Jan Heem (end 13th century – beginning 14th century) was a

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craftsman and

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. He was co-leader of the Bruges Matins massacre of 1302Verbruggen, J, & Falter, R. (2002) 1302: Opstand in Vlaanderen. . but does not appear with

Jan Breydel Jan Breydel (; between 1328 and 1333) is credited with leading the Bruges Matins (''Brugse Metten''), a violent uprising against Philip the Fair. He is said to have played a major role in the Franco-Flemish War, even though his authenticity has ...

and

Pieter de Coninck Pieter de Coninck (died 1332 or 1333) was a weaver from Bruges well known for his role in the events surrounding the Battle of the Golden Spurs. He was not the head of the weavers' guild as is popularly believed (mostly because he was portrayed ...

on the statue that stands in the marketplace of

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. When the rebels took over the city of Bruges in March 1302, he was appointed as

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. He was a simple guildsman who was often seen at the side of Pieter de Coninck. During the period 1323 - 1328, and at the Battle of Cassel, Jan Heem was one of the leaders of Bruges.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Heem, Jan Mayors of Bruges Revolts involving Flanders 14th-century people from the county of Flanders