George Atzerodt
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George Andrew Atzerodt (June 12, 1835 – July 7, 1865)[1][2] was a German American repairman, Confederate sympathizer, and conspirator assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. He was assigned to assassinate Vice President Andrew Johnson, but lost his nerve and made no attempt.[3] Atzerodt was tried by a military tribunal, sentenced to death for conspiracy, and hanged along with three other conspirators.
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George Atzerodt | |
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Born | Georg Andreas Atzerodt (1835-06-12)June 12, 1835 |
Died | July 7, 1865(1865-07-07) (aged 30) |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Occupation | Carriage repair business |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | Conspiracy to assassinate Andrew Johnson |
Criminal penalty | Death |
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