Gerard Brandt was a Dutch preacher, playwright, poet, church historian, biographer and naval historian. A well-known writer in his own time, his works include a Life of Michiel de Ruyter and a Historie der vermaerde zee- en koopstadt Enkhuisen. Wikipedia
Born: July 25, 1626, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Died: October 12, 1685 (age 59 years), Amsterdam, Netherlands
Children: Kaspar Brandt, Johannes Brandt, and Cornelia Brandt
Grandchildren: Johanna Leers, Vrouwe van Tienhoven and Joan de Haes
Partner: Susanna van Baerle (1652–)
Parents: Gerard Brandt and Neeltje Jeroens