Gerard II of Horne

Gerard II of Horne (1324 - 26 September 1345) was a medieval nobleman. Family Gerard van Horne, second lord of Horne named Gerard, was the son of Willem IV of Horne and Oda van Putten of Strijen. He had 5 sisters. From his father's second marriage, Gerard had three half brothers and a half sister. Career in 1342 Gerard's father made arrangements for his succession. Gerard was immediately made Lord of Heeze, Leende, the land of Montcornet and of Bancigny. On the death of his father, he was planned to succeed him as Lord of Gaasbeek. In turn he would then have to give Heeze, Leende and Herstal to the children of his father's second marriage. It's not that clear whether arrangements were made for his other possessions, but maybe that was not necessary, or not possible. After his father's death in 1343 Gerard succeed his father as Lord of Horne and Lord of Altena. He also succeeded to the lordship of Venloon One might assume that he also became lord of Weert and Kortessem. It's not clear whether he gave Heeze, Leende and Herstal to the children of his father's second marriage.