Witch Trials by Country | Europe 1300-1850

This bar chart race shows records of witch trials and deaths by country (within modern borders) in Europe 1300 to 1850.
Most trials and fatalities occured between 1550-1650.

* While most deaths were executions, some were also the result of torture or suicide.
Note that these numbers are based on records of trials and deaths. Some estimates suggest significant higher numbers.

Source:
Witch Trials by Peter T. Leeson and Jacob W. Russ
https://www.peterleeson.com/Witch_Trials.pdf

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