Hans Georg Hallmayer, Witch-Hunter of Rottenburg

Once the Schultheiss (village magistrate or mayor) of Rottenburg, Hans Georg Hallmayer was a severe witch-hunter. It was rumoured that in the 1570s, he had 180 witches consigned to the stake. Ironically, in 1602, Hallmayer himself was accused of being a witch.

He was charged with having sexual relations with the Devil "in the assumed form of a hospital maid." Hallmayer was thrown into prison where he eventually confessed his pact with Satan. He died in his cell (Midelfort 93).

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