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Albert Reyersz (also called Oldeknecht), an [[Anabaptism|Anabaptist]] martyr, was beheaded at [[Amsterdam (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)|Amsterdam]] on 12 April 1537. Contrary to the proclamation of the emperor, he had held meetings of Anabaptists in his house. Albert Reyersz stemmed from [[Bolsward (Friesland, Netherlands)|Bolsward ]]in the Dutch province of [[Friesland (Netherlands)|Friesland]]. Two other brethren were executed with him.
= Bibliography =
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