Sanson
Sanson is a surname of French origin. It is primarily associated with the Sanson family, a line of Parisian executioners who served from the 17th through the 18th centuries.
The most famous member is Charles-Henri Sanson (1739–1806), the royal and later national executioner of France.
The Sanson family is well documented in historical records of Parisian law enforcement and civil administration,
In contemporary times, Sanson remains a relatively common surname in France and among Francophone communities.
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