Bridget Bishop

Woman executed during Salem witch trials (c.1632–1692)

Died
1692
Bridget Bishop was a midwife and the first person executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials in 1692. Nineteen were hanged, and one, Giles Corey, was pressed to death. Altogether, about 200 people were tried.

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