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Ronald Turpin (1962) one of the last two executions in Canada; Robert Van Hook (2018) most recent execution in Ohio; Hans Vollenweider (1940) last execution in Switzerland; Charles Walker (1990) first post-Gregg execution in Illinois; Berthold Wehmeyer (1949) Keith Wells (1994) first post-Gregg execution in Idaho; Thomas Whelan (1921 ...
1. Diary of Death - Franz Schmidt (1555-1634) Four centuries ago, one man left a fascinating historical record - a diabolical diary of the hundreds of people he had legally killed, maimed, disfigured, and tortured throughout his life. He was Franz Schmidt, an official executioner in Bavaria from 1573 to 1617.
Died: February 12, 1554. Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days' Queen, was the Queen of England and Ireland from July 10 to 19, 1553. Jane, a Protestant, was nominated to the Crown, owing to Roman Catholic Mary’s opposition to the Reformed Church of England. However, Jane was deposed, convicted of high treason, and executed. 16.
10 of America's most famous executions. National & World News. 10 high-profile executions in the US. Georgia executed Ray Cromartie late Wednesday. Credit: WSB-TV. Ray “Jeff” Cromartie was...
11. Jan. 2021 · Whether their methods were gruesome or merciful, the most notorious historical executioners were just as revered as they were feared. Some were even given awards for their service from political and religious figureheads. Collected in this list are famous executioners with the most confirmed hits under their belts.
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26. Juni 2021 · Ethel Rosenberg: a gruesome death by execution that shocked the world. ‘I think it is the most horrific story. Her death was so barbaric’ – biographer Anne Sebba. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg,...
James Brigden. Medieval History. In a previous article on this site, we looked at seven of history’s most famous executioners. For centuries they have been paid to hang, behead, torture, burn, gut, smash, and chop up those unfortunates at the sharp end of justice. Here we look at seven more of history’s most famous official slayers.
