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George Burroughs

American pastor convicted of witchcraft · Lived 1652 to 1692 · aged 40

George Burroughs was a non-ordained Puritan preacher who was the only minister executed for witchcraft during the course of the Salem witch trials. He is remembered for reciting the Lord's Prayer flawlessly moments before his execution, something that was believed a witch could never do.

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Lived 1652 to 1692 · aged 40