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Cathelyne Van den Bulcke

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Cathelyne Van den Bulcke (died 1590), was a Flemish woman who was executed judged for witchcraft.

She was burned alive on the market place of Lier on 20 January 1590.[1]

In 2023, she was included in the Flemish Canon, a list of 60 events and persons which defined the history of Flanders.[2]

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  1. ^ Milio, Luc (10 October 2021). "Monument in Lier zorgt voor eerherstel vermeende heks". VRT. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  2. ^ Vankersschaever, Sarah (9 May 2023). "Deze vijf nobele onbekenden bepaalden mee de geschiedenis van Vlaanderen". Standaard. Retrieved 9 May 2023.