Pendle Witch Trials of 1611 Flashcards
When did these trials take place?
1611
What country did these trials take place in?
England
Who was accused?
12 people in Pendle Hill
Name one specific person who was accused
Alizon Device
Why was the accusation brought against Alizon Device? Who accused her?
John Law accused her of making him have a stroke
How did the accusation of Alizon Device escalate?
Her whole family was accused
What role did the youngest member of the Device Family play in getting evidence for conviction?
She was used as evidence to show how the rest of her family were witches
What was significant about using the 9 year old Jennet Device in gathering evidence for the conviction?
This was only recently allowed due to King James I’s new “Daemonologie” book
What was the outcome for the 12 people?
10 of them were executed
What factors does this case come under?
Hardships and Legal Changes
Why can this case come under the factor of Hardships?
Because John Law accused Alizon Device in the first place due to the belief that she had caused his stroke, which likely physically limited him.
Why can this case come under the factor of Legal Changes?
Because James I’s book made it possible for young children to be used as people to question if they had seen witchcraft in their family.
Which website is this case documented in?
witchcraftandwitches.com
What is the name of this case which is documented in the website?
Pendle Witch Trials
