Luke Hutton facts for kids

Luke Hutton (died 1598) was an English criminal and writer. He was known for his adventurous life and for writing about his experiences.

Who Was Luke Hutton?

Luke Hutton was a younger son of either Matthew Hutton, Archbishop of York or Robert Hutton, who was a church leader. Historians believe he was most likely the son of Robert Hutton.

Luke Hutton's Life

Luke Hutton started his studies at Trinity College, Cambridge, in October 1582. However, he left the university without finishing his degree. After leaving, he became involved in criminal activities. People said he was very brave and didn't fear laws or other people. In 1598, he was executed in York for a robbery. His father, the Archbishop, chose not to help him.

Luke Hutton's Writings

Luke Hutton is believed to have written several works, including:

• Luke Button's Repentance: This was a poem written by hand and given to Henry, Earl of Huntingdon.
• The Black Dogge of Newgate: This book was printed around 1596. It was dedicated to a judge named Lord-Chief-Justice Popham. The book starts with a poem about a vision Luke Hutton had while in Newgate Prison. This poem talks about how tough prison life was. After the poem, there's a conversation between the author and someone named Zawney.
• The Black Dog of Newgate (a play): A play with this title was performed in 1602. It was written by other authors, but it was likely inspired by Luke Hutton's book.
• Luke Hutton's Lamentation: After Luke Hutton's death, a song or poem called Luke Hutton's Lamentation which he wrote the day before his death was published in 1598.
• The discovery of a London monster (1638): This was another work attributed to him.

See also

• The Black Dog of Newgate