María Soliño
María Soliño (1551- d. ''after'' 1617) was a Galician fisherwife and landowner. She is a famous victim of the Spanish Inquisition. She was born in Cangas, Pontevedra in 1551. She married the fisherman Pedro Barba and had children. She also inherited several farms. The family became wealthy farmers and fishermen, which was considered provocative because of their social status. In 1617, the city was pillaged by Ottoman pirates Ottoman may refer to: * Osman I, historically known in English as "Ottoman I", founder of the Ottoman Empire * Osman II, historically known in English as "Ottoman II" * Ottoman Empire 1299–1922 ** Ottoman dynasty, ruling family of the Ottoman Em ..., and her husband was killed, which caused her to become confused because of her sorrow. The pillage devastated the city and resulted in a witch trial. A wealthy widow, she was accused of and confessed to practising witchcraft. It is believed that the actual reason was her wealth and the wish of the authori ...
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