Polygamy being a leading article of the system, he exemplified the principle by marrying fourteen wives.

Of these, the beautiful widow of Matthiszoon was chief, was called the Queen of Sion, and wore a golden crown.

The prophet made many fruitless efforts to seize Amsterdam and Leyden.

The armed invasion of the anabaptists was repelled, but their contagious madness spread.

The plague broke forth in Amsterdam.