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# Ruth Ellis

(1733–1801)

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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.

##  Quotes by Ruth Ellis

> [You wont hear anything from me that says I didn't kill David. I did kill him.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruth-ellis/you-wont-hear-anything-from-me-that-says-i-didn-t-kill-david-i-did/)

[Ruth Ellis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ruth-ellis/)

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> [It is obvious that when I shot him I intended to kill him.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruth-ellis/it-is-obvious-that-when-i-shot-him-i-intended-to-kill-him/)

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> [I did not defend myself. I say a life for a life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruth-ellis/i-did-not-defend-myself-i-say-a-life-for-a-life/)

[Ruth Ellis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ruth-ellis/)

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> [I know that I am going to die, and I'm ready to do so.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruth-ellis/i-know-that-i-am-going-to-die-and-i-m-ready-to-do-so/)

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