Georg Büchner

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8 Unusual Punishments Inflicted on Women Throughout History

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Born	October 17, 1813 • Germany
Died	February 19, 1837 (aged 23) • Zürich • Switzerland
Notable Works	“Danton’s Death” • “Leonce und Lena” • “Woyzeck”

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