Anthony von Herrenhausen

Philipp Anthony von Herrenhausen (1438-1504) was a German-Brunanter politician and the first Count of Drenthe.

Life
Von Herrenhausen was born in Germany to a rich and noble family. He came to Brunant in 1465 and quickly engaged in politics. He was elected to the congress in 1470. In 1471 he helped vote in Leuvis van Damme as president. He was instrumental in helping Leuvis in his goal of becoming king, and helped in the downfall of the Brunanter Republic. For his loyal services, he was made Count of Drenthe in 1476, a position his family held until 1964.