Globally, women are far less likely than men to face capital punishment, though history shows many have been executed for crimes ranging from adultery to political dissent. While the majority of modern death row convicts are men, infamous cases of women executed throughout history continue to capture public attention.
From accused witches to spies and queens, women from all walks of life have met brutal deaths at the end of a rope, the executioner's axe, and so on. Click through the following gallery to remember the most infamous executions of women in history.