Per Pålsson
Swedish murderer notorious for killings
Born
September 16th, 1828
196 years ago
Died
1914
111 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Criminals
Country
Sweden
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Pålsson was a Swedish individual involved in infamous criminal acts during the 19th century. His actions led to a series of murders that shocked the public and gained significant attention. The events surrounding the crimes created a substantial impact on the societal perceptions of criminal behavior in Sweden at that time. Ultimately, Pålsson faced legal repercussions for these acts, which contributed to his enduring notoriety in Swedish history.
committed multiple murders
gained notoriety in 19th century Sweden
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