Jan van Ryssele (d. 1571)
Jan van Ryssele, an Anabaptist martyr, burned at the stake on 14 August 1571 at Antwerp, Belgium. Particulars are lacking. Jan was charged with rebaptism and having attended forbidden meetings.
Bibliography
Génard, Petrus. Antwerpsch archievenblad. Antwerpen, Belgium: Stadsarchief te Antwerpen: XIII, 71, 76, 161; XIV, 86 f., No. 969.
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