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Today in History: Anne Greene survives hanging for infanticide charge

12/14/2025

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On December 14, 1650, Anne Greene, an English domestic servant, survived an execution by hanging after being accused of infanticide. Physicians from the University of Oxford revived her, marking a remarkable case of survival against the odds. Greene's story highlights the complexities of justice and the human spirit in the face of dire circumstances.

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On December 14, 1650, Anne Greene, an English domestic servant, survived an execution by hanging after being accused of infanticide. Physicians from the University of Oxford revived her, marking a remarkable case of survival against the odds. Greene's story highlights the complexities of justice and the human spirit in the face of dire circumstances.