Jean-François Heidenreich
French executioner
About Jean-François Heidenreich
Lived 1811 – 1872 (aged 61). Jean-François Heidenreich was a French executioner.
Jean-François Heidenreich (March 28, 1811 – March 29, 1872) was a French executioner and the first person to hold the position of Chief Executioner of France.
His father, François-Joseph, had himself been an executioner in Chalon-sur-Saône until 1806.
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Who was Jean-François Heidenreich?
French executioner (1811-1872)
When was Jean-François Heidenreich born?
Jean-François Heidenreich was born on 28 March 1811 in Savona.
When did Jean-François Heidenreich die?
Jean-François Heidenreich died on 29 March 1872 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Jean-François Heidenreich's occupation?
Jean-François Heidenreich was an executioner.
What nationality was Jean-François Heidenreich?
Jean-François Heidenreich was French.
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