Claes van Armentières (d. 1575)
Claes of Armentières (in France), an Anabaptist martyr, whose official name was Nicolaes de Stevele, was burned at the stake at Antwerp, 7 October 1575 together with Lynken. By trade he was a maker of embroidery.
Other accounts indicate that Lynken died in January 1576 together with Jenneken Pots.
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Author(s) | Nanne van der Zijpp |
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Sam Steiner | |
Date Published | January 2018 |
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