Joss Fritz

Joss Fritz ( – ) was a notable German insurgent, born as a serf in Untergrombach, Bruchsal. His full name was Joseph Fritz.

In 1512, Fritz emerged as a leader in a progressive series of rebellions aimed at liberating peasants from local feudal and ecclesiastical rule. These uprisings were initially sparked by Hans Boheim in 1476, with further revolts in 1493 and 1501. Fritz was described as

Fritz was active in the Upper Rhine area, orchestrating at least three major Bundschuh revolts in 1502, 1512, and 1519. Despite his efforts, these insurrections were quelled before they could fully manifest, primarily due to betrayals by his fellow conspirators.