George Burroughs

For those of a similar name, see George Burrows (disambiguation) and George Burrough.

George Burroughs (c. 1652 – August 19, 1692) was a non-ordained Puritan preacher who was the only minister executed for witchcraft during the course of the Salem witch trials. He is remembered for reciting the Lord's Prayer flawlessly moments before his execution, something that was believed a witch could never do.

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