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Anneliese Michel

What is anneliese michel?

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Key facts

Name Anna Elisabeth “Anneliese” Michel[1]
Born 21 September 1952, Leiblfing, Bavaria, West Germany[1]
Died 1 July 1976, Klingenberg am Main, Bavaria, West Germany[1]
Exorcisms 67 Catholic exorcism rites[1]

Anneliese Michel was a German woman whose 1976 death after 67 Catholic exorcism rites led to negligent homicide convictions for her parents and the priest.

Context

Anneliese Michel was a German woman whose case became known for 67 Catholic exorcism rites performed before her death in 1976 [1]. She is commonly identified as Anna Elisabeth Michel and died from malnutrition and dehydration after the exorcisms [1]. The case led to criminal convictions for negligent homicide for her parents and the priest [1]. Her life inspired the films The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Requiem [2].

Documented claims

  • Anneliese Michel died from malnutrition and dehydration after exorcisms. [1]
  • Her parents and the priest who performed the exorcism were convicted of negligent homicide. [1]
  • Her life inspired the films The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Requiem. [2]

Questions and answers

When was Anneliese Michel born?

She was born on 21 September 1952 in Leiblfing, Bavaria, West Germany [1].

How many exorcisms did Anneliese Michel undergo?

She underwent 67 Catholic exorcism rites before her death [1].

What caused Anneliese Michel's death?

She died from malnutrition and dehydration after the exorcisms [1].

Sources

  1. 30 Chilling Facts About Anneliese Michel: The True Story ... — historycollection.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Anneliese Michel And The Real-Life 'Exorcism Of Emily Rose' — allthatsinteresting.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People