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Philipe de Croÿ, Duke of Aerschot

Duke of Aarschot (1526-1595)

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Philipe de Croÿ, Duke of Aerschot

Duke of Aarschot (1526-1595)

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Philippe de Croÿ, 3rd Duke of Aarschot, 4th Prince of Chimay, Count of Porcean, was Stadtholder of Flanders, and inherited the estates of the ancient and wealthy family of Croÿ. Becoming a soldier, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece by Philip II of Spain, king of Spain, and was afterwards employed in diplomatic work.

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Occupation: politician, diplomat
Position held: stadtholder
Born: July 10, 1526
Died: December 11, 1595

Family

Johanna Henriette van Halewynspouse Charles III de Croÿchild Anna van Croÿ-Chimaychild Margaretha van Croÿ-Aarschotchild Philippe II de Croÿfather Charles II de Croÿsibling Charles Philippe de Croÿ, Marquis d’Havrésibling

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Philippe de Croÿ, 3rd Duke of Aarschot, 4th Prince of Chimay, Count of Porcean, was Stadtholder of Flanders, and inherited the estates of the ancient and wealthy family of Croÿ. Becoming a soldier, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece by Philip II of Spain, king of Spain, and was afterwards employed in diplomatic work.

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Occupation: politician, diplomat
Position held: stadtholder
Born: July 10, 1526
Died: December 11, 1595

Family

Johanna Henriette van Halewynspouse Charles III de Croÿchild Anna van Croÿ-Chimaychild Margaretha van Croÿ-Aarschotchild Philippe II de Croÿfather Charles II de Croÿsibling Charles Philippe de Croÿ, Marquis d’Havrésibling