Hans Schmidt
German priest (1881–1916) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hans B. Schmidt (1881[1] – February 18, 1916) was a German Roman Catholic priest. He was convicted of murder and he was the only priest to be executed in the United States.[2]
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| Born | 1881 |
| Died | February 18, 1916 (aged 34/35) Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Execution by electric chair |
| Resting place | Sing Sing Prison Cemetery, Ossining, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | German |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
| Criminal charge | Murder |
Early life
Hans Schmidt was born in the Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg[1][3]
References
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