Episode 2 of 2

Trial and Execution

When: 27 April – 21 May 1894
Where: Paris
Part of: Émile Henry bombs the Café Terminus in Paris

Henry's trial began on 27 April 1894; he was sentenced to death, refused to appeal, and was executed in Paris on 21 May 1894.

Henry's trial began on 27 April 1894. He was sentenced to death but refused to appeal, declaring he did not recognize 'bourgeois justice'. He was executed on 21 May 1894 in Paris. His statement at his trial is considered a foundational element of this form of terrorism.

Sources

Émile Henry (anarchist) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-23
Café Terminus attack Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08

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