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Knapp Gerd's Grave

Knapp Gerd's Grave

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Knapp Gerd's Grave

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Location: Lingen (Ems), Landkreis Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Simon1412

June 28, 2020

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On July 19, 1825, an eerie experience took place for the last time in Lingen: the last hour of a murderer had struck, the death sentence had just been read out on the court in front of the town hall.
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Berger

August 26, 2018

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Gerhard Kruis was sentenced to beheading after a lengthy criminal trial. The last execution in the Lingen area took place in 1825, in view of a large crowd. It was …

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Berger

September 20, 2016

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Gerd Kruis, called Knapp Gerd, was executed by beheading on 19 July 1825 at this site executed and buried.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Lingen (Ems), Landkreis Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

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