Jean-André van der Mersch

Portrait of van der Mersch

Jean-André van der Mersch (also known as Jan Andries vander Mersch or Jan André van der Meersch) (Menen, 10 February 1734 - Dadizele, 14 September 1792) was a leading figure in the Brabant Revolution best known for his victory against Austrian forces at the Battle of Turnhout in 1789.