Hendrick Van Brederode
Henry (Hendrik), Lord of Bréderode (December 1531 – February 15, 1568) was born at Brussels. He was a member of the Dutch noble family Van Brederode and an important member during the Eighty years war. He was named the "Grote Geus" or the "big beggar".
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