Ruth Ellis was a Welsh-born nightclub hostess and convicted murderer who became the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom following the fatal shooting of her lover, David Blakely.
Quick Facts About Ruth Ellis
Born
December 25, 1733
Died
February 9, 1801
Notable works
Ethical teachings in the Latin hymns of medieval England
About Ruth Ellis
Ruth Ellis was a Welsh-born nightclub hostess and convicted murderer who became the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom following the fatal shooting of her lover, David Blakely.
