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During the 16th and 17th centuries, it is estimated that between 40,000 to 100,000 people, mostly women, were executed for witchcraft across Europe. The peak of witch hunts occurred during this period, fueled by social, religious, and political tensions. The exact number is difficult to determine due to varying records and the scale of the hunts in different regions.

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