Magda Logomer
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Magda Logomer, born May 18, 1706, in Križevci (modern Croatia), also known as Herucina, was a herbalist from the town of Križevci, who was accused by her neighbor of practising witchcraft and poisonning.
Magda Logomer | |
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Born | (1706-05-18)May 18, 1706 |
Other names | Herucina |
Occupation(s) | Herbalist, healer |
Known for | condemned for witchcraft |
Logomer was tortured and condemned to death in 1758, before the intervention of Maria Theresa. She wrote a letter on 23 Novembre 1758 confirming her acquittal and authorizing her to go back to her home in Križevci under special protection.
Magda Logomer's trial is considered to have ended the massive persecutions of witches in Croatia. Her case is known because of the publishing of doctor Gerard van Swieten's report at the end of 1913. The doctor examined and treated Magda Logomer on the queen's request following the tortures she was submitted to, and by the correspondence between the high officials of the Kingdom of Croatia and the Court of Vienna.
Her story was also told by Marija Jurić Zagorka in her popular novel about witches in Zagreb.