Magdalena Rudenschöld
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Countess Magdalena "Malla" or "Malin" Charlotta Rudenschöld (1 January 1766 – 5 March 1823 in Stockholm, Sweden) was a Swedish lady-in-waiting and conspirator. She was a key member of the Gustavian Armfelt Conspiracy who conspired to depose the regency government of Duke Charles. She was convicted of treason, pilloried, and sentenced to life in prison.
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Magdalena Rudenschöld | |
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Born | Magdalena Charlotta Rudenschöld (1766-01-01)1 January 1766 |
Died | 5 March 1823(1823-03-05) (aged 57) |
Other names | Malla Rudenschöld and Malin Rudenschöld |
Occupation(s) | Swedish nobility, lady-in-waiting. |
Known for | Standing trial for treason |
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One of the others accused in the conspiracy said of her that her mistake was, "love, this violent passion, which among so many people of all ages overwhelms reason."[1]