Urbain Grandier

French priest and exorcist

Urbain Grandier - French priest and exorcist
Born

1590
435 years ago

Died

August 18th, 1634
390 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

Links & References

A French priest served in the city of Loudun, played a significant role in the infamous Loudun possessions. Accused of witchcraft and possession, a sensational trial ensued, drawing attention to religious and social tensions of the time. Grandier's trial became a prominent case reflecting the conflicts between secular authority and religious belief. Ultimately, faced with execution, his story contributed to the discussion surrounding hysteria and mass possession in early modern Europe.

Conducted the exorcism of the Ursuline nuns in Loudun

Was tried and executed for witchcraft

Inspired the novel 'La Révélée' by Aldous Huxley

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