Antoine of Lalaing, 1st Count of Hoogstraeten facts for kids
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Antoine de Lalaing
1st Count of Hoogstraeten |
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| Born | 1480 |
| Died | 1540 |
| Noble family | House of Lalaing |
| Spouse(s) | Elisabeth van Culemborg |
| Father | Joost de Lalaing |
| Mother | Bonne de La Viefville |
Antoine I de Lalaing (1480–1540) was an important nobleman from Hainaut. He became the 1st Count of Hoogstraten and Culemborg. Antoine held many important jobs in the court of the Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled over a large part of Europe.
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Antoine de Lalaing: A Nobleman's Story
Early Life and Family
Antoine de Lalaing was born in 1480. His father was Joost de Lalaing and his mother was Bonne van Viefville. Antoine married Elisabeth van Culemborg. She was a very important lady who worked for Margaret of Austria, a powerful ruler.
Antoine inherited the titles of Hoogstraten and Culemborg from his wife, Elisabeth. This means he became the Count of these areas. Antoine and Elisabeth did not have any children.
Serving the Rulers
Antoine de Lalaing had a long and successful career serving powerful rulers.
Important Roles and Titles
In 1501, Antoine became a chamberlain for Philip the Handsome. A chamberlain was a high-ranking official who managed the royal household.
Later, in 1510, he became a Counsellor and Chamberlain for the young Charles of Luxemburg. Charles later became the Holy Roman Emperor, one of the most powerful leaders in Europe.
Also in 1510, Antoine joined the Great Council of Mechelen. This was a very important court that helped make laws and decisions. In 1516, he was chosen to be a knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. This was a very special and respected group of noblemen.
In 1522, Antoine was given the job of stadhouder for Holland, Zeeland, and West-Friesland. A stadhouder was like a governor, representing the ruler in a specific region. In 1528, he also became the stadhouder of Sticht Utrecht.
A Leader in Difficult Times
Antoine was also a general. He played a big part in helping the Burgundian dukes fight against Charles, Duke of Guelders. Charles was trying to take over the Sticht area. Antoine was also a strong Catholic. He worked hard to stop the spread of Protestantism, which was a new religious movement at the time. He even ordered the building of the Sint-Catharinakerk (Saint Catherine's Church) in Hoogstraten.
In 1530, Antoine became the acting governor of the Netherlands. This happened because Archduchess Margaret of Austria, the main governor, was having health problems. In Antoine's last year of life, Charles V appointed his sister, Mary of Austria, to take over as governor. Antoine de Lalaing passed away in 1540.
See Also
In Spanish: Antoine I de Lalaing para niños
