Agnes Sampson was a Scottish woman accused of witchcraft during the infamous North Berwick witch trials in the late 16th century. Known as the "Wise Woman of Keith," she was a healer and midwife, which made her a target for suspicion. In 1591, Sampson was arrested, tortured, and ultimately confessed to practicing witchcraft, including allegedly attempting to murder King James VI through sorcery. Despite her confession being obtained under duress, she was convicted and executed by strangulation and burning. Sampson's trial and execution were part of a wider witch-hunting frenzy fueled by fear and superstition during that period.
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