Margaret Fox

Margaret Fox (1831-1893) was one of the three Fox sisters, known for their role in the spiritualism movement in the 19th century. She and her sisters claimed to communicate with spirits through "raps" or knocks, which sparked public interest in spiritualism, a belief system that suggests the living can communicate with the dead. Their claims led to the widespread development of spiritualist practices and communities. Later in life, Margaret admitted that the sisters had fabricated their ability to communicate with spirits, highlighting a complex legacy of belief, deception, and the cultural fascination with the paranormal.