Margaret M'Avoy
English impostor
About Margaret M'Avoy
Lived 1800 – 1820 (aged 20). Margaret M'Avoy was a British and English impostor.
Margaret M'Avoy (28 June 1800 – 18 August 1820) was a British impostor.
Life
M'Avoy was born in Liverpool in 1800. She allegedly went blind and she became well known as she was said to be able to sense colours "through the medium of her fingers" despite her lack of sight.
Her claims were investigated by the Liverpool historian William Roscoe at the request of Sir Joseph Banks. Roscoe concluded that her amazing abilities were due to the fact that she was not blind.
M'Avoy died in Liverpool in 1820.
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Who was Margaret M'Avoy?
English impostor
When was Margaret M'Avoy born?
Margaret M'Avoy was born on 28 June 1800 in Liverpool.
When did Margaret M'Avoy die?
Margaret M'Avoy died on 18 August 1820 in Liverpool.
What was Margaret M'Avoy's occupation?
Margaret M'Avoy was an impostor.
What nationality was Margaret M'Avoy?
Margaret M'Avoy was British and English.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Margaret M'Avoy. https://biography.guide/margaret-m-avoy/
MLA: "Margaret M'Avoy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/margaret-m-avoy/.
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