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What Happened in August 1634

Historical Events

  • Aug 18 Urbain Grandier, accused and convicted of sorcery, is burned alive in Loudun, France.

Famous Deaths

  • Aug 9 Pieter de Jode I, Flemish publisher of engravings, dies (b. 1573)
  • Aug 9 William Noy, English jurist (b. 1577)
  • Aug 18 Urbain Grandier, French priest (b. 1590)