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Privy Council Summons

When
1561
Where
London
Part of
Pillorying of Francis Coxe

Coxe was summoned before the privy council on a charge of sorcery due to his controversial practices.

His practices having attracted considerable attention, Francis Coxe was summoned before the privy council. He faced a formal charge of sorcery, which led to his subsequent severe punishment and public confession.

Sources

  1. Francis Coxe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-31

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