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List Of Noble Families In Belgium
A list of noble families in Modern Belgium with additions of former houses. General Currently, the Belgian crown recognizes (in ascending order) the titles of jonkheer, knight, baron, viscount, count, marquis, duke and prince. The persons who legally are member of the nobility have the legal right to protect their family name and coat of arms. The houses bearing the titles of prince and duke Duke is a male title either of a monarch ruling over a duchy, or of a member of Royal family, royalty, or nobility. As rulers, dukes are ranked below emperors, kings, grand princes, grand dukes, and above sovereign princes. As royalty or nobi ... are described more thoroughly on the Belgian nobility page. Princes * d'Arenberg * de Chimay et de Caraman * de Croÿ, de Croÿ-Rœulx, de Croÿ-Solre * de Ligne, de Ligne de la Trémoïlle * de Lobkowicz * de Merode * Swiatopolk-Czetwertynski (Polish princely family whose title was recognized in Belgium in 2007) * Wellesley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonkheer
(female equivalent: ; in the masculine only; ''jonkvrouw'' is used in the feminine, even in French; ) is an honorific in the Low Countries denoting the lowest rank within the nobility. In the Netherlands, this in general concerns a prefix used by the untitled nobility. In Belgium, this is the lowest title within the nobility system, recognised by the Court of Cassation. It is the cognate and equivalent of the German noble honorific , which was historically used throughout the German-speaking part of Europe, and to some extent also within Scandinavia. The abbreviation of the honorific is ''jhr.'', and that of the female equivalent ''jkvr.'', which is placed before the given name and titles. When using the French translation ''écuyer'', it is placed after the full name, separated by a comma, like the English '' esquire'', but in Belgium it is not a courtesy title and neither does it indicate a lawyer (for whom the postfix ''", avocat"'' or the prefix ''"Maître"'' would be used ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lords Of Westerlo
The Lords of Westerlo were the feudal lords of the fiefdom (called 'Heerlijkheid' in Dutch or 'Seigneurie' in French) of Westerlo until the abolition of feudalism in 1795. The first known Lord of Westerlo was the Frankish nobleman Ansfried of Utrecht who gave this domain as allodial title to the chapters of Saint-Martin and Saint-Salvator in Utrecht after he became Bishop of Utrecht in 995. Since the late 15th century the Lords of Westerlo have been members of the House of Merode. In 1626 Westerlo was elevated to the rank of marquessate by King Philip IV of Spain in favor of Philippe I de Merode who became the first Marquess of Westerlo. The chief of the House of Merode still bears the title of Marquess of Westerlo although the feudal rights attached to this title have been abolished since 1795. In the nineteenth and first half of the twentieth century the 10th, 11th and 12th Marquess have been elected Burgomaster of Westerlo. The donation of Ansfried of Utrecht The exact date of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marquess Of Trazegnies D'Ittre
The Marquess of Trazegnies d'Ittre (''Markies van Trazegnies'' or ''marquis de Trazegnies'') is a member of the Belgian nobility. 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, 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 Nassau-Corroy, Amélie Constance of Nassau-Corroy. His descendants still live in Belgium, and belong to one of the oldest noble houses of Belgi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imperiali Family
The House of Imperiali (or Imperiale) is an ancient princely noble family. It is one of the most important Italian noble families and was a key protagonist of European history among aristocratic families. Originating from the Republic of Genoa it was previously named Tartaro (10th century), and descends from the House of Ventimiglia. Also following the behavior of Captain Davide Imperiale during the Battle of Lepanto (7 October 1571), the family acquired much prestige in the Republic of Genoa and had among its members 4 doges. It was one of the most powerful families dominating the city's politics in the 17th and 18th century and owned a vast amount of land in Italy. Titles The various titles of the Imperiali family acquired over years are the following: * Honorific treatment of ''Don'' or ''Donna'' (name) * Grandees of Spain * Princes of Francavilla (1639) * Princes of Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi (1718) * Princes of Montafia (1725) * Princes of Castagneto (1789) * Marquises of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Van Der Noot
The Van der Noot family is a Belgian nobility, Belgian noble family. The title of Count van der Noot is a title created by Emperor Charles VI on 16 May 1716. Since then this title belongs to the Belgian nobility. They are the current holders of the Marquess of Assche title. History The house of van der Noot is divided in 7 families and branches, the most known is the branch of the Barons of Carloo, Baron of Schoonhoven and Marquess of Assche. The title Count van der Noot was created for Charles Bonventura, 1st Count van der Noot, he was the third son of Roger-Wauthier van der Noot, 1st Baron of Carloo (born 27 February 1644), Mayor of Brussels. His uncle was Philips Erard van der Noot, Bishop of ghent, bishop of Ghent. He was the author of all counts van der Noot, who have lived ever since. His son Jean Antoine made a powerful alliance with Marie Josepha Taye, and his male heirs inherited the title of Marquess of Assche. the Since then the title passed from generation to gener ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marquess Of Assche
Marquess of Assche is a title belonging to the Belgian nobility, Assche is the old writing of the city of Asse. The Margraveships still stands today and belongs to the House van der Noot, House ''van der Noot''. Today the current Marquess of Assche still resides in Belgium. History The first Marquess of Assche was created in 1633 for the House of Cottereau, a family of French origin and belonged to the high nobility of the Duchy of Brabant. First of the line was Guillaume I de Cottereau, 1st Marquess of Assche, ''Baron of Jauche'', ''Lord of Assche'' and ''Lord of Puisieux''. His father John II of Cottereau, Baron of Jauche was the lord Mayor of Brussels and married to Margueritte of Wideux, Lady of Assche. He was followed by Henri François. The house of Cottereau kept the Margraveship for several generations until it changed to the family van der Noot, after the death of Marie Taye. The Marquess of Assche lived in Steenockerzeel Castle. List of Marquess of Assche House of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duke Of Ursel
The House of Ursel is the name of an old Belgian noble family of German origin . The Head of the House is styled as Duke of Ursel, while other members are styled as Count/Countess of Ursel. History The Ursel family roots are in Schmalkalden, Germany, and were collateral branch of the House of Schetzenberg. In the late 15th century, some members moved to Hasselt and Antwerp. Amongst the family members we find Gaspard II Schetz, the Lord of Grobbendonck, who married Catherine van Ursel, daughter of Lancelot II of Ursel. The three daughters of Lancelot II died without heirs, and by request of Barbe of Ursel, Conrad III Schetz was adopted by her. His descendants carrying the name 'van Ursel'. The ancestors of Lancelot II came from Antwerp, and held important offices. Conrad Albert, Baron of Wesemael and Lord of Highene was created First Duke of Ursel by imperial decree of Charles VI on 19 August 1716 and later he was created First Duke of Hoboken on 24 April 1717. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
