Historical Events tagged with "hamburg"
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Crime & Law
Klein Henszlein Executed in Hamburg
September 10th, 1573 451 years ago
Klein Henszlein, a notorious German pirate, was captured along with 33 members of his crew by the authorities in Hamburg. Following a trial, they were found guilty of piracy and executed by beheading. This public execution was notable for its brutality and served as a warning to other pirates operating in the region.
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