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George Burroughs | |
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 Execution of Reverend George Burroughs, 1901 drawing | |
| Born | c. 1650 |
| Died | August 19, 1692 (aged 41–42) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
| Occupation | Minister |
| Criminal charge(s) | Witchcraft (rehabilitated), Conspiracy with the Devil (rehabilitated) |
| Criminal penalty | Execution by hanging |
| Criminal status | Vacated |
George Burroughs (c. 1650 – August 19, 1692) was a non-ordained Puritan preacher who was the only minister executed for witchcraft during the course of the Salem witch trials. He is remembered especially for reciting the Lord's Prayer during his execution, something it was believed a witch could never do.