Charles-Henri Sanson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French executioner
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Place of Birth: Paris, ĂŽle-de-France, France
About 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, and High Executioner of the First French Republic.
- He administered capital punishment in the city of Paris for over forty years, and by his own hand executed nearly 3,000 people, including the King himself.
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