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As an assistant to her mother Catherine Monvoisin, also known as La Voisin, Marguerite aided her mother in her dealings, especially in the conspiracy later called the {{Wiki|Affair of the Poisons}}, in which {{Wiki | As an assistant to her mother Catherine Monvoisin, also known as La Voisin, Marguerite aided her mother in her dealings, especially in the conspiracy later called the {{Wiki|Affair of the Poisons}}, in which {{Wiki|Madame de Montespan}} and Catherine sought to kill King [[Louis XIV of France|Louis XIV]]. However, the authorities found out about the plan, arrested Catherine as the sole conspirator, and then executed her at [[Place de Grève]]. Carrying on their tradition, Marguerite carried on with the family business.<ref name="LVP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' − [[Database: The La Voisin Poisonings]]</ref> | ||
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After the affair, Marguerite had two daughters, [[Amélie Monvoisin]] and [[Valérie Duclos|Valérie Monvoisin]]. Before her death, Marguerite dictated in a document that her fortune was to be passed down to the eldest daughter or female | After the affair, Marguerite had two daughters, [[Amélie Monvoisin|Amélie]] and [[Valérie Duclos|Valérie Monvoisin]]. Before her death, Marguerite dictated in a document that her fortune was to be passed down to the living eldest daughter or female relative. However, her fortune was tied up due to Valérie's marriage and her fortune being controlled by her husband. Meanwhile, Amélie wanted to attain financial independence from her sister.<ref name="HCTD">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' − [[Hot Chocolate to Die For]]</ref> | ||
During the [[French Revolution]], Amélie poisoned Valérie with the same family recipe and tried to frame family friend [[Georges Villiers-Segonzac]] in order to receive the fortune herself. However, the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] uncovered the truth, and Amélie was imprisoned.<ref name="HCTD"/> | |||
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Latest revision as of 07:57, 7 May 2026
Marguerite Monvoisin was the daughter of Catherine Monvoisin, who was better known as the poisoner "La Voisin" ("The Neighbor").
Biography[edit | edit source]
As an assistant to her mother Catherine Monvoisin, also known as La Voisin, Marguerite aided her mother in her dealings, especially in the conspiracy later called the Affair of the Poisons, in which Madame de Montespan and Catherine sought to kill King Louis XIV. However, the authorities found out about the plan, arrested Catherine as the sole conspirator, and then executed her at Place de Grève. Carrying on their tradition, Marguerite carried on with the family business.[1]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
After the affair, Marguerite had two daughters, Amélie and Valérie Monvoisin. Before her death, Marguerite dictated in a document that her fortune was to be passed down to the living eldest daughter or female relative. However, her fortune was tied up due to Valérie's marriage and her fortune being controlled by her husband. Meanwhile, Amélie wanted to attain financial independence from her sister.[2]
During the French Revolution, Amélie poisoned Valérie with the same family recipe and tried to frame family friend Georges Villiers-Segonzac in order to receive the fortune herself. However, the French Assassin Arno Dorian uncovered the truth, and Amélie was imprisoned.[2]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity − Database: The La Voisin Poisonings
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity − Hot Chocolate to Die For