Knipperdolling

On the 20th of January 1536, Bockelszoon, Knipperdolling, and Krechting were transferred to Münster and interrogated for the final time.

Charisma and History: The Case of Münster, Westphalia, 1534-1535. Tal Howard Tal Howard 1993

However, Knipperdolling, one of the town leaders, disagreed with Matthys, saying that the bloodshed would cause the outside world to be enraged against Münster.

Charisma and History: The Case of Münster, Westphalia, 1534-1535. Tal Howard Tal Howard 1993

Knipperdolling, on the other hand, as well as a prominent figure named

Charisma and History: The Case of Münster, Westphalia, 1534-1535. Tal Howard Tal Howard 1993

Many Anabaptists were surprised and confused to find themselves at war, but under the leadership of Knipperdolling they soon recovered confidence and began responding to the threat.

Charisma and History: The Case of Münster, Westphalia, 1534-1535. Tal Howard Tal Howard 1993

Knipperdolling, to help him bolster his position of leadership.

Charisma and History: The Case of Münster, Westphalia, 1534-1535. Tal Howard Tal Howard 1993

Knipperdolling, who was now chief minister; Rothmann, who was now the royal orator; and a long line of lesser servants.

Charisma and History: The Case of Münster, Westphalia, 1534-1535. Tal Howard Tal Howard 1993

Melchior and Knipperdolling, who had renounced their respective callings as furrier and huckster to spread abroad the teachings of a new religious sect.

The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa Paul Barron Watson

Knipperdolling were received with open arms, the pulpits were placed at their disposal, and men and women flocked in swarms to hear them.

The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa Paul Barron Watson

Knipperdolling (_ca. _ 1495-1536) became burgomaster.

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His lieutenant Knipperdolling, not to be outdone in fanaticism, followed his example, shouting, "Every high place shall be brought low."

Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15) The Romance of Reality, German Charles Morris 1877