 The Egmond family did not abandon their claims to Guelders and Charles of Egmond conquered the Duchy in 1492.He remained in power with support of the French king.William Thatcher, the lead character in the 2001 film "A Knight's Tale" played by Heath Ledger claimed to be Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein from Gelderland so as to appear to be of noble birth and thus qualify to participate in jousting.