Geertruid Adriaansdochter

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Who is Geertruid Adriaansdochter?

Geertruid Adriaansdochter, born in Wormer, died in IJpesloot near Amsterdam 1573, was a Dutch farmer. She was hanged by Protestant farmers as a Catholic when she attempted to bring food to her brother, a Catholic priest in Amsterdam, who was at the point under siege by the Protestants. She was used in the propaganda during the war as a Catholic martyr.

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on July 23, 2013

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