Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1649
Accusation of witchcraft against Joseph Bulmer
A reported account states that Joseph Bulmer was hanged in Newcastle after being accused of witchcraft during the early modern witch-trial period.
1537
Executions after the Pilgrimage of Grace and Bigod's Rebellion
Sir John Bulmer and Margaret Stafford were convicted of high treason for their involvement in Tudor-era uprisings. Sir John was hanged at Tyburn and Margaret was burned at Smithfield on 25 May 1537; their estates were forfeited.