Frans van Brederode
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Frans van Brederode
(February 4, 1465, Vianen – August 11, 1490, Dordrecht
) was a rebel in Holland against the rule of king Maximilian
of Germany, father and regent of Duke Philip the Handsome of Burgundy. Duke Philip was Count of Holland
- Brederode belonged to the Hook faction
in Holland, which didn't acknowledge Maximilian. Brederode conquered Rotterdam
in 1488 and tried to conquer many other cities. He was successful only in Woerden
and Geertruidenberg
in 1489. He was defeated during the Battle of Brouwershaven
in 1490, and subsequently died in prison of the wounds received during the battle.
He was a son of Reinoud II van Brederode
and Yolande van Lailang.
Van Brederode
The lords of van Brederode were a noble family from Holland that played an important role during the Middle Ages. The earliest documented members appear in the 13th century in the region of Santpoort, at Castle Brederode.-History:...
(February 4, 1465, Vianen – August 11, 1490, Dordrecht
Dordrecht
Dordrecht , colloquially Dordt, historically in English named Dort, is a city and municipality in the western Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. It is the fourth largest city of the province, having a population of 118,601 in 2009...
) was a rebel in Holland against the rule of king Maximilian
Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor
Maximilian I , the son of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor and Eleanor of Portugal, was King of the Romans from 1486 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 until his death, though he was never in fact crowned by the Pope, the journey to Rome always being too risky...
of Germany, father and regent of Duke Philip the Handsome of Burgundy. Duke Philip was Count of Holland
Count of Holland
The Counts of Holland ruled over the County of Holland in the Low Countries between the 10th and the 16th century.-House of Holland:The first count of Holland, Dirk I, was the son or foster-son of Gerolf, Count in Frisia...
- Brederode belonged to the Hook faction
Hook and Cod wars
The Hook and Cod wars comprise a series of wars and battles in the County of Holland between 1350 and 1490. Most of these wars were fought over the title of count of Holland, but some have argued that the underlying reason was because of the power struggle of the bourgeois in the cities against...
in Holland, which didn't acknowledge Maximilian. Brederode conquered Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
in 1488 and tried to conquer many other cities. He was successful only in Woerden
Woerden
Woerden is a municipality and a city in the central Netherlands. Due to its central location between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht, and the fact that it has excellent rail and road connections to those cities, it is a popular town for commuters who work in those cities.-Population...
and Geertruidenberg
Geertruidenberg
Geertruidenberg is a city and municipality in the province North Brabant in the south of the Netherlands. The city, named after Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, received city rights in 1213 from the count of Holland. The fortified city prospered until the 15th century.Today, the municipality of...
in 1489. He was defeated during the Battle of Brouwershaven
Battle of Brouwershaven
The Battle of Brouwershaven was fought on January 13, 1426 in Brouwershaven, Zeeland. The battle was part of the Hook and Cod wars waged over control of the Low Countries and resulted in a significant victory for Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy...
in 1490, and subsequently died in prison of the wounds received during the battle.
He was a son of Reinoud II van Brederode
Reinoud II van Brederode
Reinoud II van Brederode was lord of Vianen, Ameide, Lexmond, Hei- en Boeicop, Meerkerk, Tienhoven and Twaalfhoven.-Life:...
and Yolande van Lailang.