Longest serving executioner
Record Holder
Country
Newgate Prison,London
Record Date
- 45 year(s)
The Book of World Records officially recognizes that Longest serving executioner
The longest period of office for a public executioner is 45 years (1829-1874), served by William Calcraft (1800-79), who officiated at nearly every outdoor and indoor hanging at Newgate Prison, London, UK.
