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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

  • Creation: 1634-1661

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

Italian

Latin

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Physical Description

208 folios

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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