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Carl Peter Hermann Christensen

1869 – 1936

Danish executioner

Executioner

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About Carl Peter Hermann Christensen

Lived 1869 – 1936 (aged 67). Carl Peter Hermann Christensen was a Danish executioner.

Carl Peter Herman Christensen (13 August 1869 in Særslev – 9 October 1936) was the last executioner (skarpretter) in office for the government of Denmark. He was hired by justice minister, Peter Adler Alberti and held the office from 27 August 1906 until 1 April 1926.

He never conducted any executions. His predecessor, Jens Carl Theodor Seistrup, was the last active executioner in office in Denmark.

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Important facts

Born

13 August 1869

Birth century

19th century

Died

9 October 1936

Occupation

Executioner

Nationality

Kingdom of Denmark

Also known as

Carl Peter Herman Christensen

People in Carl Peter Hermann Christensen's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Peter Adler Alberti

1851 – 1932

Politician

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Carl Peter Hermann Christensen's

Adolf Fick

1829 – 1901

Physiologist

Norman Macleod Ferrers

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld

1832 – 1901

Historian of cartography

Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Peter Hermann Christensen?

Danish executioner

When was Carl Peter Hermann Christensen born?

Carl Peter Hermann Christensen was born on 13 August 1869.

When did Carl Peter Hermann Christensen die?

Carl Peter Hermann Christensen died on 9 October 1936.

What was Carl Peter Hermann Christensen's occupation?

Carl Peter Hermann Christensen was an executioner.

What nationality was Carl Peter Hermann Christensen?

Carl Peter Hermann Christensen was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Peter Hermann Christensen

· Wikidata: Q5040634

· DBpedia: Carl Christensen (executioner)

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