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Catherine Hayes (1690 – 9 May 1726), sometimes spelled Catharine Hayes, was an English woman who was burned at the stake for committing petty treason by killing her husband.
Catherine Hayes, married name Catherine Bushnell, (1818? – 11 August 1861) [n 1] was a world-famous Irish soprano of the Victorian era. [1] According to London's Daily Express, "Hayes was the ' Madonna ' of her day; she was the 19th-century operatic equivalent of the world's most famous pop star."
In this true crime video, Kevin Hicks explores the twisted tale of Catherine Hayes, and how she became embroiled in a tale of conspiracy, murder and ultimate...
Mar 18, 2018 · Catherine Hayes was a victim of a masculinised system; her narrative never allowed to develop into her own legal discourse. The crime she committed, interpreted now as murder through joint enterprise liability, was unlawful, but what became of her, a woman quite literally burnt at the stake, is unjustifiable.
At the age of 15, Catherine, a good looking and voluptuous girl, ran away from home and in order to survive resorted to prostitution. She looked after the needs of a group of army officers at Great Ombersley in Worcestershire until they tired of her services.
English murderer who was burned alive at the stake. Born Catherine Hall near Birmingham, England, in 1690; burned at the stake at Tyburn in 1726; married John Hayes (a carpenter and merchant), in 1713.
To mark this remarkable lady’s contribution to Opera and our cultural heritage we have created a Catherine Hayes experience with: a video installation, an exhibition, a real live performance of...
The first definitive biography of Catherine Hayes, the internationally renowned Irish prima donna. Written by Basil Walsh and published by Irish Academic Press.
Nov 17, 2021 · Catherine Hayes was accused, along with two men, of murdering her abusive husband. The facts are just as fascinating now as they were in 1726. Spoiler alert: we’ll see a preserved (pickled?) head, allegations of adultery and incest, and a horrifying botched execution.
Born at 4 Patrick Street, Limerick, Ireland, on October 29, 1825; died at Sydenham, Kent, England, on August 11, 1861; daughter of poor parents; married William Avery Bushnell (a former electioneering agent who became her manager), in 1856 (died 1858).
