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The guillotine was much used during the French Revolution to behead the aristocracy, those in power, and anyone who opposed the 'Peoples Revolution.' The last execution to use the guillotine in France was in September 1977. The death penalty was abolished in French in 1981.
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What was the 'National Razor' of France?
The guillotine.
What is guillotine's nationality?
Doctor Joseph-Ignace Guillotin was born in Saintes, France.
How was louie king of France executed in the French revolution?
By guillotine powered by a horse
Where did Dr Guillotine die?
He was born 1738 and died of natural causes in 1814 in Paris France
Why they stopped using the guillotine?
Because it is considered to be a cruel and unusual punishment
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