Ep.70 – Claude Duval: Restoration England's Public Enemy Number One
There have been many times throughout history where crime does in fact pay. Claude Duval saw such an opportunity while serving in the court of King Charles II and, oh boy, did he ever run with it! This week, Sarah tells the story of a gentleman robber who charmed his way onto the very first most wanted list in Restoration England - and into the hearts of the ladies.
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There have been many times throughout history where crime does in fact pay. Claude Duval saw such an opportunity while serving in the court of King Charles II and, oh boy, did he ever run with it! This week, Sarah tells the story of a gentleman robber who charmed his way onto the very first most wanted list in Restoration England - and into the hearts of the ladies.
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Sources
- https://dirtysexyhistory.com/2016/08/21/the-life-and-death-of-claude-duval/
- https://www.exclassics.com/newgate/ng31.htm
- https://www.blackheathandgreenwich.com/post/blackheath-claude-duval
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