Poisonous Affairs: Frances Howard Carr | A Wicked Woman of the Time
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02/22/23 • 17 min
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In the summer of 1613, a minor courtier died while imprisoned at the Tower of London. At first, Sir Thomas Overbury's death was considered to be the result of illness, but three years later the testimony of an apothecary's assistant emerged, stating that Overbury was poisoned. All fingers pointed to the Earl and the Countess of Somerset.
Let's look at the infamous beauty, Frances Carr, Countess of Somerset. Her life was surrounded by scandal, and she is remembered as a murderer and a witch!
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https://crimereads.com/jacobean-noir-poison-scandal-an-infamous-beauty/
https://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/frances-howard-carr-countess-killer/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Carr,_Countess_of_Somerset
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In the summer of 1613, a minor courtier died while imprisoned at the Tower of London. At first, Sir Thomas Overbury's death was considered to be the result of illness, but three years later the testimony of an apothecary's assistant emerged, stating that Overbury was poisoned. All fingers pointed to the Earl and the Countess of Somerset.
Let's look at the infamous beauty, Frances Carr, Countess of Somerset. Her life was surrounded by scandal, and she is remembered as a murderer and a witch!
Are. You. Ready?
Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised
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Articles Mentioned:
https://crimereads.com/jacobean-noir-poison-scandal-an-infamous-beauty/
https://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/frances-howard-carr-countess-killer/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Carr,_Countess_of_Somerset
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Poisonous Affairs: Catherine Monvoisin | Fortune Teller, Sorceress and Poisoner
1 RecommendationsWelcome, my sugar babies!
France was shaken by a scandal of enormous proportions in the late 1670s. This scandal would come to be known as The Affair of the Poisons. The scandal involved many members of the aristocracy and even reached the King's inner circle. One name stands out when speaking of The affair of the poisons, Catherine Monvoisin.
Let's look at the life and crimes of the infamous Catherine Monvoisin, better known as La Voisin.
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Articles Referenced:
https://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/catherine-monvoisin-affair-poisons/
https://partylike1660.com/catherine-monvoisin-fortune-teller-sorceress-and-poisoner/
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Poisonous Affair: The Mysterious Death of Madame, the Duchesse d’Orléans
1 RecommendationsWelcome, my sugar babies!
We've covered the affair of the poisons which mainly affected the French Court and French high society. We crossed the pond and looked at the Countess of Somerset and how she was embroiled in a scandal that involved the English Court.
Today, we're looking at the mysterious death of the Duchesse d'Orléans. Was Madame poisoned? Was it her husband's lover or did her husband commit the crime? It's all about love triangles, jealousy, and intrigue.
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https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/great-characters/philippe-i-duke-orleans
https://www.historytoday.com/history-matters/mysterious-death-henriette-duchesse-d%E2%80%99orl%C3%A9ans
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_of_England
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_I,_Duke_of_Orl%C3%A9ans
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