Which Witches Were Burned at the Stake, and Which Witches Were Hanged?
In early modern witch trials, execution methods varied by country. Scotland burned convicted witches at the stake, while England hanged them, despite both being ruled by King James VI and I. In the American colonies, including Salem, Massachusetts, 19 people were hanged for witchcraft in 1692, with one additional death by pressing.
Source: Which Witches Were Burned at the Stake, and Which Witches Were Hanged? — Neatorama
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