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Normally to be burned at the stake or tortured then have their heads cut off.

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What sort of punishment did witches get?

They were burned at the stake, drowned etc. It depends on which country it was, for instance Spain had a vast array of torture devices for witches.


What was the Tudor punishment the press used for?

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What was the witches punishment for being a witch?

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What was the punishment for being witches?

The punishments for being a witch were hanging, possible drowning, burning at the stake and and being thrown off a cliff.


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The Tudors had a complex relationship with witches, often viewing them with suspicion and fear. During this period, particularly in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, there was a rise in witch hunts and trials fueled by superstition and religious fervor. While some individuals, like Queen Elizabeth I, showed a degree of skepticism toward witchcraft claims, the era overall was marked by a belief in witches as potential threats to society. Consequently, many accused witches faced persecution and punishment.


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