Albert du Roy de Blicquy

Lieutenant General Baron Albert Aquila Alexis Maria du Roy de Blicquy (June 12, 1869 - September 9, 1940) was a Belgian General.

Family

He was born in the Noble house of du Roy, from French aristocracy. He is the son of Fernand du Roy de Blicquy (1836-1913) and Leontine d'Hanins de Moerkerke (1843-1918), he married the Vicomtesse de Beughem.

Career

He made a career at the Belgian royal Court and was Aide-de-camp to the Count of Flanders between 1898-1900. Later he became chief of the Military household of the King. As Ordenance Officer to King Albert he was always around the king. A portrait of him was painted by Herbert Arnould Olivier in February 1915.

Honours and awards

* :
** War Cross.
** Honorary Aide-de-camp of Their Majesties, King Albert and King Leopold.
** Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Crown.
** Grand Officer in the Order of Leopold.
* : Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Crown.
* : Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Aviz.
* : Knight Grand Cross in the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.

References

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1869 births
1940 deaths
Belgian Army generals of World War I
Barons of Belgium
Grand Crosses of the Order of the Crown (Belgium)
Grand Crosses of the Order of Aviz