Henri Désiré Landru

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Henri Désiré Landru born?April 12, 1869, in Paris, France
2. When did Henri Désiré Landru die?February 25, 1922, by guillotine
3. What is the nickname?The Bluebeard of Gambais
4. What is the primary victims?Lonely war widows and women seeking companionship

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