John of Leiden
Dutch Anabaptist leader (1509–1536)
Died aged 26AquariusHabsburg Netherlands
Biography
John of Leiden (born Johan Beukelszoon; 2 February 1509 – 22 January 1536) was a Dutch Anabaptist leader. In 1533 he moved to Münster, capital of the Prince-Bishopric of Münster, where he became an influential prophet, turned the city into a millenarian Anabaptist theocracy, and proclaimed himself King of New Jerusalem in September 1534. The insurrection was suppressed in June 1535 after Prince-Bishop Franz von Waldeck besieged the city and captured John. John was tortured to death in the city's central marketplace on 22 January 1536, along with Bernhard Knipperdolling and Bernhard Krechting.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Elisabeth Wandscherer
- Parents
- Alit Bockel
Quick answers about John of Leiden
- How old was John of Leiden?
- John of Leiden died on January 22, 1536 at the age of 26.
- When is John of Leiden's birthday?
- John of Leiden was born on February 2, 1509.
- Where was John of Leiden born?
- John of Leiden was born in Zevenhoven.
- What is John of Leiden's zodiac sign?
- John of Leiden's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- What is John of Leiden's nationality?
- John of Leiden is a citizen of Habsburg Netherlands.
- What does John of Leiden do?
- John of Leiden is known as Christian minister, theologian, Anabaptism.
- Who has John of Leiden been married to?
- According to Wikidata, John of Leiden's spouse is or was Elisabeth Wandscherer.
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