Desnic, Veronica b. 1400 d. October 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...[Read More] (Bio by: girlofcelje) Chapel at Veliki, Desinic, Krapinsko-Zagorska, Croatia