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Martin Guerre impostor case captivates Paris crowd
In the Edinburgh Chronicle account of the 1759 trial, Arnold du Tilh posed as Martin Guerre, Bertrande de Rols maintained her innocence against charges of conspiracy, and witnesses debated identity as the court examined testimonies, exams, and investigations. The judge condemned the impostor to death, sparking public debate and a Parisian uproar.
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Martin Guerre
Gery
Peter Guerre
Rieux
Villany
Flo
Spain
Artigues
Bertrande de Rols
Bernando de Ross
Bisczy
Sanxi
France
Kax
Beverande
Bertrande
Bertrande de Ross
Pin
Sagias
Martin-Guerré
Arnold da Tilh
Pasette
Arnold du Tilh
Sanxi Guerre
Roper
Arnold du Tille
Thoulouse