France’s Prolific Executioner: The Life and Death of Charles-Henri Sanson

He was one of France's most prolific executioners, having killed nearly 3,000 souls.

By Robert Walsh | Published Sep 29, 2017

charles henri sanson — Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

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