A free lordly house with a castle on the IJssel south of Zutphen, the leading vassals of the count in the Zutphen county.
Who he is
- Title
- Lord of Bronkhorst
- Since
- Not pinned
- Born
- Not pinned
- Family
- A free lordly house of the Zutphen county.
- Confidence
- low
Not pinned for 1200.
Overlord
The count of Guelders and Zutphen (fiefs also from Utrecht, not pinned)
What it holds
- The castle and lordship of Bronkhorst on the IJssel
How it was acquired
Hereditary.
Allies and rivals
Vassals of Guelders.
How things stand that morning
Holds under Guelders.
Wealth
IJssel trade and farms.
Military
Castle of Bronkhorst.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Lordship certain; holder not pinned.
On the map: Castle only.
Primary sources for Guelders
Chronicles, registers, sagas and inscriptions written in or near 1200 that cover this entry. Each has its own page with editions, translations and where to read it.
- Annals of Egmond (12th century to about 1205). The house annals of Egmond, the counts of Holland's abbey, and the main native source for Holland around 1200. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.