Veronica Desnic (1400 - 1425) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Veronica Desnic

Birth:	1400
Death:	Oct. 17, 1425
Countess of Celje and Folk Figure. Veronica was a beautiful young girl when she caught the eye of Count Frederick of Celje. The Count was already married so he divorced his wife ot marry Veronika. His wife the Countess Elizabeth Frankopan was from a very pwerful and influential family so this divorce was taken badly. Frederick and Veronica had to flee his fathers anger. Eventually they were caught and Veronika was tried for witchcraft.She was found guilty and later was drowned in a large tub. After her death Frederick had Countess Elizabeth killed setting off more bad blood. A few decades later the last Count of Celje would have his skull bashed in by John Hunyadi and his friends in Belgrade.Veronika is the Juliet of Slovenia and Croatia. She has been the subject of novels and films and is the symbol of a violent and impossible love. (bio by: girlofcelje (inactive)) Search Amazon for Veronica Desnic

Burial: Chapel at Veliki Desinic Krapinsko-Zagorska, Croatia
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