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Inquisition trial on demonic possession

Date

1634-1661
Part of: II. Trials and Sentencing
Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries

An account of an inquisition trial held in the vicinity of Rome against a woman accused of being possessed by the devil, after she killed someone with a musket while cursing and behaving in an obscene manner. The defendant was condemned to death by the Holy Inquisition.

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Date
1634-1661
Genre/Physical Characteristic
Manuscript (handwritten)
Language
Italian
Latin
Related Location
Rome (Italy)

Metadata

Identifier
/repositories/3/archival_objects/1012321
Campus Location
Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries

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