The Sheriffs of London, on the orders of Queen Elizabeth I (an Anglican, r. 1555 – 1603) burn John Wielmacker and Hendrick Ter Woort, Dutch Anabaptists, at the stake for writing against infant baptism and the bearing of arms.
[added 10/30/2021] Thanks to Greg Dixon for this entry.
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Baptist History-By J.M. Cramp-Chapter VI-Section II.htm
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Baptist History
www.reformedreader.org/history/cramp/s06ch02.htm
Was anyone ever burned at the stake under the reign of Elizabeth I ?
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