Joan Neville
English woman executed for witchcraft
About Joan Neville
Joan Neville (died 1660) was an English woman who was executed for witchcraft.
She was accused of having bewitched the nobleman Sir Orlando Bridgeman and to have caused his death by use of magic.
She was executed by hanging in Kingston-upon-Thames 3 September 1660. Her trial belonged to the last witch trials in England to have resulted in an execution, since witch trials gradually became fewer after the Stuart Restoration of 1660.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Joan Neville?
English woman executed for witchcraft
When did Joan Neville die?
Joan Neville died in 1660.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joan Neville (alleged witch)
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