Blason de la famille de Trazegnies d'Ittre

The Marquess of Trazegnies d'Ittre (''Markies van Trazegnies'' or ''marquis de Trazegnies'') is a member of the

Belgian nobility The Belgian nobility comprises Belgian individuals or families recognized as noble with or without a title of nobility in the Kingdom of Belgium. The Belgian constitution states that no specific privileges are attached to the nobility. History ...

. The title has been held for centuries by the noble house of Trazegnies (''Maison de Trazegnies''). They hold private residence in the Castle of Corroy-le-Château. The house of Trazegnies is divided into two families: ''de Trazegnies'' and ''de Trazegnies d'Itrre''.

History

The first recorded lord of the house was Giles I of Trazegnies (1134–1161). The title of marquess was conferred by Holy Roman Empress and Archduchess of Austria,

Maria Theresa Maria Theresa Walburga Amalia Christina (german: Maria Theresia; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was ruler of the Habsburg dominions from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position ''suo jure'' (in her own right). ...

, upon the descendants of Eugène Gillion, Marquess de Trazegnies, who became Marquess of Ittre after his marriage to Marie Victoire de Rifflart, daughter of Leopold de Rifflart. Their son, Gilles Charles, was the second Marquess of Trazegnies d'Ittre. He married Amélie Constance of Nassau-Corroy. His descendants still live in Belgium, and belong to one of the oldest noble houses of Belgium.

Today

Olivier de Trazegnies d'Ittre, the current Marquess, still lives in the Castle of Corroy-le-Château.''État présent de la noblesse belge'' 1999, pp. 339-347.

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