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    A 17th century man's first name was used for some time after as a nickname for men of his profession. These days the same name is Cockney slang for a part of the body associated with this profession. Who is the man and for what alleged action is his son most famous?

    Question #121035. Asked by gmackematix. (Apr 09 11 5:57 PM)


    gmackematix

    		Try starting with Cockney rhyming slang for a part of the body. The first part of that slang is a man's name which should lead you to a profession and one involved with a famous event in 17th century English history.

    May 23 11, 5:16 PM
    gmackematix

    		That's enough hanging about...

    This question refers to Gregory Brandon, a hangman so notorious that the term Gregory was used as a general nickname for executioners. Coincidentally, through the actor Gregory Peck, the name Gregory is Cockney rhyming slang for the neck.

    Gregory Brandon's son, Richard Brandon, who was known as Young Gregory, has often been cited as the man who executed King Charles I, although this is not known.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Brandon

    Jul 03 11, 5:19 PM

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