William Brodie

William Brodie
1788 Plate Illustration of William Brodie
Born	(1741-09-28)28 September 1741 Edinburgh, Scotland
Died	1 October 1788(1788-10-01) (aged 47) Edinburgh, Scotland
Resting place	St. Cuthbert's Chapel of Ease, Edinburgh
Other names	Deacon Brodie
Occupation(s)	Locksmith, Councillor
Known for	Housebreaking
Children	5
Criminal charge	Robbery
Penalty	Hanging

William Brodie (28 September 1741 – 1 October 1788), often known by his title of Deacon Brodie, was a Scottish cabinet-maker, deacon of a trades guild, and Edinburgh city councillor, who maintained a secret life as a housebreaker, partly for the thrill, and partly to fund his gambling.