Nicolaas Zannekin was a rich farmer from Lampernisse. During the early 14th century AD, Zannekin served as leader of the revolt in coastal Flanders against the oppressive tax policy of the Count of Flanders Louis of Nevers. Zannekin and his men captured the towns of Nieuwpoort, Veurne, Ypres and Kortrijk.
Nicolaas Zannekin was a rich farmer from Lampernisse. In the early 14th century AD, he led an uprising in coastal Flanders against Count Louis of Nevers' tax policies. Zannekin and his men seized control of Nieuwpoort, Veurne, Ypres, and Kortrijk.