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I am the God of Hellfire!!! - Sir Francis Dashwood 1760

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Flagellation, Blasphemy, Drunkenness, Promiscuity and Impersonating the King of Sweden, with the legendary leader of the most famous Hellfire Club...Sir Francis Dashwood.

  • How convivial was he?
  • Why did he hate cats?
  • What is 'Erotic Shrubbery ?
  • How many drinking clubs can one man form?

All these questions and 30 minutes more can be found in episode 45 of Rogues Gallery Uncovered - The podcast of bad behaviour in period costume.

An eccentric aristocrat and one of the most controversial figures in 18th century British politics, he was chancellor of the exchequer, founder of the Society for Dilettanti and the Divan Club, was friends with Benjamin Franklin and Prime Minister Pitt the Elder.
He also created the infamous Order of the Friars of St. Francis of Wycombe and shocked Georgian England. If you are a fan of secret societies, historical scandals and secret caves you'll enjoy this luxury length episode.

Thanks for listening. Stay Roguish!
Email: [email protected]
Visit the website and become a 'Rogue with Benefits'
Find me on
X, Facebook, Instagram

  continue reading

48 episodes

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Manage episode 432931543 series 3294270
Content provided by Simon Talbot. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Simon Talbot or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Flagellation, Blasphemy, Drunkenness, Promiscuity and Impersonating the King of Sweden, with the legendary leader of the most famous Hellfire Club...Sir Francis Dashwood.

  • How convivial was he?
  • Why did he hate cats?
  • What is 'Erotic Shrubbery ?
  • How many drinking clubs can one man form?

All these questions and 30 minutes more can be found in episode 45 of Rogues Gallery Uncovered - The podcast of bad behaviour in period costume.

An eccentric aristocrat and one of the most controversial figures in 18th century British politics, he was chancellor of the exchequer, founder of the Society for Dilettanti and the Divan Club, was friends with Benjamin Franklin and Prime Minister Pitt the Elder.
He also created the infamous Order of the Friars of St. Francis of Wycombe and shocked Georgian England. If you are a fan of secret societies, historical scandals and secret caves you'll enjoy this luxury length episode.

Thanks for listening. Stay Roguish!
Email: [email protected]
Visit the website and become a 'Rogue with Benefits'
Find me on
X, Facebook, Instagram

  continue reading

48 episodes

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