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William Marwood was a British state hangman. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".

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William Marwood

Hangman for the British Government (1820–1883)

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William Marwood was a British state hangman. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".

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Born

1820

Died

1883, September 4, 1883

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