Mistress Sidonia, born Sidonia von Borek in 1550, was a noblewoman from Moravia, a region in what is now the Czech Republic. She was a member of the von Borek family, a prominent noble family in Moravia. Sidonia's life took a dramatic turn when she was appointed as a lady-in-waiting to Emperor Rudolf II's sister, Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria, at the royal court in Prague.
Mistress Sidonia
The case of Mistress Sidonia serves as an example of the widespread witch hunts and trials that occurred in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. Her story highlights the fears, superstitions, and social tensions of the time, as well as the tragic consequences of false accusations and the abuse of power.
1583, Prague, Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic)
1550, Roštín, Moravia (now part of the Czech Republic)