William Griggs
Doctor who diagnosed if a young girl was "possessed" or not during the Salem witch hysteria
About William Griggs
Born 1650. William Griggs was a physician.
William Griggs was a medical doctor in Salem Village, Massachusetts. He is best known as the doctor who diagnosed the Salem Villagers as possessed, during the time of the Salem witch trials. Griggs was in charge of diagnosing and determining how "much" of a witch they were. Griggs claimed that the "afflicted" girls were "under an Evil hand" (most likely referring to the Devil).
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Who was William Griggs?
Doctor who diagnosed if a young girl was "possessed" or not during the Salem witch hysteria
When was William Griggs born?
William Griggs was born in 1650.
What was William Griggs's occupation?
William Griggs was a physician.
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