Anabaptist Rule in Münster

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Establishment

• May 1534: The city was under Anabaptist rule from February 1534, when the city hall was seized and Bernhard Knipperdolling installed as mayor, until its fall in June 1535.

Chronology

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1. European wars of religion

Were a series of wars in Europe (and the overseas possessions of European countries) the 16th, 17th and early 18th that started after the Protestant Reformation. Although the immediate causes of the wars were religious, the motives were complex and also included territorial ambitions.

1.1. Münster rebellion

Was an attempt by radical Anabaptists to establish a communal sectarian government in the German city of Münster, then part of the Prince-Bishopric of Münster in the Holy Roman Empire.

• May 1534: The city was under Anabaptist rule from February 1534, when the city hall was seized and Bernhard Knipperdolling installed as mayor, until its fall in June 1535.
• June 1535: Münster was retaken by the Prince Bishop.

Disestablishment

• June 1535: Münster was retaken by the Prince Bishop.