William Kemmler
AndorracriminalMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%William Kemmler was the first person to be executed in the electric chair, a method promoted by Thomas Edison to demonstrate the dangers of alternating current, which was championed by Nikola Tesla. His execution in 1890 was controversial and marked a significant moment in the history of capital punishment.
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William Kemmler was the first person to be executed using the electric chair.
Joan Ganyet: TeslaDiari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·Andorra· 2026-07-31
Andorra· 2026-07-31
