Birthdate: 1560 AD
Birthplace: Lippstadt
Died: December 6, 1613
Anton Praetorius, a German Calvinist pastor, is remembered for his courageous stance against the persecution of witches and the use of torture in witchcraft trials. Throughout his career, he challenged prevailing beliefs and practices, advocating for the rights and dignity of those accused of witchcraft. Praetorius fearlessly denounced the injustices he saw, displaying a deep commitment to justice and compassion in a time of widespread fear and persecution.
