Case file · Witch trials

Würzburg witch trials

One of Europe's largest hunts — hundreds executed in Bavaria, including children.

1626 CE · 49.79, 9.93 · status: documented

The sceptical view

A real, documented historical persecution — the witchcraft accusations themselves had no basis; victims were condemned through torture, rivalry, delusion and fear.

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