Typhoid Mary: Victim or Villain

Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer

Ireland, Irish History, Norman Invasion, Great Hunger, Vikings, Interviews, History, War Of Independence, Great Famine

4.7 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2025

⏱️ 79 minutes

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Summary

Typhoid Mary has inspired books, movies, and even a Marvel character, but the history of the Irish woman behind the name is less well known. Mary Mallon was born in County Tyrone in the late 19th century before emigrating to the US. While she initially enjoyed a successful career as a cook, she became the central figure in a major scandal when she was accused of spreading typhoid.

This podcast tells her story.

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0:57.7	hustle, search HMRC, help for hustles. Tiphoyed Mary is one of those historical figures who's entered popular culture.
1:14.0	There's books, movies, even a Marvel character named after her.
1:18.4	But the history of the Irish woman behind the name is less well known.
1:23.1	Born Mary Mallon in County Tyrone in the late 19th century,
1:27.0	she emigrated to the US, where she initially enjoyed a successful career as a cook. However, she would become embroiled in a major scandal when she was accused of spreading typhoid. This podcast tells her story, exploring whether she was a victim or a villain in one of the greatest scandals of early 20th century,
1:46.5	US history.
1:53.0	Hello and welcome to the Irish History podcast.
1:55.8	My name is Finn DeWire.
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