Jacob Sprenger (1436/1438 – 6 December 1495) was a Dominican inquisitor and theologian principally known for his association with an infamous book on witch-hunting Malleus Maleficarum (1486). He taught at the University of Cologne.
Jacob Sprenger
Author details
- Born:
- Jan. 1, 1435
- Died:
- Dec. 6, 1495
