Franz schmidt 22 december 1874 11 february 1939 was an austrohungarian composer, cellist and pianist. The journal of master franz schmidt, public executioner of nuremberg, 1573 1617 by schmidt, franz isbn. The free imperial city of nuremberg has been a regular feature on this site thanks to the detailed journal of executions kept by its legendary executioner franz schmidt. During a career lasting nearly half a century, meister fr. Heinrich schmidt franz schmidt 1555 1634, also known as meister franz or frantz schmidt, was an executioner in hof from 1573 to april 1578, and from 1 may 1578 till the end of 1617 executioner of nuremberg. For 45 years franz schmidt worked as an executioner for the city of nuremberg and fascinatingly for us he left a diary detailing the life of a renaissance executioner. This drawing in the margins of a court record is the only surviving fully reliable portrait of franz schmidt. Friedrich stigler from nuremberg, a coppersmith and executioners assistant. Harrington, the main inspiration for my adapted work. The journal of master franz schmidt, public executioner of. The journal of master franz schmidt, public executioner of nuremberg, 15731617 by franz schmidt. Sample entries from meister franz schmidts journal. One of online books that will be nice for you is book entitled a hangmans diary. The information in this video comes from the book the faithful executioner.
Now an esoteric of legal and criminal history, a hangmans diary gives a yearbyyear breakdown on all of master franz schmidt s executions, which included hangings, beheadings, and other methods, as well as details of each capital crime and the reason for the punishment. Aug 29, 2015 franz schmidt left with the conductor oswald kabasta before the premiere performance of the book with seven seals in 1938. During that span, he personally executed more than 350. Meister franz schmidt worked as a professional executioner in germany from 1573 to 1617, during which he maintained a personal journal. This is a diary of the executioner of nuremberg from 1573 to 1617. The journal of master franz schmidt, public executioner of nuremberg, 15731617 pdf from our website and start reading immediately. Life and death, honor and shame in the turbulent sixteenth century, a fascinating account not only of frantz schmidts life but the world he inhabited. Starting the profession at age eighteen under the supervision of his father, he performed more than 350 executions during his fortyfive years of service. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
His diary consists of little more than a name, and what action he performed, beheaded, branded, etc. About the author master franz schmidt 15551634 was an executioner in nuremberg. The journal of master franz schmidt, public executioner of nuremberg, 15731617 franz schmidt from 1573 to 1617, master franz schmidt was the executioner for the towns of bamberg and nuremberg. Jun 05, 20 joel harrington of vanderbilt has authored a new book titled the faithful executioner. A hangmans diary by franz schmidt overdrive rakuten. Book overview from 1573 to 1617, master franz schmidt was the executioner for the towns of bamberg and nuremberg. For having brought accusations against some citizens wives that they were witches literally druids and he knew it by their signs. Nuremberg executioner frantz schmidt at work in 1584. Franz schmidt executioner news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2017 learn how and when to remove this template. He left a diary in which he detailed the 361 executions he performed during his 45 year career. If youre interested in learning more about franz schmidt and you cant wait for part 2 go check out the faithful executioner by joel f. Fa a hangmans diary af franz schmidt som paperback bog pa. Fortunately, you no longer have to set aside any special time when you need a book, as you can download a hangmans diary. Despite the positions unpopularity, franz schmidt, the citys executioner from 1578 to 1617 managed to become a downright community celebrity during his tenure.
The executioners journal university of virginia press. We have profiled many of the more remarkable cases individually. A hangmans diary is not only a collection of detailed writings by schmidt about his work, but also an account of criminal procedure in germany during the middle ages. Franz schmidt 1555 1634, also known as meister franz or frantz schmidt, was an. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Harrington recounts schmidts life storyrelating how he was born into the dishonorable profession, why he could not escape it, and how he pursued a lifelong quest to restore his familys honor. The journal of master franz schmidt, public executioner of nuremberg, 1573. The journal of master franz schmidt, public executioner of nuremberg, 15731617 by dr. Schmidt, empowered by law, executed 361 people and tortured, maimed, flogged, burned, and disfigured many hundreds more. If youre interested in such matters, the following book is worth reading.
Schmidt was born in pozsony known in german as pressburg, in the hungarian part of the austrohungarian empire. So begins the sixteenthcentury journal of nurembergs frantz schmidt 15551634, who during 45 years of professional activity personally put to death 361 individuals and tortured, flogged, burned, or disfigured hundreds more. A hangmans diary book by franz schmidt official publisher. Now an esoteric of legal and criminal history, a hangmans diary gives a yearbyyear breakdown on all of master franz schmidts executions, which included hangings, beheadings, and other methods, as well as details of each capital crime and. Pdf diary of a hangman download full pdf book download. Franz schmidt 1555 1634, also known as meister franz, was an executioner in hof from 1573 to april 1578, and from 1 may 1578 till the end of 1617 executioner of nuremberg. Franz schmidt left with the conductor oswald kabasta before the premiere performance of the book with seven seals in 1938. Til an executioner in the 1500s left a diary detailing all. The life and grim career of franz schmidt, official executioner of nuremberg for over forty years in the 16th and 17th centuries, based on his personal journal. Probably the most remarkable thing about this is the length of time franz schmidt served in that capacity.
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During a career lasting nearly half a century, meister frantz schmidt. The remarkable number of victims, as well as the officially sanctioned context in which they suffered at schmidts hands, was the story of joel harringtons muchdiscussed book the faithful executioner. Being the journal of franz schmidt, public executioner of nuremberg, 15731617. Feb 03, 2015 from 1573 to 1617, master franz schmidt was the executioner for the towns of bamberg and nuremberg. Master franz schmidt 15551634 was an executioner in nuremberg. During that span, he personally executed more than 350 people while keeping a journal throughout his career. May 20, 20 in the faithful executioner fsg, author joel f.
Was being an executioner a good job back in the day. Jan 26, 2018 the executioner franz schmidt executing hans froschel on may 18, 1591. The life of a renaissance executioner franz schmidt youtube. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. A hangmans diary by franz schmidt pdf, ebook read online.
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