Fleet Prison
12th-century prison in London / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fleet Prison was a notorious London prison by the side of the River Fleet. The prison was built in 1197, was rebuilt several times, and was in use until 1844. It was demolished in 1846.
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Coordinates | 51°30′58″N 0°6′18″W |
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Status | Closed |
Security class | debtor's prison, contemnor's prison |
Population | 300, plus families |
Opened | 1197 |
Closed | 1846 |
Warden | See below |
Street address | off Farringdon Street |
City | London |
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Notable prisoners | |
John Donne, Theodore of Corsica |
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