George Atzerodt

Assassin involved in Lincoln's murder

George Atzerodt - Assassin involved in Lincoln's murder
Born

1833
192 years ago

Died

July 7th, 1865
159 years ago — 32 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Involved in the conspiracy to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, which occurred on April 14, 1865. Atzerodt was tasked with killing Vice President Andrew Johnson but failed to carry out the plot. Following the assassination of Lincoln, Atzerodt was captured and tried. He was sentenced to death and hanged on July 7, 1865, as part of the broader effort to prosecute those involved in the conspiracy.

Conspiracy to assassinate Lincoln

Failed to kill Vice President Johnson

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