History of the Crusades

We wrap up the narrative and take a look at the city of Münster today.

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King Jan receives his punishment for his role in the rebellion along with Bernard Knipperdolling and Bernard Krechting

19 Syys 202522min

Following the fall of the city, the Anabaptists are rounded up by the Bishop Prince's men.

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The siege of Münster comes to an end.

5 Syys 202521min

After yet another attempt to get King Jan to surrender fails, the Bishop Prince orders an attack on Münster to commence - following the plan suggested by Henry Gresbeck.

29 Elo 202521min

The carpenter Henry Gresbeck stages a break out from Münster along with a small group of guards - an action which will have major implications for the siege.

22 Elo 202521min

The letter penned by Henry Graes and growing levels of starvation inside Münster see discontent grow, causing King Jan to crack down heavily on dissenters.

15 Elo 202521min

As the year clicks over into 1535, Henry Graes fulfils his duties as the Bishop Prince's man - with devastating outcomes for King Jan.

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