The body of Charles Dickens was dug up and held for ransom just months after his death in June 1870. A group of grave robbers attempted to extort money from his family by demanding a ransom for the return of his remains. The plot was thwarted, and Dickens's body was eventually reburied in Westminster Abbey.
John McCain was in held prisoner in Vietnam for five and a half years. ----
Ransom Ashley's birth name is Ransom Cade Ashley.
Ransom Rideout's birth name is Zoeth Ransom Rideout.
A prisoner can be referred to as a "captor," though this term typically describes a person who captures or holds another person against their will. If you're looking for a term that specifically means "prisoner," "captive" may be the more relevant word, as it denotes someone who is confined or held against their will.
Held for Ransom - 1976 was released on: USA: 1976
Held for Ransom - 1913 I is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
"To ransom the captive" means to pay a sum of money or offer something valuable in exchange for the release of someone who is being held as a prisoner or hostage. It is a way to secure the freedom of the individual by meeting the demands of the captors.
"Unfortunately, the young woman had been kidnapped and was being held for ransom."
Held for Ransom - 1909 was released on: USA: 27 December 1909
The cast of Held for Ransom - 2010 includes: Caroline Branson as Caroline
Held for Ransom - 1938 was released on: USA: 17 June 1938 Italy: 1946
The cast of Held for Ransom II - 2011 includes: Caroline Branson as Caroline
Held for Ransom - 1938 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
Giovanni Maristica was held prisoner in the bastille. He was there for various murders he comitted
I have the same question for homwework, and I did a little research. Julius Ceaser was captured and held for ransom.
Roger Chillingworth is not physically present during the negotiations for his ransom with the Native Americans. He has been captured and held prisoner by them, so his whereabouts would be with the Native Americans during that time.