The Fourteen of Meaux
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The Fourteen of Meaux
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The Fourteen of Meaux were Huguenots tortured and burnt alive for starting the first Protestant church in France at Meaux in 1546.
The Musée protestant records that the first Protestant church in France following Calvin's precepts was at Meaux in 1546. It was estimated there were 400 faithful living in the area. A number of them, having assembled to receive the Holy Sacrament, were arrested and were tried in Paris – 14 were brought back to Meaux and burned on the Place du Marché. The church was
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Meaux history middle ages. First Protestant church established. Fourteen Huguenots burnt alive.
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