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Catherine Monvoisin

Catherine Monvoisin (called La Voisin, c. 1640–1680) was a French fortune-teller, poisoner, and alleged witch central to the Affair of the Poisons in 17th-century France. She offered services including card-reading, scrying with water, and magical rituals, claiming the ability to summon the devil. Her clientele included many members of the French nobility. La Voisin was … Read more

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Mirabel, Honoré

Honoré Mirabel was an individual convicted of fraud and sentenced to the galleys in 18th-century France. He was accused of promising to find treasure with the help of the devil. After performing conjurations in ruins near Marseille, he claimed to have found a bag of Portuguese coins revealed to him by a specter. He produced … Read more