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It was part of the rarely-used execution known as being "hung, drawn and quartered", which was reserved for only the most exceptional crimes.
Normal death sentences were executed by hanging - that is being "hanged" by the neck from a rope until dead.
For the penalty we are considering here, the victim was not hanged, but "hung" - which means being briefly strangled by the rope, but not killed. He would be cut down before death occurred, so he would experience near-death, but he would still be alive.
Next, he would immediately be placed on his back and his stomach was cut open, exposing the intestines. These would be slowly pulled out in front of his eyes.
Lastly the victim was beheaded and the body cut into four quarters (hence "quartered"), which were often sent to specific places to be exhibited, along with the head, as a warning to others.
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What were the death penalties in medieval England?
hung, drawn and quartered and drowned, put in prison, beheaded
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If you were late to work, your pay was quartered. No death involved, but it was a big deal if you came from a poor family!
What does drawn and quartered mean?
Correct me if I am wrong, as I know you will. I believe it means to have each extremity tied to a horse and pulled apart, in relation to hanged, drawn & quartered.
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Normally, soldiers are quartered in barracks.
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Was William the Conqueror in the medieval time?
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How does a medieval queen spend her time?
queens position medieval time
What bird was used in hunting (in medieval time)?
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