Marie-Christine de Lalaing, or Philippe-Christine de Lalaing, was the daughter of Count Charles II of Lalaing and Marie de Montmorency-Nivelle. She was married to Pierre de Melun, the governor of Tournai. In the absence of her husband, she defended the city of Tournai against Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, in 1581.

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Occupation: military personnel
Born: 1545
Died: June 9, 1582

Family

Peter van Melunspouse Charles II de Lalaingfather Marie de Montmorency-Nijvel, Dame de Condé-sur-l'Escautmother Emanuel Philibert de Lalaingsibling

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Occupation: military personnel
Born: 1545
Died: June 9, 1582

Family

Peter van Melunspouse Charles II de Lalaingfather Marie de Montmorency-Nijvel, Dame de Condé-sur-l'Escautmother Emanuel Philibert de Lalaingsibling