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How did Müntzer's execution occur?

  • Hanging

  • Decapitation

  • Firing squad

  • Poisoning

Answer

Müntzer's execution was carried out by decapitation, a method commonly employed during that era. This form of execution involved the swift separation of the head from the body using a sharp blade, resulting in instantaneous death. While beheading may appear gruesome, it was considered a relatively humane and effective means of capital punishment at the time.
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