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Charles-Henri Sanson

French executioner(1739-1806)

  • Fame57.8
  • Momentum2.3
  • Doctors rank#94
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  • Fame57.8
  • Momentum2.3
  • Doctors rank#94
  • Wikipedia34.8K
Lived 1739–1806, aged 67France
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  • Era
    1739–1806
    Aged 67
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Updated 2026-06-25

Charles-Henri Sanson, full title Chevalier Charles-Henri Sanson de Longval, 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 Paris for over 40 years. By his own hand he executed nearly 3,000 people, including Robert-François Damiens who attempted to assassinate King Louis XV. Sanson was the executioner of Louis XVI.

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