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    On the time of the French revolution,the first execution-by-guillotine in 1792, was performed on a highwayman. Who was he?

    Question #109452. Asked by snuiteke. (Oct 05 09 5:29 AM)


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    		While versions of the guillotine had been used before this time, it was revamped and 'improved' during the French Revolution.

    "The first execution-by-guillotine was performed on highwayman Nicolas Jacques Pelletier on April 25, 1792."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillotine

    Oct 05 09, 5:44 AM

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