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 Rideout's birth name is Zoeth Ransom Rideout.
Ransom Ashley's birth name is Ransom Cade Ashley.
A Sultan's Ransom was created in 1989.
Held for Ransom - 1976 was released on: USA: 1976
Held for Ransom - 1913 I is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
"Unfortunately, the young woman had been kidnapped and was being held for ransom."
"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.
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.
I believe Anne Boleyn was held prisoner there.