George Atzerodt
1835–1865 (age 30)
Conspirator
Biography
George Atzerodt was a figure whose name is remembered in connection with one of the most significant events in American history. His involvement in the conspiracy surrounding President Abraham Lincoln's assassination marked him as a participant in a tragedy that profoundly affected the nation.
His life and actions remain subjects of historical study and reflection, serving as a reminder of the turbulent and consequential period in which he lived.