Executioner's axe, Fængslet Denmark
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N 55° 52.475 E 009° 50.196
32U E 552345 N 6192437
Denne økse blev anvendt til den sidste henrettelse i fredstid i Danmark i 1892. This axe was used for the last execution in times of peace in Denmark in 1892.
Waymark Code: WMG6Q4
Location: Denmark
Date Posted: 01/21/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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I fængselsmuseet Fængslet (visit link) kan man se den økse, som blev anvendt af bøddel Theodor Seistrup i 1892. Den dømte var Jens Nielsen (født 1862) som afsonede en straf på 16 år. Fængselslivet var en stor belastning for Jens Nielsen og to gange begik han mordforsøg på personalet. Dette afstedkom dødsommen.

In the prison museum Fængslet (visit link) you can see the axe that was used by executioner Theodor Seistrup in 1892. The convicted was Jens Nielsen (born in 1862) who had a 16 years imprisonment. The life in prison was a huge load for Jens Nielsen and he attempted murder on the staff twice. This lead to the death sentence.
Type of Device: Axe

What is the approximate age?: 11/08/1892

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