Name

William M'Cowle

Biography

The soldier whose shot killed Illiam Dhone at Hango Hill on 2 January 1663. Only one soldier's shot took effect. M'Cowle is reported to have been rewarded with a grant of land in the north of the Island for doing his duty. It was said that blankets were spread on the green under Christian's feet, that not a drop of blood should be spilt onto Manx earth when he fell.

Active Period

fl. 1663

Place

Hango Hill

Isle of Man

Period

Stanley Lordship

Related To

Illiam Dhone

Role / Office

Soldier

Book Chapter

Chapter 4