Cologne Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Cologne?
A
Duchy of Westphalia
2
Q
What controlled Cologne?
A
A Prince Elector rather than a Prince-Bishop
3
Q
Who was the Prince Elector of Bavaria?
A
Ferdinand
4
Q
What power did PE have by 1626?
A
Controlled many states
5
Q
How many were convicted between 1626-34?
A
2000
6
Q
What was the reason for the hunts in Cologne?
A
Lack of central governement
7
Q
What % of victims accused were women?
A
70-80%
8
Q
What people were accused?
A
People from all classes; mayors/councillors
9
Q
Why were witch commissioners used by leaders?
A
To organise the hunts
10
Q
Who was Dr Heinrich von Schultheis?
A
He superintended the trials in Westphalia
