Historedia
Person

William Kemmler

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1889–1890

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Kemmler, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. William Kemmler, first execution by electric chair

    1889–1890

    Role: Executed prisoner

    1. October 9 - December 30, 1889 · CourtLegal Appeal Failure

      Kemmler's legal appeals regarding the electric chair failed in late 1889, enabling his execution.

    2. August 6, 1890 · Auburn PrisonFirst Execution by Electric Chair

      William Kemmler was executed at Auburn Prison on August 6, 1890, marking the first judicial use of the electric chair.

Sources

  1. William Kemmler Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. Electric chair Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04