Hawley Harvey Crippen
Hawley Harvey Crippen (pronunciation: HAW-lee HAR-vee KRIP-en) was an American homeopath and medicine dispenser. He is best known for his conviction and execution for the murder of his wife, Corinne Turner, in a case that gained international notoriety.
Etymology
The name "Hawley" is of English origin and means "clearing in a hollow". "Harvey" is of French origin and means "battle worthy". "Crippen" is of English origin and is a variant of "Crispin", which means "curly-haired".
Biography
Hawley Harvey Crippen was born on September 11, 1862, in Coldwater, Michigan, USA. He graduated from the University of Michigan Homeopathic Medical School in 1884. Crippen moved to England in 1897 and started practicing medicine in London. He was convicted of the murder of his wife, Corinne Turner, in 1910 and was hanged at Pentonville Prison on November 23, 1910.
Related Terms
- Homeopathy: A system of alternative medicine that treats a disease with minute doses of natural substances that in a healthy person would produce symptoms of the disease.
- Medicine Dispenser: A device or tool used to manage and distribute medicine.
- Corinne Turner: The wife of Hawley Harvey Crippen, whose murder led to his conviction and execution.
- University of Michigan: A public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Pentonville Prison: A men's prison in the London Borough of Islington, in London, England.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hawley Harvey Crippen
- Wikipedia's article - Hawley Harvey Crippen
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