Tanneken Janssen (d. 1573)
Tanneken Janssen, an Anabaptist martyr, burned at the stake at Antwerp, Belgium, on 17 February 1573, with four other victims. She was sentenced to death because she was rebaptized and had attended forbidden meetings. Further particulars are lacking.
Bibliography
Génard, P. Antwerpsch archievenblad: v. XIII: 105, 106, 173; v. XIV, 90 f., No. 1011.
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