Entgen Luyten
Accused of witchcraft
About Entgen Luyten
Entgen Luijten (1600-1674), was a Dutch woman who was accused of witchcraft.
She was prosecuted for witchcraft in Limbricht. She was subjected to torture during interrogation in prison. She died in prison of unknown causes. She is known as the last person prosecuted for witchcraft in the territory of The Netherlands.
She is the main character of the novel De heks van Limbricht (2021) by Susan Smit.
A statue of Entgen Luijten, made by Ankie Vrolings-Bleilebens, was erected on 3 June 2022 on Kasteel Limbricht.
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Who was Entgen Luyten?
accused of witchcraft
When was Entgen Luyten born?
Entgen Luyten was born in Lutterade.
When did Entgen Luyten die?
Entgen Luyten died on 9 October 1674 in Limbricht.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Entgen Luyten. https://biography.guide/entgen-luyten/
MLA: "Entgen Luyten." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/entgen-luyten/.
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