Elvira Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) One of the most (in)famous witch trials in Europe happened in France in between 1679-1682. It became so sensational because it affected the highest society in land, namely the king, Louis the fourteenth. His favourite mistress Madame de Montespan, was said to have gone to La Voisin to obtain poison, in order to poison the king himself. (There were many rumours that she had visited La Voisin many times, for poisons, attending black masses and abortions). One of Louis' other mistresses, was also involved, Louise de la Valliere, but as a victim of another courtier, the Comtess Olympe Mancini, who was accused of procuring poison from La Voisin to kill Louise. Although Madame de Montespan evaded any punishment and remained the king's mistress, Comtess Olympe Mancini was expelled from France, whilst La Voisin was burnt at the stake in 1680. Ref; http://www.nndb.com/.../875/000094593/ Edited so i can check that this link is ok to use? Edited August 24, 2011 by Elvira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticGypsy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 :thumbsup: Wow Elvira that is interesting to say the least. Thanks for sharing ! Oh on a side note, when I have ponderings about a link if I should post it or not, it's been offered to me to use some sort of disclaimer, any questions just ask a Moderator or Administer, they will surely set you straight.:thumbsup: Regards,Gypsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tana Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Yes link is OK to use. This looks interesting. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvira Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 :thumbsup: Wow Elvira that is interesting to say the least. Thanks for sharing ! Oh on a side note, when I have ponderings about a link if I should post it or not, it's been offered to me to use some sort of disclaimer, any questions just ask a Moderator or Administer, they will surely set you straight.:thumbsup: Regards,Gypsy Thanks Gypsy, I will remember to do that : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloe Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Synchronicity, I was just reading about La Voisin and Montespan the other day. It's very interesting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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