Joseph-Ignace-Guillotine
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Inventor's name: Joseph-Ignace-Guillotine

Date of birth: Born in 1738

Date of death: Died in 1821

Invention: He invented the Guillotine

1.In the 1700 the were many executed and Dr. Joseph-Ignace-Guillotine suggested that decapitation would be a more humane method of execution.
2.It was first used in April 25,1792 at the Place De Greve
3.Although he didn't invent the guillotine his name will forever be attached to it.

Source: www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/1700.stml