Johann Weyer

Johann Weyer, aka Wier, Wierus, Piscinarius, first name also Johannes (between February 24, 1515 and February 24, 1516 – February 24, 1588) was a Dutch physician, occultist and demonologist, disciple and follower of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa. He was among the first to publish against the persecution of witches. His most influential work is De Praestigiis Daemonum et Incantatiponibus ac Venificiis (On the Illusions of the Demons and on Spells and Poisons, 1563).

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February 24 - 1515 - 1516 - 1588 - Dutch - Physician - Occultist - Demonologist - Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa - Witch - De Praestigiis Daemonum et Incantatiponibus ac Venificiis - 1563

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