Gilles de Rais was a French nobleman and highly respected military man who was suspected of murdering at least 140 children. It was alleged that he did this in the pursuit of the Philosopher’s stone as well as the fulfillment of a blood contract with the Devil as a way to replenish his wealth after recklessly overspending to maintain an extravagant lifestyle. He was found guilty and executed by hanging on October 26th, 1440.

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