From Wealth to Rebellion
Rose Dugdale was born in 1941 to a wealthy British family, raised in privilege, and educated at Oxford University. Despite her upbringing, she became increasingly disillusioned with her aristocratic background and British politics, turning towards radical activism in the 1970s.
A Bold Art Heist
In April 1974, Dugdale orchestrated a daring raid on Russborough House in Ireland, stealing 19 valuable paintings, including works by Goya and Vermeer, to support the Irish Republican Army (IRA). She demanded the release of IRA prisoners in exchange for the stolen art, but the plan failed, and the paintings were recovered.
Capture and Imprisonment
Shortly after the heist, Dugdale was captured by Irish authorities in Cork. At her trial, she admitted to her actions without remorse and was sentenced to nine years in prison. She became the first woman convicted of IRA-related crimes in Ireland.
The Art Thief Heiress: Rose Dugdale’s Rebellion 🖼️
From Wealth to Rebellion
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