Willem Bloys van Treslong was a nobleman from the Southern Netherlands and military leader during the Dutch war of Independence. He was best known as one of the leaders of the Sea Beggars who captured Den Briel on April 1, 1572.The family Bloys van Treslong had lands in Flanders, Hainaut and Holland; they are descended from John of Beaumont. The father of William Bloys van Treslong was the bailiff of Voorne. Read More
