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William Bradley (cerca 1563-1589), was well known for being a thug who had several vicious encounters. He spent most of his time in London around Hog Lane, which was also the place of his death. Bradley was a son to his Father William Bradley Sr. and was raised around the corner of High Holborn and Gray’s Inn Lane. Bradley Jr. was a frequently involved in trouble and had many issues with several different people. His most popular fight involved the famous Christopher Marlowe including Thomas Watson. Bradley owed a huge debt to an innkeeper by the name of John Allen, who was well acquainted with Watson and Marlowe. After a court hearing Bradley had about the debt, he became afraid of Hugo Swift (Allen’s Lawyer & Watson’s Brother-In-Law) along with Watson and Allen. This fear initiated Bradley to want to attack Thomas Watson in order to save himself. On September 18, 1589, Bradley was walking down Hog Lane looking for Watson although he was confronted by Marlowe. Both of the men drew swords however Watson appeared shortly after. William Bradley struck first stabbing Watson but Bradley was no match for the other two men. Watson stabbed Bradley in the heart which caused a sudden death.

William Bradley