Witchfinder, (1645) 1830. Artist: Unknown
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2958 x 5917 px | 25 x 50.1 cm | 9.9 x 19.7 inches | 300dpiLocation:
World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,EssexPhotographer:
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Witchfinder, 1645. Mathew Hopkins (d.1647) witch-finder of Manningtree, Essex, England. In 1645 had 60 people executed for witchcraft in Essex alone. Fell under suspicion himself and was 'swum' as a witch. He floated so was found guilty and executed. Woodcut circa 1830.