Last person to be drawn and quartered in France, too.
Lead, huh? The period French drama Nicholas Le Floch had molten lead being poured down a guy's throat as COD as part of personal revenge for the sins of a father.
Damiens was more than likely mentally ill. Not to mention he had a small knife vs. thick winter clothing.
Last person to be drawn and quartered in France, too.
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If I understand correctly, his torture and execution was the inspiration for laws against cruel and unusual punishment.