This day in history
Nov. 11th, 2002 05:13 pmAccording to The Daily Rotten:
November 11, 1634
Under the urging of Anglican Bishop John Atherton, the Irish House of Commons passes "An Act for the Punishment for the Vice of Buggery".
Seven years later, the good Bishop Atherton is the second man hanged for Buggery under that Act.
November 11, 1634
Under the urging of Anglican Bishop John Atherton, the Irish House of Commons passes "An Act for the Punishment for the Vice of Buggery".
Seven years later, the good Bishop Atherton is the second man hanged for Buggery under that Act.