The German city of Münster, which has been under the rule of an
Anabaptist theocracy since February 1534, capitulates to the
Hessian army. The Anabaptist leaders John of Leyien and Burgomaster
Knipperdollinck are tortured to death, and the city is restored to
the bishop, who re-establishes Catholicism.
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Editors, Litencyc. "Munster capitulates to the Hessian army and Catholicism is restored". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14543, accessed 19 March 2024.]