Chapter
Martin Guerre's Trial and Execution
50:13 - 54:07 (03:54)
Martin Guerre's sentence was carried out in Artigot, where the gallows were built in front of his house, and at the end of his execution, he appealed to his wife to be nice to her, which was interpreted as a loving gesture by some.
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Martin Gair's wife was fooled into believing that he was a skilled tile maker, leading him to commit fraud.
50:13 - 51:39 (01:26)
Crime
Summary
Martin Gair's wife was fooled into believing that he was a skilled tile maker, leading him to commit fraud. Ultimately, his sentence was carried out in front of his own home, where a tower was built to give people a better view of the execution.
ChapterMartin Guerre's Trial and Execution
EpisodeThe Improbable Story of Martin Guerre
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The story behind the imposter Martin Guerre is a web of love, betrayal, and loss that led to an illegitimate marriage being torn apart by the legitimate version.
51:39 - 54:07 (02:28)
History
Summary
The story behind the imposter Martin Guerre is a web of love, betrayal, and loss that led to an illegitimate marriage being torn apart by the legitimate version.