Madame de Brinvilliers

French aristocrat and poisoner

Madame de Brinvilliers - French aristocrat and poisoner
Born

July 22nd, 1630
394 years ago

Died

1676
349 years ago — 46 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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A French aristocrat engaged in a notorious series of poisonings. Active in the 17th century, she was implicated in the deaths of family members and others through the use of poison. Her actions raised significant alarm in French society and led to a high-profile trial. Captured in 1676, she escaped from prison and fled to England before being recaptured and ultimately executed in 1676. The case drew attention not only for its sensational nature but also for the broader implications regarding poison and intrigue among the French nobility.

Involved in a prominent poisoning case

Executed for her crimes

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