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Wendel, Regina, defendant, 1722

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

Four documents from the hearings of 8 year old orphan girl named Regina Wendel, who was supposedly under the influence of the devil. Includes a report of the preliminary hearing, the examination of the defendant and witnesses, and a final decision made by a judge of Öttingen (Bavaria), who acquitted her.

Dates

  • 1722

Creator

Language of Materials

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

Extent

3.7 cubic feet. (3.7 cubic feet.)

Physical Description

13 leaves

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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