Half Hung MacNaghten

Male, Deceased Person

1722 – 1761

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Who was Half Hung MacNaghten?

John MacNaghten or "Half-Hung MacNaghten" was an Anglo-Irish land owner, gambler and convicted murderer. The more romantic versions of the tale portray MacNaghten's victim Mary Ann as his lover whose marriage was forbidden by her over-bearing father. But in reality MacNaghten was a stalker from whom Andrew Knox was protecting his daughter.

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Born
1722
Died
1761

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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