 His direct descendants still live in the Taunus today.The sentencing of Bückler and 19 of his followers to death by guillotine was announced on 20 November 1803.Because of the large crowd (about 30,000 onlookers) the guillotine was not constructed, as was usual, near the Gau Gate ("Gautor"), but outside the walls directly in front of the New Gate ("Neutor").