Katherine Ferrers
English gentlewoman and alleged bandit (1634–60) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Katherine Ferrers (4 May 1634 – c. 13 June 1660) was an English gentlewoman and heiress. According to popular legend, she was also the "Wicked Lady", a highwaywoman who terrorised the English county of Hertfordshire before dying from gunshot wounds sustained during a robbery.
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Katherine Ferrers | |
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Born | (1634-05-04)4 May 1634 |
Died | 13 June 1660(1660-06-13) (aged 26) |
Resting place | St Mary's Church, Ware |
Other names | Mistress Catherine Fanshawe, "Wicked Lady" {alleged} |
Occupation(s) | gentlewoman, highwayman {Alleged} |
Spouse | Thomas Fanshawe |
Parent(s) | Knighton Ferrers and Katherine (or Catherine) Walters |
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