Frederik Maartens (d. 1534)
Frederik Maartens (Frederick Maertsz) was an Anabaptist martyr, residing at Hoorn, Dutch province of North Holland. He had taken part in the journey from Amsterdam to Bergklooster en route to Münster in March 1534. Because he refused to recant he was beheaded (place unknown, but likely Amsterdam) on 11 May 1534.
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