Heinrich Kramer Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Heinrich Kramer, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Germany.

1 records1484–14841 events1 places

Chronological biography

1484

Summis Desiderantes5 December 1484

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Inquisitor · Germany

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

Titles and roles

Inquisitor

Record provenance

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