As soon as there were highways.
from the 5th to the 6th century
Highwaymen were known to ambush travelers on isolated roads or in areas with little law enforcement presence. They would typically target victims traveling on foot, horseback, or in carriages to rob and sometimes harm or kill them.
In some cases, highwaymen did kill the people they robbed, especially if the victims resisted or fought back. However, not all highwaymen resorted to violence, as their main goal was to steal valuables without drawing attention to themselves.
July of 2008
The Highwaymen started flourish with the release of their first album in 1985. Their first single Highwayman became number 1 one on the Country Billboard charts.
The term "redcoats" typically refers to British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War, while "highwaymen" were outlaws who robbed travelers. There were instances where redcoats clashed with highwaymen, but specific events would depend on the context and location. In general, while redcoats may have engaged with highwaymen, it is not accurate to say they systematically killed them. Each encounter would have varied based on circumstances.
you get an extra side quest to kill the highway man leader
Highwaymen were traveling robbers on horseback existed from the late 15th century until the 19th century in England and Ireland. Some of these bandits were immortalized in stories, song, and poetry. In the most part, they were violent and would stop at nothing to get what they wanted. To this definition of "Highwaymen," they no longer exist.
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Highwaymen had pistols on their waste
Highwaymen were people who rode on the backs of horses stopping travellers (mainly ones in coaches) anywhere so they could steal valuable items e.g. gold, money. When they found a coach the highwaymen would hold up a pistol to rich ladies and gentleman inside the coach. Then as the petrified people would not want to be shot, they would unwillingly give away their treasure.
Highwaymen that were the worst and most dangerous and came from Sussex.