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I am the God of Hellfire!!! - Sir Francis Dashwood 1760
Manage episode 432931543 series 3294270
Flagellation, Blasphemy, Drunkenness, Promiscuity and Impersonating the King of Sweden, with the legendary leader of the most famous Hellfire Club...Sir Francis Dashwood.
- How convivial was he?
- Why did he hate cats?
- What is 'Erotic Shrubbery ?
- How many drinking clubs can one man form?
All these questions and 30 minutes more can be found in episode 45 of Rogues Gallery Uncovered - The podcast of bad behaviour in period costume.
An eccentric aristocrat and one of the most controversial figures in 18th century British politics, he was chancellor of the exchequer, founder of the Society for Dilettanti and the Divan Club, was friends with Benjamin Franklin and Prime Minister Pitt the Elder.
He also created the infamous Order of the Friars of St. Francis of Wycombe and shocked Georgian England. If you are a fan of secret societies, historical scandals and secret caves you'll enjoy this luxury length episode.
Thanks for listening. Stay Roguish!
Email: simon@roguesgalleryonline.com
Visit the website and become a 'Rogue with Benefits'
Find me on X, Facebook, Instagram
48 قسمت
Manage episode 432931543 series 3294270
Flagellation, Blasphemy, Drunkenness, Promiscuity and Impersonating the King of Sweden, with the legendary leader of the most famous Hellfire Club...Sir Francis Dashwood.
- How convivial was he?
- Why did he hate cats?
- What is 'Erotic Shrubbery ?
- How many drinking clubs can one man form?
All these questions and 30 minutes more can be found in episode 45 of Rogues Gallery Uncovered - The podcast of bad behaviour in period costume.
An eccentric aristocrat and one of the most controversial figures in 18th century British politics, he was chancellor of the exchequer, founder of the Society for Dilettanti and the Divan Club, was friends with Benjamin Franklin and Prime Minister Pitt the Elder.
He also created the infamous Order of the Friars of St. Francis of Wycombe and shocked Georgian England. If you are a fan of secret societies, historical scandals and secret caves you'll enjoy this luxury length episode.
Thanks for listening. Stay Roguish!
Email: simon@roguesgalleryonline.com
Visit the website and become a 'Rogue with Benefits'
Find me on X, Facebook, Instagram
48 قسمت
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