Dutchman Dirk Willems was a religious prisoner who escaped in 1569, but when the guard pursuing him fell through the ice of a river, Willems turned around to save the guard. He was then recaptured and burned at stake.

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    • itappearsthat
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      2 years ago

      holy shit this is so unhinged but also excellent lmao

    • NewLeaf
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      2 years ago

      Better than Asimov