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Gruuthuse
The lords of Gruuthuse (''Heren van Gruuthuse'', also ''Gruythuyse''; also "lords of Bruges", ''Heren van Brugge'') were one of the noble families of Bruges in the medieval period. It was one of several families bearing the title of "lords of Bruges" (''Heren van Brugge'') Their heraldic motto was ''Plus est en vous – Meer is in u'' ("there is more in you"). The family emerges in the 13th century, and its male line is extinct in 1572. Its most notable member was Lodewijk van Gruuthuse (1422 – 1492). They held several titles like Lord of Gruuthuse, Prince of Steenhuijs and Earl of Winchester. Genealogy * Lambert van Brugge en van Gruuthuse (c. 1190 – c. 1255) *Geldolf I van Brugge en van Gruuthuse (c. 1215/20 – c. 1269) x Margareta van Gistel *Geldolf II van Brugge en van Gruuthuse (c. 1240 – c. 1300) x Gertrude van Assche *Geldolf III van Brugge en van Gruuthuse (1265/70 – c. 1335) With Geldolf III, the male line of the family was extinct; however, a daughter of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lodewijk Van Gruuthuse
Louis de Bruges, Lord of Gruuthuse, Prince of Steenhuijs, Earl of Winchester (Dutch: Lodewijk van Brugge; c. 1427 – 24 November 1492), was a Flemish courtier, bibliophile, soldier and nobleman. He was awarded the title of Earl of Winchester by King Edward IV of England in 1472, and was Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland 1462–77. Early life Born in (or about) 1422 as the legitimate son of Lord Jean IV of Bruges of the Gruuthuse family, and Margriet of Steenhuyse, Lady of Avelghem, young Loys (Louis or Ludovicus) was trained in the arts of war and the court in the wealth and luxury of Flanders' Golden Age. In the Tournament of the White Bear, held in Bruges every year, Loys took part in 1443, 1444, 1447, 1448 and 1450. He often won one of the prizes. This caught the eye of the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders, Philip the Good (1396–1467), who made Loys his squire and official wine server, an honorary title bestowed on only a few selected men. As a courtier Loys fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gruuthuse Manuscript
The Gruuthuse manuscript is a medieval compilation, the oldest core of which is dated about 1395, while the youngest unfinished contributions date from around 1408. The manuscript is the only known source for a large number of Middle Dutch texts. About the manuscript The Gruuthuse manuscript includes 147 songs provided with a simplified musical notation for one voice, 18 poems and 7 prayers put into rhyme. The Egidius song is one of the songs included as well as the ''Kerelslied''. The Huygens Institute for the History of the Netherlands (Huygens ING) in The Hague is editing the manuscript, while the Royal Library of the Netherlands in The Hague put a digitised facsimile on its web site in 2007. In cooperation with the Huygens ING the Library in The Hague will also offer a transcription of all texts on the web site, with a commentary on the content and some audio files. On 14 February 2007, the Dutch Royal Library in The Hague purchased the manuscript. Previously, the manuscript ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan III Van Gruuthuse En Van Der Aa
Jean III d'Aa, lord of Gruuthuse (''Jan III van Gruuthuse en van der Aa, sieur de Gruuthuse''; born about 1368/69, died before 1420) was a Flemish- Burgundian knight of the Bruges noble family of Gruuthuse. He is notable for having fought a great tournament in Bruges on 11 March 1393 against his cousin, Jean (Wulfart) de Ghistelle, lord of Gistel and Harnes. Jean was also the grandfather of Louis de Gruuthuse, himself a "bulwark of Burgundian chivalry"Roy C. Strong, ''Art and Power: Renaissance Festivals, 1450-1650'' (1984)p. 12 and a notable participant in tournaments in the 1440s. The tournament took place on the ''Groote Markt'' (great market square) of Bruges. Jean de Gruuthuse was the challenger and fought with 49 companions; Jean de Ghistelles was defendant, with 48 companions, for a total of 99 combatants. Most of the participants were from the town patriciate. There are several extant copies of full lists of participants with their coats of arms, often appended to copi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jácome De Bruges
Jácome de Bruges, 1st Captain-Donee of Terceira (born Jacob van Brugge, Gruuthuse en van der Aa circa 1418 in Bruges, Flanders) was the brotherPaviot speculates that he was born illegitimate, whereas Claeys maintains that he was legitimate. of Louis de Gruuthuse, 1st Earl of Winchester of the wealthy Gruuthuse noble family from Bruges, their grandfather Jean III d'Aa of Gruuthuse participated in the great tournament of Bruges on 11 March, 1393. Jácome became a servant of Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal (the son of king John I), who initiated the so-called Portuguese Age of Discovery in the 15th century. As a native of a city belonging to the Hanseatic league, Jácome de Bruges had been exposed to well-ordered mercantilism, and he understood the value of international trade as a driver of national prosperity. Consequently, he was a logical candidate to enter into the service of the like-minded Prince Henry in Portugal. Jácome, arrived on the Iberian peninsula, with man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruges
Bruges ( , nl, Brugge ) is the capital and largest City status in Belgium, city of the Provinces of Belgium, province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, in the northwest of the country, and the sixth-largest city of the country by population. The area of the whole city amounts to more than 13,840 hectares (138.4 km2; 53.44 sq miles), including 1,075 hectares off the coast, at Zeebrugge (from , meaning 'Bruges by the Sea'). The historic city centre is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO. It is oval in shape and about 430 hectares in size. The city's total population is 117,073 (1 January 2008),Statistics Belgium; ''Population de droit par commune au 1 janvier 2008'' (excel-file) Population of all municipalities in Belgium, as of 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Of Winchester
Earl of Winchester was a title that was created three times in the Peerage of England during the Middle Ages. The first was Saer de Quincy, who received the earldom in 1207/8 after his wife inherited half of the lands of the Beaumont earls of Leicester. This creation became extinct in 1265 upon the death without male heirs of Saer's son Roger de Quincy. In 1322 King Edward II created the elder Hugh le Despenser earl of Winchester. This creation lapsed after Despenser's execution in 1326. During his exile in 1470–71 Edward IV had been the guest of a Flemish nobleman, Lewis de Bruges. After Edward's return to the throne, Lewis was rewarded with the earldom of Winchester. His son, the second Earl, returned it to the crown in 1500. Earls of Winchester, 1st Creation (1207) *Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester (died 1219) *Roger de Quincy, 2nd Earl of Winchester (died 1265) Earls of Winchester, 2nd Creation (1322) *Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester (died 1326) Earls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grimbergen
Grimbergen () is a municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, 10 km north of the capital Brussels. It comprises the towns of Beigem, Grimbergen, Humbeek, and Strombeek-Bever. In 2017, it had a population of 37,030 and an area of 38.61 km2, giving a population density of 959 inhabitants per km2. Grimbergen is in the Dutch language area of Belgium. The French-speaking minority is represented by four members on the 30-seat local council. Grimbergen is mostly known for its Norbertine abbey and the beer once brewed there. Grimbergen's proximity to Brussels makes it a residential town for commuting. History Roman Empire and Middle Ages In Roman times, several important roads passed near the territory of present Grimbergen. A fort was built in the 8th century at the strategic point where the road crossed the river Zenne. The local lord soon acquired a large piece of territory in this area, extending to the rivers Scheldt, Rupel, and Dender. In the 12th c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Bruges
The following is a timeline of the history of the municipality of Bruges, Belgium. Prior to 18th century * 865 Fort built by Margrave Baldwin I of Flanders. * 1000 Regional Brugse Vrije established (approximate date). * 1127 Count Charles I of Flanders assassinated. * 1134 Storm creates Zwin inlet, connecting Bruges to the North Sea. * 1146 Eekhout Abbey active (approximate date). * 1150 St. John's Hospital founded (approximate date). * 1157 Chapel of the Holy Blood built (approximate date). * 1180 Damme harbour built near Bruges. * 1223 St. Salvator's Church rebuilt. * 1240 Belfry of Bruges built in the Markt (approximate date). * 1244 Ten Wijngaerde Béguinage founded (approximate date). * 1294 built on the Grote Markt. * 1297 ** Area of Bruges expanded. ** Church of Our Lady tower built. * 1302 ** 18 May: Bruges Matins (massacre) occurs. ** French-Flemish Battle of the Golden Spurs fought in Kortrijk; Flemish win. * 1303 Procession of the Holy Blood instituted. * 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobility From Bruges
Nobility is a social class found in many societies that have an aristocracy. It is normally ranked immediately below royalty. Nobility has often been an estate of the realm with many exclusive functions and characteristics. The characteristics associated with nobility may constitute substantial advantages over or relative to non-nobles or simply formal functions (e.g., precedence), and vary by country and by era. Membership in the nobility, including rights and responsibilities, is typically hereditary and patrilineal. Membership in the nobility has historically been granted by a monarch or government, and acquisition of sufficient power, wealth, ownerships, or royal favour has occasionally enabled commoners to ascend into the nobility. There are often a variety of ranks within the noble class. Legal recognition of nobility has been much more common in monarchies, but nobility also existed in such regimes as the Dutch Republic (1581–1795), the Republic of Genoa (1005–18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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