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The Trier Witch Trials

Why did they begin

Overview

The Trier witch trials began because the newly appointed archbishop of Trier Johann von Schöneburg ordered prugees on nonconformant groups such as Protestants, Jews and witches. He wanted to eradicate these groups because he wanted to gain power, wealth and recognition from the catholic church which were reforming to strengthen faith by getting rid of heretics. Other reasons why the Trier witch trials started include the spanish inquisition of the 13th century, famine and plague causing depopulation, and attempts to eradicate birth control.

Where did they happen

The Trier witch trials took place in western germany in the rural diocese of Trier in 1581 were the first persecutions started. The histeriya reached the city six years later.

Where did they take place

When did the Trier witch trials take place

The Trier witch trials happened in Western Germany from 1581 to 1593.

When did they take place

Key Events

1581 Johann von Schönenberg was appointed as archbishop of Trier

In 1593 the Trier witch trials ended.

Key Events

1583 the Trier witch trial began

Between 1587 and 1593 368 people we're burned alive for sorcery. Two villages in Trier we're left with one female each

Important people

Important People

Important people of the Trier witch trials include Johann von schönenberg and Cornelius Loos. Johann von schönenburg was the newly appointed archbishop of Trier who had three groups of nonconformists including protestants, jews and witches purged. Cornelius Loos was imprisoned and publicly forced to recant the phrases of the book he wrote criticizing the witch trial, he was the first catholic official to oppose the Trier witch trials.

How many people died

Deaths

The total number of deaths are unknown in the Trier witch trials but it is estimated that 368 people from 22 villages were burned alive.

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Pictures

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