British state hangman (1818-1883)
William Marwood |
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| Born | 1818
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| Died | 4 September 1883(1883-09-04) (aged 64–65)
Lincolnshire |
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| Nationality | British |
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| Occupation | Executioner |
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William Marwood (1818[1] – 4 September 1883) was a British state hangman. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".
