Nicolas-Charles-Gabrielle SANSON

Nicolas-Charles-Gabrielle Sanson was a French executioner who served as the official executioner of Paris from 1792 to 1794. He was born into a family of executioners, and his father, Charles-Henri Sanson, had been the official executioner of Paris for over 40 years. Nicolas-Charles-Gabrielle Sanson was a tall, thin man with a pale face and dark hair. He was known for his calm demeanor and his ability to carry out executions with a minimum of fuss. He was also known for his compassion for his victims, and he often tried to make their deaths as painless as possible. During the French Revolution, Sanson was responsible for the execution of thousands of people, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. He was also responsible for the execution of many other famous figures, such as Maximilien Robespierre and Georges Danton. After the fall of the French Revolution, Sanson was stripped of his title and pension. He died in poverty in 1840. Despite his role in the execution of thousands of people, Sanson is often portrayed in a sympathetic light in popular culture. He has been featured in several films and television shows, including