Early History
What century was the Guillotine invented?
1700
Who invented the Guillotine?
Dr Joseph Guillotin
Were decapitations "fun" to watch?
To the people of France, yes the decapitations were fun
What stage was France entering?
The Enlightenment Stage
The name, "The National Razor" reference?
The Guillotine
Who was charged with the murder of revolutionist Jean-Paul Marat (she faced the Guillotine)?
Charlotte Coraday
Did the executions symbolize freedom of speech?
Yes
When was the first Guillotine materialized?
1792
What was being debated before the invention of the Guillotine?
Capital Punishment
What princess (or as some say Louis XVI's daughter) died on the Guillotine?
Princess Lamballe
Did the French people consider this to be a "equal" or "right" method of execution?
Yes, this was believed for all of the revolution
What was the previous way of beheading?
By sword
Was the Guillotine considered a "fair" meathead of execution?
Yes by many it was
Who was the last victim of the Guillotine?
Hamida Djandoubi
Did Children have toys and tiny versions of the Guillotine?
Yes, small Guillotines were toys and jewelry for many people in France
Why was the Guillotine invented?
For a more human way of execution
On what day was the first execution by the Guillotine?
April 25th, 1792
Who was the politician turned criminal (charged with breaking into a library) to face the Guillotine?
Louis-Antoine de Saint-Just
What rights were symbolized at the executions?
Freedom of speech and their right to speak out against the French government
Was there more than 1,000 executions on the Guillotine? Less?
There were more (around 16,000 in fact)