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fromMedievalists.net
16 hours ago

Medieval London Murder Solved: Priest Killed by Noblewoman's Orders - Medievalists.net

"We are looking at a murder commissioned by a leading figure of the English aristocracy. It is planned and cold-blooded, with a family member and close associates carrying it out, all of which suggests a revenge motive."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Noblewoman may have ordered brazen murder of priest outside St Paul's in 1337

The murder of priest John Ford in 1337 London reveals deep political and social tensions, with vengeance interwoven in a tale of sex and power.
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