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"Grandier est mort", August 23, 1634 [?]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed "F," sent from Poitiers. Describes the last days of Urbain Grandier, who was publicly burned in Loudun on August 18, 1634, after being convicted of witchcraft, specifically for his involvement in the Loudun Possessions. The letter reports certain "symptoms" of Grandier's alleged adoration of the Devil.

Dates

  • August 23, 1634 [?]

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in Latin, German, Dutch, French, and English.

Extent

3.7 cubic feet. (3.7 cubic feet.)

Physical Description

1 leaf

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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