Giles Corey

Deceased Person

1611 – 1692

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Who was Giles Corey?

Giles Corey was accused of witchcraft along with his wife Martha Corey during the Salem Witch Trials. After being arrested for witchcraft, Corey refused to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. He was subjected to pressing in an effort to force him to plea, but instead died after two days.

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Born
1611
England
Died
Sep 19, 1692
Salem

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on July 23, 2013

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