Person Information

Biography

Young roman noblewoman who murdered her farther due to his mistreatment of her and her family. Eventually beheaded. A painting of her is mentioned by WHS during his stay in Rome in 1859.

Letter References

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, August 17, 1859

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Adeline Seward, August 27, 1859

Citations

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Biography: 
Young roman noblewoman who murdered her farther due to his mistreatment of her and her family. Eventually beheaded. A painting of her is mentioned by WHS during his stay in Rome in 1859.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice_Cenci
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