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Paris marks anniversary of 1390 witchcraft trial executions
Original: On this day in 1390, one of the earliest recorded trials for witchcraft results in the execution of three women in Paris
On this day in 1390, one of the earliest recorded trials for witchcraft ended in Paris with three women being executed, a milestone in the history of European witch persecutions. The date is being noted alongside other anniversaries, including the founding of the International Red Cross in Geneva in 1863 and the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923.
Why now: Historical 'on this day' anniversaries are being shared as part of regular date-based commemorations.
Evidence
- On this day in 1390, one of the earliest recorded trials for witchcraft results in the execution of three women in Paris. On this day in 1863, eighteen countries form the International Red Cross in Geneva. On this day in 1923, the Republic of Turkey is established following the… · mf_magazine@mastodon.mediafaro.org · 2
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