Maren Spliid of Ribe

In November 1641, Maren Spliid, a tailor's wife, was burned at Ribe after a long witchcraft case that went to the king himself.

1641 CE · 55.33, 8.76 · status: official

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She is probably the best-known victim of Danish witch persecution; a memorial stands in Ribe.

Sources

1. Wikipedia: Maren Spliid
2. Wikipedia (Danish): Maren Splids