Dirk Willems (??-1569) was an martyred Anabaptist who is most famous for his successful escape and subsequent reimprisonment after rescuing his pursuer, who had fallen through thin ice while chasing him. Willems was born in Asperen, Netherlands, and was rebatized as a young man. This action, plus his continued devotion to his new faith and the rebatism of several other people in his home, led to his condemnation by the church of Holland. After his harrowing escape and recapture, he was burned at the stake near his hometown on May 16, 1569. Today, he is one of the most celebrated anabaptist martyrs, and a historical drama, Dirk's Exodus, written by James C. Juhnke, is based on his life. Events January 11 - First recorded lottery in England. ... Anabaptists (re-baptizers, from Greek ana and baptizo; in German: Wiedertäufer) are Christians of the so-called radical wing of the Protestant Reformation. ... Lingewaal is a municipality in the middle of the Netherlands. ... Burning of two sodomites at the stake (Zürich, 1482) Execution by burning is capital punishment by fire. ... May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ... Events January 11 - First recorded lottery in England. ...
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