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Blanche Monnier: The Woman Who Was Imprisoned for 25 Years
Poitiers, France - October 13, 1913
Blanche Monnier, a young woman from Poitiers, France, was held captive by her aristocratic family for 25 years. The reason for her imprisonment was her family's disapproval of her love affair with a lawyer.
On October 13, 1913, police officers discovered Monnier in a small, dark room in her family's home. She was emaciated and covered in filth. She had been living on a diet of bread and water and had not been allowed to leave the room in 25 years.
Monnier's family was arrested and charged with false imprisonment. They were convicted and sentenced to prison. Monnier was taken to a psychiatric hospital, where she spent the rest of her life. She died in 1913.
The story of Blanche Monnier is a tragic reminder of the lengths to which some people will go to control the lives of others. It is also a story of resilience and survival.
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