Louis Mandrin

Louis Mandrin
Born11 February 1725 (1725-02-11)
Dauphiné, Kingdom of France
Died26 May 1755(1755-05-26) (aged 30)
Valence, Drôme, Kingdom of France
Occupationshighwayman, smuggler
Years activeEarly-mid 18th Century
Known forHe has been called the Robin Hood of France and was executed by being broken on the wheel and strangled to death
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Louis Mandrin (pronounced lwi mɑ̃dʁɛ̃; 11 February 1725 – 26 May 1755) was a French smuggler (highwayman) from Dauphiné.

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