Jacques Mergaert (d. 1577)
Jacques Mergaert, an Anabaptist martyr, was burned at the stake at Antwerp, Belgium, with Hans Corneliszoon de Ruytere and Hans Bret on 4 January 1577. Jacques was born at Ghent and was sentenced to death for attending forbidden meetings of the Anabaptists, being rebaptized, and persevering in this "heresy."
Bibliography
Génard, Petrus. Antwerpsch archievenblad: XIII, 210; XIV, 98 f., 1119.
Author(s) | Nanne van der Zijpp |
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Date Published | 1957 |
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