Agatha Rüefflin
Agatha Rüefflin was a woman accused of infanticide in Augsburg during the early 17th century. Her case highlighted the harsh legal consequences faced by women during this era, as she and her physician contended that she was unaware of her pregnancy, illustrating the challenges of women's autonomy and understanding of their own bodies in a patriarchal society.
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Agatha Rüefflin was accused of killing her newborn infant in Augsburg in 1610.
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