Penelope Rich

wanted William Shakespeare to put on Richard III uncut to still rebellion in the public on behalf of her brother Robert Devereaux. She helped Judith Shakespeare, and Susan Foreman when Ian Chesterton was injured. She incited a riot after a performance of the play. She was the real reason why the riots started. She was banished and her property taken as part of her plans to incite riots. (AUDIO: The Hollow Crown) 
Category:17th century individuals