active Period

fl. 1660s

Place

Castle Rushen

Hango Hill

Period

Stanley Lordship

Related To

Illiam Dhone

Role / Office

Deputy Governor

Book Chapter

Chapter 4