Szeged witch trials

The Szeged witch trials, which took place in the city of Szeged in Hungary in 1728–1729,[1] was perhaps the largest witch-hunt in Hungary. It led to the death of 14 people by burning, although witch trials had been banned by the decree of King Coloman in 1100.

  1. ^ Petrovic, István. "A Witch-Hunt in Szeged in the Early Eighteenth Century. In: Blanka Szeghyová (ed.): The Role of Magic in the Past. Learned and Popular Magic, Popular Beliefs and Diversity of Attitudes. Pro Historia. Bratislava, 2005. pp.108-116". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)