Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology. Rosemary Ellen Guiley. 2009.
Jeanne des Anges — (1602–1665) Mother superior of the Ursuline convent in Poitiers, France, who became possessed with major DEMONs in the famous LOUDUN POSSESSIONS case. A mean and vindictive woman, Jeanne des Anges (Joan of the Angels) became the principal… … Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology
Loudun Possessions — (1630–1634) Mass POSSESSION of Ursuline nuns of Loudun, France, who accused Father URBAIN GRANDIER as the source of their demonic afflictions. The Loudun Possessions were probably the most famous case of mass possession in history. Vividly… … Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology
Surin, Jean-Joseph — (1600–1665) French priest and mystic who became involved in the LOUDUN POSSESSIONS of Ursuline nuns during 1630–34. Father Jean Joseph Surin became possessed himself, and his health was adversely affected for the rest of his life. Surin was… … Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology
Loudun possessions — Urbain Grandier, who was convicted and executed as a result of the Loudun possessions The Loudun possessions were a group of supposed demonic possessions which took place in Loudun, France, in 1634. This case involved the Ursuline nuns of Loudun… … Wikipedia
Jeanne de Belcier — Jeanne de Belcier, également connue sous le nom de sœur Jeanne des Anges, née le 2 février 1602 à Cozes et morte le 29 janvier 1665 à Loudun est une religieuse ursuline française. Elle est restée célèbre pour avoir été, en… … Wikipédia en Français
Lactance, Father Gabriel — (d. 1634) Franciscan priest who was a principal EXORCIST in the LOUDUN POSSESSIONS in France from 1630 to 1634. Father Gabriel Lactance earned the nickname of “Father Dicas” because he kept shouting, “Dicas, Dicas!” at URBAIN GRANDIER, the… … Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology
