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Albert Pierrepoint (30 de marzo de 1905 - 10 de julio de 1992) fue un verdugo británico. Ejecutó entre 435 y 600 personas en una carrera de 25 años que terminó en 1956. Su padre Henry Pierrepoint y su tío Thomas fueron verdugos oficiales antes que él.
Albert Pierrepoint (/ ˈ p ɪər p ɔɪ n t / PEER-point; 30 March 1905 – 10 July 1992) was an English hangman who executed between 435 and 600 people in a 25-year career that ended in 1956. His father Henry and uncle Thomas were official hangmen before him.
12 de nov. de 2019 · Pierrepoint fue el verdugo más prolífico del Reino Unido: ejecutó a más de 400 personas, lo que le llevó a ser considerado por el gobierno inglés “el verdugo más eficiente”, aunque con el tiempo Pierrepoint se volvió un férreo crítico de la pena de muerte.
Albert Pierrepoint (1905–1992) was the most prolific British hangman of the twentieth century, executing 434 men and women between 1932 and 1955.
9 de feb. de 2024 · Albert Pierrepoint’s extraordinary life and career birthed an international celebrity that has veered between adulation and discomfort for almost 80 years. It has often been repeated that no one...
2 de jul. de 2018 · Albert Pierrepoint hanged over 400 people, including Nazis, serial killers, and war criminals, from 1932 to 1956. He inherited the family business from his father and uncle, and became famous and controversial for his work.
6 de nov. de 2015 · Learn about the life and legacy of Albert Pierrepoint, the most famous British executioner who hanged over 450 people, including Nazi war criminals. Explore how his cultural persona reflects the conflicting views on capital punishment in the UK and the US.
