Moll Cutpurse

“Roam the streets in apparel loose and mannish; that's your Moll, mistress of her trade, and more fun that a sack filled with Frisian monkeys."

Moll Cutpurse, real name Mary Frith, was a Londoner who became renowned for her thievery, cross-dressing, and audacious behavior in an age of strict societal norms. Her unique blend of criminal expertise and bold defiance of gender roles made her an unforgettable character of 17th-century London, immortalized in plays and ballads.

  • Age Taken to the Tower: 25

  • DOB: circa 1584

  • Nationality / Place of Origin: English

  • Background / Profession: Thief, fence, entertainer

  • Skills / Abilities: Pickpocketing, fencing stolen goods, disguise, quick wit

  • Personality Traits: Daring, unconventional, brazen, resourceful

  • Key Motivations: Survival, wealth, fame, personal freedom

  • Favorite / Signature Weapon or Strategy: Quick hands and a sharp tongue; her ability to blend in by cross-dressing and her network of informants and buyers

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