Lamoral, 1st Prince of Ligne
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Lamoral I first Prince de Ligne (Château de Belœil, 19 July 1563 – Brussels
, 6 February 1624), Count and since 1601 first Prince of Ligne
and Prince d'Espinoy, was a Belgian diplomat of the 17th century.
In 1601 he received from Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
the hereditary title of Prince de Ligne .
As a diplomat, the first Prince de Ligne was involved in many historic events of his time. He represented Archduke Albert of Austria (1559–1621) and Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain
at the French Court of Henri IV of France, in Spain and again in Paris, to congratulate King Louis XIII of France
with his marriage with the daughter of Philip III of Spain
. During this mission, he discussed several issues with the French political leaders.
Prince Lamoral I was made in 1621 grandee of Spain by King Philip IV of Spain
for his services rendered to the Crown. He was also made a Knight in the Order of the Golden Fleece
.
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, 6 February 1624), Count and since 1601 first Prince of Ligne
Prince of Ligne
Prince of Ligne is one of the most prestigious Belgian noble titles. It goes back to the eleventh century and owes its name at the village in which it originated, between Ath and Tournai. The lords of Ligne belong to the entourage of the Count of Hainaut at the time of the crusades...
and Prince d'Espinoy, was a Belgian diplomat of the 17th century.
Biography
He was the son of Philip, Count of Ligne (died 1583), and Marguerite de Lalaing (died 1598), daughter of Philip de Lalaing, count of Hoogstraten.In 1601 he received from Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Rudolf II was Holy Roman Emperor , King of Hungary and Croatia , King of Bohemia and Archduke of Austria...
the hereditary title of Prince de Ligne .
As a diplomat, the first Prince de Ligne was involved in many historic events of his time. He represented Archduke Albert of Austria (1559–1621) and Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain
Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain
Isabella Clara Eugenia of Austria was sovereign of the Spanish Netherlands in the Low Countries and the north of modern France, together with her husband Albert. In some sources, she is referred to as Clara Isabella Eugenia...
at the French Court of Henri IV of France, in Spain and again in Paris, to congratulate King Louis XIII of France
Louis XIII of France
Louis XIII was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and of Navarre from 1610 to 1643.Louis was only eight years old when he succeeded his father. His mother, Marie de Medici, acted as regent during Louis' minority...
with his marriage with the daughter of Philip III of Spain
Philip III of Spain
Philip III , also known as Philip the Pious, was the King of Spain and King of Portugal and the Algarves, where he ruled as Philip II , from 1598 until his death...
. During this mission, he discussed several issues with the French political leaders.
Prince Lamoral I was made in 1621 grandee of Spain by King Philip IV of Spain
Philip IV of Spain
Philip IV was King of Spain between 1621 and 1665, sovereign of the Spanish Netherlands, and King of Portugal until 1640...
for his services rendered to the Crown. He was also made a Knight in the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of the Golden Fleece
The Order of the Golden Fleece is an order of chivalry founded in Bruges by Philip III, Duke of Burgundy in 1430, to celebrate his marriage to the Portuguese princess Infanta Isabella of Portugal, daughter of King John I of Portugal. It evolved as one of the most prestigious orders in Europe...
.
Marriage and Children
Lamoral I married in 1584 Anne-Marie de Melun (died 1634), Marquise de Roubaix, daughter of Hugues II de Melun (1520–1553). They had 5 children :- Yolande (1585–1611), married in 1599 with Charles Alexandre de Croÿ, Marquess of Havré (1581–1624), one daughter.
- Florent (1588–1622), Marquis de Roubaix, married in 1608 with Louise (1594–1667), daughter of Henri de Lorraine-Chaligny. They had :
- Albert Henri (1615–1641), 2nd Prince de Ligne, married his cousin Claire-Marie of Nassau (1621–1695), daughter of Ernestine Yolande de Ligne and John VIII, Count of Nassau-SiegenJohn VIII, Count of Nassau-SiegenJohn VIII of Nassau-Siegen , Count of Nassau-Siegen, Katzenelnbogen, Vianden and Dietz, marquis of Monte-Caballo, baron of Ronse and baron of Beilstein was a Dutch noble and military of the 17th century.John VIII was the second son of John VII, Count of Nassau and Countess Magdalena of Waldeck.He...
, no issue. - Claude Lamoral (1618–1679), 3rd Prince de Ligne, married his brother's widow, had issue.
- Albert Henri (1615–1641), 2nd Prince de Ligne, married his cousin Claire-Marie of Nassau (1621–1695), daughter of Ernestine Yolande de Ligne and John VIII, Count of Nassau-Siegen
- Anne (1590–1651), married Felipe Folch de Cardona, one daughter.
- Lambertine (1593–1609) married Philibert de La Baume (1586–1610), one daughter.
- Ernestine Yolande de Ligne (1594–1668), princesse de Ligne, married in 1618 with John VIII, Count of Nassau-SiegenJohn VIII, Count of Nassau-SiegenJohn VIII of Nassau-Siegen , Count of Nassau-Siegen, Katzenelnbogen, Vianden and Dietz, marquis of Monte-Caballo, baron of Ronse and baron of Beilstein was a Dutch noble and military of the 17th century.John VIII was the second son of John VII, Count of Nassau and Countess Magdalena of Waldeck.He...
(1583–1638), had issue.