The Influence of Lord Chief Justice Sir John Holt, 1689–1710 (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards

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The Influence of Lord Chief Justice Sir John Holt, 1689–1710
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Holt's tenure as Lord Chief Justice (years)

1689-1710

No. of accused witches Holt acquitted

Approx. 11-12

Year of Sarah Murdock case

1701

Richard Hathaway's punishment for false accusation

1 year prison + 3 sessions in pillory

Last witch executed in England & year

Alice Molland, 1684

Last witch executed in Scotland & year

Janet Horne, 1727

What 1736 Witchcraft Act declared

Magic & witchcraft were not real

Year of Ruth Osborne mob attack case

1751

Holt's predecessor as Lord Chief Justice

Matthew Hale (1671-76)

Total executed for witchcraft in Britain

More than 1,500

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