History of the Crusades

We wrap up the narrative and take a look at the city of Münster today.

King Jan receives his punishment for his role in the rebellion along with Bernard Knipperdolling and Bernard Krechting

Following the fall of the city, the Anabaptists are rounded up by the Bishop Prince's men.

The siege of Münster comes to an end.

After yet another attempt to get King Jan to surrender fails, the Bishop Prince orders an attack on Münster to commence - following the plan suggested by Henry Gresbeck.

The carpenter Henry Gresbeck stages a break out from Münster along with a small group of guards - an action which will have major implications for the siege. 

The letter penned by Henry Graes and growing levels of starvation inside Münster see discontent grow, causing King Jan to crack down heavily on dissenters.

As the year clicks over into 1535, Henry Graes fulfils his duties as the Bishop Prince's man - with devastating outcomes for King Jan. 

Towards the end of 1534, the Bishop Prince adopts a new strategy to defeat Münster.

Henry Graes, the schoolmaster of Münster, was the only apostle to return alive from his mission.  This is his story.