Homonym: Báthory (Countess)
Báthory refers to Elizabeth Báthory, a 16th-century Hungarian noblewoman known for her alleged crimes. Born in 1560, she is often cited as one of history's most prolific female serial killers. Báthory was accused of torturing and murdering young women, with rumors suggesting she believed bathing in their blood would preserve her youth.
Her actions led to her arrest in 1610, and after a trial, she was confined to her castle. The sensational nature of her story has inspired numerous books, films, and legends, contributing to her status as a figure of dark fascination in European history.