The Resume

(1404-October 26, 1440)
Born in France
One of the earliest known serial killers in history.
Born Guy de Montmorency-Laval
Baron of Rais
Member of the French Army during the Hundred Years' War

Why he might be annoying:

He was an extravagant spender.
He was involved in black magic and the occult.
He had a long name.
He confessed to murdering hundreds of children.
According to accounts, he drugged and sexually assaulted the children. He then either had them killed or killed them himself. He then burned the bodies.
He was convicted and executed by hanging.

Why he might not be annoying:

He fought alongside Joan of Arc in the Hundred Years' War.
He became famous for his bravery on the battlefield.
Aleister Crowley and anthropologist Margaret Murray are among those who have questioned his guilt.
He was Marshal of France.
He is believed to have inspired the character of Bluebeard.

Credit: Truffle

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Criminals
• Executed by the State
• I am a Citizen of France
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Monarchs, Royalty and Nobles
• Profiles 31251-31500 (Ranked: 31433)
• The Truffle's Profiles [Series 3]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 52 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 50 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 116 Votes: 57.76% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 237 Votes: 80.59% Annoying