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Highwaymen were robbers who stole from travelers on public roads, particularly active in England during the 17th and 18th centuries. They often operated on horseback and would ambush coaches or lone travelers, using intimidation or violence to seize valuables. Notable figures, like Dick Turpin, became infamous for their exploits, which were romanticized in literature and folklore. The decline of highwaymen coincided with improvements in law enforcement and changes in transportation.

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