William Dodd
British writer and clergyman
Died when: 48 years 29 days (576 months)Star Sign: Gemini
William Dodd (29 May 1729 – 27 June 1777) was an English Anglican clergyman and a man of letters.He lived extravagantly, and was nicknamed the "Macaroni Parson".
He dabbled in forgery in an effort to clear his debts, and was caught and convicted.Despite a public campaign for a Royal pardon, in which he received the assistance of Samuel Johnson, he was hanged at Tyburn for forgery.
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