Hungerl, Peter (d. 1532)
Peter Hungerl, "the servant" of Peter Planer, was an Anabaptist martyr, after severe torture beheaded in 1532 at Sterzing, Austria. In the Martyrs' Mirror van Braght calls him "Pieter the servant of Peter Plaver." His martyrdom was shared by Hans Beck, Lambrecht Gruber, Peter Planer, Lorenz Schuster, and Hans Thaler.
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| Author(s) | Nanne van der Zijpp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | 1956 |
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