Background
Records of his life frequently mention that he was born in Bentelo.
Records of his life frequently mention that he was born in Bentelo.
In 1774, a merchant from Hanover investigated and found convincing evidence that Annink was responsible for the disappearance and murder of one of his family members. Huttenkloas was then arrested and held for 114 days in a specially-made chairman The seat in which Klaas Annink sat, known as the "Chair of Huttenkloas", is still on display in the Ancient Chamber room in the Palthehuis Museum in Oldenzaal.
Klaas Annink"s infamous nickname, Huttenkloas, has not been forgotten, having been adopted by a local brewery.
The company Hengelose Huttenkloas B.V. has outlets in Twente, Salland, Drenthe, Achterhoek, selling Huttenkloas beer. Also, the Dutch accordion player and singer Alexander Schoemaker, in 2009, released a Civil Defense about twents legends, including a ballad 'de ballade van Hutnkloas'.