William Marwood

Executioner, Deceased Person

1820 – 1883

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Who was William Marwood?

William Marwood was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".

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Born
1820
Profession
Lived in
  • London
Died
Sep 4, 1883

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on July 23, 2013

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