Frans van Brederode

Frans van Brederode (February 4, 1465 – August 11, 1490) was a rebel in Holland against the rule of emperor Maximilian, 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 was born in Vianen.

He was defeated during the Battle of Brouwershaven (1490) [Wikidata] in 1490, and subsequently died in prison in Dordrecht of the wounds received during the battle.

He was a son of Reinoud II van Brederode and Yolande van Lailang.

Brederode coat of arms