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Martha Corey, American woman accused of witchcraft (born 1620)

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Martha Corey

American woman accused of witchcraft

Martha Corey was accused and convicted of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, on September 9, 1692, and was hanged on September 22, 1692. Her second husband, Giles Corey, was also accused and killed.
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Witchcraft

Practices believed to use supernatural powers

Witchcraft is the use of magic by a person called a witch. Traditionally, "witchcraft" means the use of magic to inflict supernatural harm or misfortune on others, and this remains the most common and widespread meaning. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, "Witchcraft thus…
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September 22

Day of the year

September 22 is the 265th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 100 days remain until the end of the year.
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