Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Heinrich Kramer Biography and Timeline

Follow Heinrich Kramer through 1 dated historical records for Germany.

Heinrich Kramer, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1484

Summis Desiderantes

Inquisitor · Germany · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Heinrich Kramer receives papal support for inquisitorial authority against suspected witchcraft in German dioceses.

Records, sources and methodology

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