Career
Nothing is known of Reist"s background or birthplace. He was probably from the Sumiswald region of Emmental in the Canton of Berne. He is noted for leading a group that opposed Jacob Amman.
Hans Reist did not attend the meeting in spite of multiple requests, but explained in writing why he rejected the views of Jacob Amman.
The date and place of Reist"s death are unknown.
