Claude Bouton, Lord of Corbaron (died, 30 June 1556) was an important courtier; poet and diplomate.

Family

He was married in 1514 to Jacqueline of Lannoy, granddaughter of

Baldwin of Lannoy Baldwin van Lannoy, Lord of Molembais, nicknamed "Le Bègue" (The Stutterer; 1388 in Hénin-Beaumont – 1474 in Huppaye) was a Flemish statesman, and ambassador for Philip the Good at the court of Henry V of England. Family He was a member of ...

Career

In 1544 he was appointed as governor of Willem; Prince of Orange. He served at the court of Marie of Hungarye. Later; Bouton was member of the Council of State of Emperor Charles V. He is the author of the "Mirouer des Dames", written between 1517 and 1523. Bouton had an important collection of books, amongst them the ''Douze dames de rhétorique''.

Burial

He is buried inside the Church of the Sablon, Brussels. He had a private chapel constructed for his grave. Their grave is known for its unusual depiction of the couple.

References

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