Peter Colijn
Peter Colijn was a Dutch statesman, and the burgomeister of Amsterdam from 1532 until his death. Colijn was murdered during the Anabaptist riot of Amsterdam known as the Wederdopersoproer. Colijn’s death occurred when radical members within the religious group known as Anabaptists attempted to seize control of the government of Amsterdam. He was said to have sympathized with them.
