Phips was the governor of the Massachusetts colony where the trials took place. He ended them when his wife was accused.
A man by the name of William Phips was royal governor in 1692.
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Mary Phips, the wife of the governor.
Governor William Phips was the colonial governor of Massachusetts during the Salem witch trials in 1692. He played a significant role in the trials, initially supporting the prosecution but later expressing doubts about the validity of the spectral evidence used to convict the accused. Thomas Brattle was a prominent Boston merchant and a critic of the witch trials; he wrote a letter condemning the proceedings and the reliance on dubious evidence, advocating for a more rational approach to justice. His opposition highlighted the growing skepticism toward the trials, which ultimately contributed to their decline.
the Salem Witch trials were held in various locations dotted all over the USA from 1692-1693. The Salem Witch trials is the shortest Witch trial to be recorded in history.
A man by the name of William Phips was royal governor in 1692.
William Phips.
No.
Governor William Phips
Mary Phips, the wife of the governor.
Governor William Phips was the colonial governor of Massachusetts during the Salem witch trials in 1692. He played a significant role in the trials, initially supporting the prosecution but later expressing doubts about the validity of the spectral evidence used to convict the accused. Thomas Brattle was a prominent Boston merchant and a critic of the witch trials; he wrote a letter condemning the proceedings and the reliance on dubious evidence, advocating for a more rational approach to justice. His opposition highlighted the growing skepticism toward the trials, which ultimately contributed to their decline.
the Salem Witch trials were held in various locations dotted all over the USA from 1692-1693. The Salem Witch trials is the shortest Witch trial to be recorded in history.
Governor Phips ended the trials after several prominent members of society were accused.
The Crucible is a fictional work ABOUT the Salem Witch Trials.
1692 and 1693 in Salem Ma
William Phips established and also disbanded the court that presided over the witch trials.
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