Petronilla van Outryve
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Petronilla van Outryve (1748, Damme – 1814, Bruges), was a Flemish noblewoman, businesswoman and political activist, known for her participation in the Brabant Revolution.[1] She renounced her titles and became known as Madame Stappens. She was the founder of the Jacobin Club in Bruges, hosted the political meetings during the revolution and encouraged and influenced its policies. A street was named after her.
References
[edit]- ^ Andries VAN DEN ABEELE, Petronilla van Outryve, een geëmancipeerde vrouw in de 18de eeuw, 1748-1814, in: Brugs Ommeland, 2002.
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