Paul Gorguloff
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Paul Gorguloff, originally Pavel Timofeyevich Gorgulov (June 29, 1895 – September 14, 1932) was a Russian emigre
who assassinated French President Paul Doumer
at a book fair in 1932. Gorgulov was born in Labinskaya, Russia
and died at La Santé prison
in Paris
, France
by guillotine
. His defence of insanity was rejected. His last words were "Russia, my country!"
White Emigre
A white émigré was a Russian who emigrated from Russia in the wake of the Russian Revolution and Russian Civil War, and who was in opposition to the contemporary Russian political climate....
who assassinated French President Paul Doumer
Paul Doumer
Joseph Athanase Paul Doumer, commonly known as Paul Doumer was the President of France from 13 June 1931 until his assassination.-Biography:...
at a book fair in 1932. Gorgulov was born in Labinskaya, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
and died at La Santé prison
La Santé Prison
La Santé Prison is a prison operated by the Ministry of Justice located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is one of the most famous prisons in France, with both VIP and high security wings....
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
by guillotine
Guillotine
The guillotine is a device used for carrying out :executions by decapitation. It consists of a tall upright frame from which an angled blade is suspended. This blade is raised with a rope and then allowed to drop, severing the head from the body...
. His defence of insanity was rejected. His last words were "Russia, my country!"