In 1337, priest John Ford was murdered in a public display of violence in London, with two accomplices helping in the stabbing. Ordered by noblewoman Ela FitzPayne, the motive for the murder was unclear until recent findings by Prof. Manuel Eisner suggested it was a revenge act. FitzPayne had been penalized for adultery, possibly by Ford, resulting in her seeking vengeance. The incident underscores the fraught relations between the church and aristocracy around that time, revealing a deeper narrative of scandal, betrayal, and violence.
The murder of priest John Ford in 1337 London reveals deep political and social tensions, with vengeance interwoven in a tale of sex and power.
Prof. Manuel Eisner argues that the violent killing was a revenge act by noblewoman Ela FitzPayne, possibly due to scandals involving affair and informant.
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