Maria da Conceição
Natural healer executed for witchcraft
About Maria da Conceição
Lived 1750 – 1798 (aged 47–48). Maria da Conceição was a midwife and healer.
Maria da Conceição (died 1798, São Paulo), was an alleged Brazilian witch.
According to some modern sources, Maria da Conceição was allegedly active as a cunning woman. She was said to be known for her great knowledge of medicinal herbs, which she used to manufacture medicine for use in her work as a herbalist physician. She eventually came into conflict with a priest, Father Luis, who was opposed to herbal medicine.
According to the same sources, Father Luis accused her of heresy and witchcraft. Maria da Conceição was put on trial, allegedly judged guilty as charged, and executed by burning.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maria da Conceição?
natural healer executed for witchcraft
When was Maria da Conceição born?
Maria da Conceição was born in 1750.
When did Maria da Conceição die?
Maria da Conceição died in 1798 in São Paulo.
What was Maria da Conceição's occupation?
Maria da Conceição was a midwife and healer.
What nationality was Maria da Conceição?
Maria da Conceição's recorded nationality: State of Brazil.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Maria da Conceição
· DBpedia: Maria da Conceição (d. 1798)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maria da Conceição. https://biography.guide/maria-da-conceicao/
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