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Charles-Henri Sanson

French executioner

Died when: 67 years 139 days (808 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Charles-Henri Sanson

Charles-Henri Sanson, full title Chevalier Charles-Henri Sanson de Longval (15 February 1739 – 4 July 1806), was the royal executioner of France during the reign of King Louis XVI, as well as High Executioner of the First French Republic.

He administered capital punishment in the city of Paris for over forty years; by his own hand he executed nearly 3,000 people, including the King himself.


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