Charles Henri Sanson (1739-1806)

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Name (English)
Charles Henri Sanson
Short name
Charles-Henri Sanson
Year of birth
1739
Year of death
1806
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"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." - (en.wikipedia.org 29.06.2022)
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  • Medaille zur Hinrichtung Ludwigs XVI.

    Medaille zur Hinrichtung Ludwigs XVI.

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