Lord of Grobbendonk

Lord of Grobbendonk is a feudal Flemish title originating from Grobbendonk. This title belongs today to the Belgian nobility.

The black bird is the weapon to the Schetz family

History

The origin of this important hereditary title goes back to the 13th century.[1] The lordship was in possession of different Flemish noble houses at different times: van Wilre, van Crayenhem, Brant, van Jauche, van Mastaing, and finally Schetz. The lordship was created a county in 1637 by royal decree of King Philip IV of Spain. Currently it is held by the descendants of the house of Schetz: the current duke of Ursel is still Count of Grobbendonk.[1]

Lords of Grobbendonk

  • Hendrik van Wilre, Lord of Grobbendonk and Lord Mayor of Leuven.
  • Arnold, Lord of Crayenhem and Grobbendonq, died 1302. x Marie of Wesemaele.
  • Arnold II of Crayenhem 1360-, Lord of Grobbendonk.
    • Isabeau of Craienhem, Lady of Grobbendoncq, married to Jean III Brant, 3rd lord of Ayseau.
      • Arnoult Brant, Lord of Grobbendoncq; married to Catherine of Heinsberge.
        • Marghareta Brant; Lady of Grobbendoncq: sold Grobbendoncq to:
  • Philip of Cleves, Lord of Ravenstein
    • Amelberga of Cleves, Lady of Grobbendoncq; married to Andrew of Jauche, Count of Mastaing
      • Philippe of Jauches, Lord of Grobbendoncq

House of Schetz

House of Ursel

References

  1. "Grobbendonk". inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be.
  2. Mémoires du comte de Mérode d'Ongnies: avec une introduction et des notes, 1665
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