Historical Events tagged with "North Rhine-Westphalia"
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Münster Anabaptist State Conquered and Dissolved
The Anabaptist state of Münster was a radical religious community formed by Anabaptists after they seized control of the city in 1534. Their regime, characterized by strict communal living and theocratic governance under leaders like John of Leiden, attracted significant attention and opposition. On this day, a coalition of Lutheran and Catholic forces launched a siege against Münster, ultimately leading to the fall of the Anabaptist stronghold. The city was heavily fortified, but it could not withstand the sustained military pressure, resulting in its recapture and the end of radical Anabaptist rule in the region.
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