Dorothea Becker
Accused of being a witch but not condemned
About Dorothea Becker
Lived 1536 – 1609 (aged 72–73).
Dorothea Becker (c. 1536 – 1 May 1609) was a German woman who was twice accused of witchcraft during her lifetime. She was nicknamed "The Witch of Bilstein". She was found innocent both times.
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Who was Dorothea Becker?
accused of being a witch but not condemned
When was Dorothea Becker born?
Dorothea Becker was born in 1536 in Kirchhundem.
When did Dorothea Becker die?
Dorothea Becker died on 1 May 1609.
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