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Execution of Michael Servetus in Geneva

When
1553
Where
Plateau of Champel, Geneva
Episodes
1

Michael Servetus, a Spanish theologian, was executed by burning in Geneva on October 27, 1553. The city's Protestant governing council sentenced him for heresy, specifically denying the Trinity and infant baptism, following his arrest and trial.

Episodes

  1. October 27, 1553 · Plateau of Champel, GenevaBurning at Champel

    Servetus was executed by burning at the Plateau of Champel on October 27, 1553.

Background and detail

Execution. On October 27, 1553, Servetus was burnt alive atop a pyre of his own books at the Plateau of Champel, at the edge of Geneva. This method of execution was carried out by order of the city's Protestant governing council as a punishment for heresy.

People involved

Sources

  1. Michael Servetus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  2. Geneva Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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