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Inquisition trial on demonic possession, 1634-1661
File — Box 2, Folder: 27
Identifier: INQ-586
Scope and Contents
An account of an inquisition trial held in the vicinity of Rome against a woman accused of being possessed by the devil, after she killed someone with a musket while cursing and behaving in an obscene manner. The defendant was condemned to death by the Holy Inquisition.
Dates:
1634-1661
"Libro quarto de cartas de los Agentes del Santo Oficio en Roma, al Consejo de Inquisición, desde el año de mil y quinientos y noventa y seies, hasta el de mil y seiscientos y diez", 1596-1610
File — Box 13, Folder: 244
Identifier: INQ-7
Scope and Contents
Collection of approximately 60 letters from inquisitorial agents to the Suprema at Madrid, reporting on political and religious developments in Rome. Most are signed by Juan de Hoces, but Francisco Peña's and other signatures also appear.
Dates:
1596-1610