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Posthumous Conviction and Burning

When
13 May 1559
Where
Basel
Part of
Posthumous burning of David Joris

Joris was convicted of heresy in Basel after his theology was revealed to authorities, leading to the exhumation and burning of his body.

In 1559, Joris' theology was revealed to the Basel authorities. He was subsequently posthumously convicted of heresy. His body was exhumed and burned in Basel on 13 May 1559.

Sources

  1. David Joris Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03

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