The Diabolical Things That Gilles De Rais Did To Women Inside His Castle

In the tumultuous era of 15th century France, when the medieval epoch was fraught with battles and religious fervor, a sinister figure loomed in the shadows of his gothic castle - Gilles de Rais. The infamous comrade-in-arms of the celebrated Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years War, Gilles de Rais held a dark and horrifying secret behind the fortified walls of his castle. Decorated as a military hero, and possessing wealth and noble stature, de Rais outwardly embodied the perfect chivalric knight. Yet, as the night fell, his castle turned into a horrific chamber for the torture and demise of countless young men. But what led this highly esteemed individual to perform such heinous acts? How did de Rais, a Marshal of France and lord of many lands, manage to commit these atrocities without drawing the attention of his contemporaries for so long? Could the confines of his fortress tell the tales of horror that they were forced to witness? According to Friedrich Nietzsche’s chilling remark, “Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster.“ Delve with us into the grisly history of Gilles de Rais, as we unravel the dark deeds committed in the shadowy corners of his castle, and attempt to comprehend how a knight turned into one of history’s most horrific monsters. Welcome to the diary of Julius Caesar. Noble Beginnings. The Early Years of Gilles de Rais. Gilles de Rais was born in 1405 to a family with rich ancestral ties, firmly ensconced within the nobility of France. His birthplace was the castle at Champtocé-sur-Loire, a fortress nestled in the heart of the French countryside, resonating with the vibrant echoes of medieval grandeur. Gilles was born to Guy II de Montmorency-Laval and Marie de Craon, both of whom hailed from illustrious lineages. Unfortunately, the untimely demise of his parents, when Gilles was just eleven, saw him and his younger brother, René, become orphans, set adrift in a world fraught with complexities. The brothers were taken under the protective wing of their grandfather, Jean de Craon, a man known as much for his cunning machinations as for his noble heritage. An influential figure in the annals of French history, Jean recognized the immense potential in the Montmorency-Laval inheritance, and skillfully arranged for Gilles and his brother to marry affluent heiresses to secure their wealth. Gilles was wedded to Catherine de Thouars, a young woman of significant noble descent, ensuring that he, at the tender age of sixteen, became one of the wealthiest individuals in France. However, such sudden affluence did not detract from Gilles’ lofty ambitions. He sought to elevate his stature even more, viewing his wealth not as a gift of fate, but as a stepping stone to attain greater prominence. His military aspirations were driven by the dream of a glorified France, free from the terrors of the Hundred Years’ War, a turbulent period that raged on during his formative years. During this time, he was known to exhibit a remarkable affinity for martial prowess and intellectual acuity, which when combined with his noble bearing and charismatic leadership, garnered him the adoration and respect of his peers and superiors alike. In his early adulthood, he demonstrated his courage and tactical brilliance during the Siege of Orléans in 1429, fighting alongside the legendary Joan of Arc, a bond that would leave an indelible mark on his life. 00:00 A Brief History 1:24 The Early Years of Gilles de Rais 4:54 The War Torn Tapestry of a French Knight 7:54 Gilles de Rais and Joan of Arc 10:53 The Private Sphere of Gilles de Rais 13:35 Feasts, Follies, and Financial Ruin 16:06 Gilles de Rais and the Mysterious World of the Occult 18:59 The Dark Hours of Gilles de Rais 22:12 The Unraveling of Gilles de Rais 25:03 Gilles de Rais and the Echoes of His Downfall 27:51 Unraveling the Enigma of Gilles de Rais 30:57 The Shifting Perception of French Nobility in the Shadow of Gilles de Rais 34:10 Gilles de Rais’ Unsettling Resonance through Centuries 37:16 A Psychological Venture into the Mind of Gilles de Rais