Philippe II de Croÿ
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Philip II de Croÿ was Seigneur de Croÿ, Count of Porcéan and first Duke of Aarschot
.
Philip I belonged to the powerful House of Croÿ
. He was the eldest son of Henry de Croy, and Charlotte de Châteaubriand.
His grandfather was Philip I of Croy, his uncle William II de Croÿ
, chief tutor and First Chamberlain to Charles V
, and his younger brother was William III de Croy
, Archbishop of Toledo.
Philippe II de Croÿ succeeded to the County of Porcéan upon his father's death in 1514.
In 1521 he inherited the titles of his uncle William : amongst others, Duke of Soria and Archi, and Count of Beaumont.
Like his predecessors, he was Governor of Hainault
and Senior Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
, but it is as Charles V's general that he is best remembered.
He fought against the French in the Italian War of 1521–1526, and played an important role in the conquest of Tournai (1521).
On April 1, 1534 Charles V created Philippe ("our cousin", as he styled him) Duke of Aarschot and Grandee of Spain First Class. Earlier, he had become Marquess of Renty and exchanged the lordship of Longwy
in Normandy
for that of Havré
, which his descendants would develop as a family nest.
, great granddaughter of Jean II de Croÿ, Count of Chimay
.
They had six children:
Nine years after Anna's death, Philippe married Anna of Lorraine
(1522–1568), daughter of Antoine, Duke of Lorraine
and widow of René of Châlon
.
They had one son, born after Philippe's death:
Duke of Aarschot
The Duke of Aarschot was one of the most important titles in the Low Countries, named after the Flemish city of Aarschot. The title was held by the House of Croÿ and the House of Arenberg...
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Philip I belonged to the powerful House of Croÿ
House of Croÿ
The House of Croÿ is an international family of European mediatized nobility which held a seat in the Imperial Diet from 1486, and was elevated to the rank of Imperial Princes in 1594...
. He was the eldest son of Henry de Croy, and Charlotte de Châteaubriand.
His grandfather was Philip I of Croy, his uncle William II de Croÿ
William de Croÿ
William II de Croÿ, Lord of Chièvres , later Duke of Sora and Arce, Baron of Roccaguglielma William II de Croÿ, Lord of Chièvres (1458 – 28 May 1521) (also known as: Guillaume II de Croÿ, sieur de Chièvres in French; Guillermo II de Croÿ, señor de Chièvres, Xevres or Xebres in Spanish;...
, chief tutor and First Chamberlain to Charles V
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Charles V was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Charles I, of the Spanish Empire from 1516 until his voluntary retirement and abdication in favor of his younger brother Ferdinand I and his son Philip II in 1556.As...
, and his younger brother was William III de Croy
William de Croÿ (archbishop)
William de Croÿ was Archbishop of Toledo from 1517–1521...
, Archbishop of Toledo.
Philippe II de Croÿ succeeded to the County of Porcéan upon his father's death in 1514.
In 1521 he inherited the titles of his uncle William : amongst others, Duke of Soria and Archi, and Count of Beaumont.
Like his predecessors, he was Governor of Hainault
Hainault
Hainault is an area in the London Borough of Redbridge in north east London. It is a suburban development located north east of Charing Cross...
and Senior Knight of 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...
, but it is as Charles V's general that he is best remembered.
He fought against the French in the Italian War of 1521–1526, and played an important role in the conquest of Tournai (1521).
On April 1, 1534 Charles V created Philippe ("our cousin", as he styled him) Duke of Aarschot and Grandee of Spain First Class. Earlier, he had become Marquess of Renty and exchanged the lordship of Longwy
Longwy
Longwy is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.The inhabitants are known as Longoviciens.-Economy:Longwy has historically been an industrial center of the Lorraine iron mining district. The town is known for its artistic glazed pottery.-History:Longwy initially...
in Normandy
Normandy
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. It is in France.The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. It is divided for administrative purposes into two régions:...
for that of Havré
Havré
Havré is a village near the Belgian town of Mons in the province of Hainaut.- Gallery :...
, which his descendants would develop as a family nest.
Marriage and children
His first wife was a distant cousin, Anne de Croÿ (1502–1539), Princess of ChimayChimay
Chimay a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006, Chimay had a total population of 9,774. The total area is 197.10 km² which gives a population density of 50 inhabitants per km²...
, great granddaughter of Jean II de Croÿ, Count of Chimay
Jean II de Croÿ
Jean II de Croÿ , was Prince of Chimay and progenitor of the line of Croÿ-Solre.Jean II belonged to the powerful House of Croÿ. He was the second surviving son of Jean I de Croÿ and Marie de Craon....
.
They had six children:
- Charles IICharles II de CroÿCharles II de Croÿ was Seigneur de Croÿ, 2nd Duke of Aarschot, 3rd Prince of Chimay and 3rd Count of Beaumont.He was the eldest son of Philippe II de Croÿ, Duke of Aarschot, and Anne de Croÿ, Princess of Chimay....
(1522–1551), 2nd Duke of Aarschot, 3rd Prince of Chimay, 3rd Count of Beaumont - Louise (1524–1585), married Maximilian of Burgundy, Marquis de Vere et de VlissingenMaximilian II of BurgundyMaximilian II of Burgundy , marquis of Veere and Lord of Beveren, was a noble from the Low Countries in the service of the Habsburgs....
(died 1558) and John of Burgundy, Lord of Sommelsdijk (died 1586). - Philippe IIIPhilipe de Croÿ, Duke of AerschotPhilipe de Croÿ, third Duke of Aarschot, Prince of Chimay, Count of Porcean , was governor-general of Flanders, and inherited the estates of the ancient and wealthy family of Croÿ...
(1526–1595), 3rd Duke of Aarschot, 4th Prince of Chimay, 4th Count of Beaumont - William (1527–1565), 2nd Marquis de Renty, one daughter
- Antoine (1530–1530)
- Louis (1533–1533)
Nine years after Anna's death, Philippe married Anna of Lorraine
Anna of Lorraine
Anna of Lorraine was a French princess of the House of Lorraine. She was Princess of Orange by her first marriage to René of Châlon, and Duchess of Aarschot by her second marriage to Philippe II of Croÿ....
(1522–1568), daughter of Antoine, Duke of Lorraine
Antoine, Duke of Lorraine
Antoine , known as the Good, was Duke of Lorraine from 1508 until his death in 1544.-Biography:Antoine was born at Bar-le-Duc, the son of René II, Duke of Lorraine and Philippa of Guelders...
and widow of René of Châlon
René of Châlon
René of Châlon , also known as Renatus of Châlon, was a Prince of Orange and stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht and Gelre....
.
They had one son, born after Philippe's death:
- Charles Philippe (1549–1613), Marquis d’Havré, had issue