Nine-year-old Jennet Device accused her family and neighbors of witchcraft during the 1612 Pendle witch trial, leading to multiple executions.
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Nine-year-old Jennet Device accused her family and neighbors of witchcraft during the 1612 Pendle witch trial, leading to multiple executions.
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Nine-year-old Jennet Device stood at the center of the Pendle witch trial in Lancashire in 1612. As a beggar-girl, she accused her family members, including her mother and siblings, of witchcraft. Her testimony led to the execution of several individuals, reflecting the societal fears of the time. The documentary features reenactments and expert commentary to provide context for the trial and Jennet's role in this significant event in British legal history.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jennet Device, the child whose words changed lives.
- See reenactments of the infamous Pendle witch trial.
- Find out how fear shaped legal proceedings in 1612.
Did You Know
- Jennet Device was only nine years old during the Pendle witch trial.
- The trial resulted in multiple executions, reflecting societal fears of witchcraft.
- Jennet accused her own mother, brother, and sister of witchcraft.
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Who was Jennet Device?
Jennet Device was a nine-year-old girl who accused her family members and neighbors of witchcraft during the Pendle witch trial in 1612.
What was the outcome of the Pendle witch trial?
The Pendle witch trial led to multiple executions, reflecting the societal fears and superstitions of the time.
In what year did the Pendle witch trial take place?
The Pendle witch trial took place in 1612.
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