Torture and Property Confiscations (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Carolina Law Code of 1532 purpose in Bamberg
Carolina Law Code of 1532 purpose in Bamberg
Provided legal authority for torture of suspected witches
Strappado torture method
Strappado torture method
Suspension by wrists behind back, causing dislocation
John Junius's position before arrest
John Junius's position before arrest
Burgomaster (mayor) of Bamberg for 20 years
Devil name given to John Junius
Devil name given to John Junius
Krix
Number of questions in Bamberg interrogation schedule
Number of questions in Bamberg interrogation schedule
101 questions
Hans Sebald's contribution (1990)
Hans Sebald's contribution (1990)
Analysed Bamberg confession records, identified patterns
How Bamberg witch-hunt funded itself
How Bamberg witch-hunt funded itself
Property confiscations & victims paying all court costs
Total amount confiscated during Bamberg witch-hunt
Total amount confiscated during Bamberg witch-hunt
Approximately 500,000 florins
Amount confiscated from Georg Neudecker (Mayor)
Amount confiscated from Georg Neudecker (Mayor)
100,000 florins
Groups profiting from Bamberg witch-hunt
Groups profiting from Bamberg witch-hunt
Lawyers, coachmen, rope-makers, blacksmiths, tavern owners