La Gratiosa (d. 1659)

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La Gratiosa (d. 1659)

Italian poisoner . Born in Italy; hanged 1659 in Rome.

Apparently chief accomplice to Hieronyma Spara (La Spara) who sold poison to young wives looking to do away with their husbands; arrested with La Spara and other companions, reportedly confessed under torture; hanged with La Spara and 3 other women.

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