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What happened to witches in Shakespeare time?
As shown in Shakespeare's plays Henry VI Part I and Henry VI Part II the traditional punishment for witches was to be burned at the stake. But new laws were made during the sixteenth century. The Witchcraft Act of 1562 provided that claims of witchcraft were to be tried as felonies, and punished by imprisonment except in cases where the witchcraft was proven to have caused harm, in which case the punishment was death by hanging. King James's Witchcraft Act of 1604 allowed the death penalty for all cases of witchcraft. Again, the death penalty was by hanging.
Why was witchcraft considered a threat?
I'm not too sure but... Basically before Henry VIII broke away from the Church, witchcraft was considered an act against the Church only. However, when Henry VIII did actually break away from the Catholic Church, it was deemed an act against the state & King. As it's against the king, it is treasonous therefore a capital offence. Hope that helped but I'm not 100% sure on that...about 90% though lol :)
Did King Henry VIII have King Henry the 7 as a brother?
No, King Henry VII was King Henry VIII's father.
What happened to King Henry VII's second and fifth wife?
King Henry VII had only one wife. His son, King Henry VIII married six times and his second wife, Anne Boleyn, was executed for treason, witchcraft and incest. See the related questions below.
What king is generally given credit for standardizing linear measurement?
king Henry king Henry
Which king introduced laws linked to witchcraft?
james 1
What year did prince Henry of Spain become king?
king henry became king in 1454 (they did not wish to have henry as their king)
What has the author Henry Boguet written?
Henry Boguet has written: 'Discours des sorciers' -- subject(s): Criminal law, Criminal procedure, Demonology, Early works to 1800, Trials (Witchcraft), Witchcraft 'Examen of Witches'
Is the practices of European American teachings of Christianity witchcraft or is witchcraft in Christianity?
Witchcraft is not allowed in Christian beliefs. The Christian bible (King James edition) clearly says those who practice witchcraft and black magic will not go to heaven.
A sentence for King Henry VIII?
Here is a sentence for King Henry VIII. King Henry was the son of Elizabeth of York and Henry VII of England.
Who was king Henry the fourth?
Henry VI was a King in Britain
Who was King Henry the 6Th father?
Henry VIII's Dad's name was Henry Tudor (this was the tradition of the Tudor family at this time). He was also King Henry VII of England.
