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Leon Frank Czolgosz was born
He was born in Detroit, Michigan. His parents were Polish Catholic immigrants from Prussia. -
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Czolgosz turns to the teachings of anarchism and socialism
He witnessed several violent workers strikes over wage cuts, and the large gap between the rich and the poor made him resentful of America's government. -
He began working
At only ten years old, he had to work and help support the rest of his family. -
He suffers from a nervous breakdown
Although it was not the first, it may have been a sign of him reaching his breaking point. -
King Umberto I of Italy was assassinated by anarchist Gaetano Bresci
This event was used by Czolgosz as a template for his own assassination plans. -
Journey to Buffalo, New York
After attending a lecture by leading anarchist Emma Goldman, Czolgosz traveled to Buffalo in August. -
Leon Czolgosz shoots president William McKinley
With his revolver hidden under a handkerchief, he fired twice upon the president, injuring him. -
President McKinley dies
The president succumbed to his injuries and died from gangrene. -
Czolgosz goes on trial
The trial was brief, ending with the jury finding him guilty. -
Czolgosz is sentenced to death by a judge
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Death by electric chair
Leon Frank Czolgosz was killed by electrocution, then buried in the prison cemetery.
