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William Marwood

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Hangman for the British Government (1820-1883)

Lived 1820 to 1883 · aged 63
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William Marwood was a British state hangman. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".

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The grave of William Frederick Horry, the first person to be hanged by William Marwood.The grave of William Frederick Horry, the first person to be hanged by William Marwood.

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Lived 1820 to 1883 · aged 63
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