The Dreadful Tale of Gilles de Rais: From Hero to Heretic
Early Life: The Making of a Warrior Gilles de Rais was born into the House of Montmorency-Laval, one of the oldest and most distinguished families in Brittany. His father, Guy de Laval, was known for his martial prowess, which Gilles inherited. French historian Georges Bordonove described his upbringing as “soaked in military tradition, but also … Read more