8. Mary Frith: Moll Cutpurse of 17th Century London
Mary Frith, better known as “Moll Cutpurse,” was one of London’s most notorious criminal figures in the early 1600s. Defying gender norms, she dressed as a man and built a reputation as a skilled pickpocket, thief, and fence, operating at the heart of the city’s bustling underworld. Frith’s audacity and sharp wit made her a legendary figure whose exploits blurred the lines between crime and performance.
