Willie Francis
American best known for surviving a failed execution by electrocution in the United States
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Summary
Willie Francis was born on January 12, 1929[1], in St. Martinville[2]. He died on May 9, 1947[3], in St. Martinville[4]. He worked as a criminalist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94,720 views/month, #6,883 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Union Baptist Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Cause of death: electrocution[10]
- Family name: Francis[11]
- Given name: Willie[12]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[13]
- Convicted of: murder[14]
- Name in native language: Willie Francis[15]
Why It Matters
Willie Francis has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
FAQs
Where was Willie Francis born?
Willie Francis's place of birth was St. Martinville[2].
Where did Willie Francis die?
Willie Francis died in St. Martinville[4].
What did Willie Francis do for work?
Willie Francis worked as a criminalist[5].