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 Lijntjen. By trade he was a maker of embroidery.
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| Author(s) | Nanne van der Zijpp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | 1953 |
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