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The Pendle Witches

Footnoting History by Footnoting History

Sep 27, 202528:38Society & Culture

(Host: Kristin) In 1612, nine-year-old Jennet Devize accused her mother in court of witchcraft. Her testimony led to the conviction of 11 people, 10 of whom were sent to the gallows. Find out about the most famous witchc...

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The Pendle Witches is an episode from Footnoting History by Footnoting History. (Host: Kristin) In 1612, nine-year-old Jennet Devize accused her mother in court of witchcraft. Her testimony led to the conviction of 11 people, 10 of whom wer...

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(Host: Kristin) In 1612, nine-year-old Jennet Devize accused her mother in court of witchcraft. Her testimony led to the conviction of 11 people, 10 of whom were sent to the gallows. Find out about the most famous witchcraft event in English history that you may never have heard about in this episode of Footnoting History! For further reading suggestions and more, please visit:

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