Reasons for the witchcraze Flashcards
What was a Hexenbrenner?
A witch burner
What was a Drudenhaus?
Witch house
What type of people were killed?
All types including children
Who was appointed prince-bishop of Bamberg and when?
Johann Gottfried von Aschhausen, 1609
What happened in Bamberg?
Conversion of Protestant parishes was prioritised
What actions did Aschhausen take?
- Anyone who didn’t convert was punished
- New ordinance about witchcraft
- Brought in Jesuits
What happened to towns as a result of large armies in the 30 years war?
Food supplies devastated and lost men due to conscription
What happened to those who deviated from orthodox practises?
Seen as heretical and was suspicious
When did trials in Bamberg peak?
When frost destroyed the wine crop in 1629
Why were harvests poor?
Mini ice age
What happened to silver imports and was the consequence?
Declined, supply of money a problem
What happened with crops?
Prices skyrocketed
Who became a prozzy to a rich man?
Margarita Gussbacherin
What is seen as the main reason for the hunts?
The timing of the hunts suggests all factors played a part:
- Counter Reformation
- 30 Years War
- Inflation
- Economic crises
