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Southcott, Joanna

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Southcott, Joanna (1750–1814)

English religious fanatic whose prophecies attracted thousands of followers in the early 19th century. She began prophesying in 1792 in her native Devon, but only gained a widespread reputation after moving to London in 1802. In 1814 she announced she was to give birth to a ‘Prince of Peace’ but died shortly after.



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