Charles-Henri Sanson

Charles-Henri Sanson (1767–1831) was a prominent French executioner, part of a family famous for their role in carrying out capital punishment, especially during the French Revolution. He served as the official executioner for Paris for many years, overseeing executions, including notable figures like King Louis XVI. Sanson was known for his professionalism and became a symbol of the French justice system’s severity during a tumultuous period. His family held the position for generations, and he contributed to the brutal but historically significant history of capital punishment in France.