1652 Death Vredius, Olivier de Wree, Flem historian/mayor (Brugge), dies at 55 1485 Event Gent/Brugge/Ieper recognize Maximilian of Austria as regent of Netherlands 1382 Event Battle on Beverhoutsfield near Brugge 1281 Event Flemish Earl Gwijde Dampierre takes financial responsibility of Brugge
