Jean de Brouchoven, 2nd Count of Bergeyck facts for kids
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Jean II de Brouchoven
2nd Count of Bergeyck
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Minister of War
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| Born | October 9, 1644 |
| Died | May 21, 1725 (aged 80) |
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Leefdaal, Bertem, Belgium
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| Allegiance |  Spain Holy Roman Empire |
| Spouse(s) | Livina Marie de Beer-Meulebeke |
| Children | 1 |
| Relations | Jean-Baptiste de Brouchoven (father) Helena Fourment (mother) |
Jean II de Brouchoven (born October 9, 1644, died May 21, 1725) was an important politician from Flanders, which is a region in modern-day Belgium. He was also known as the 2nd Count of Bergeyck and later became the Baron of Leefdael.
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Jean II de Brouchoven's Early Life
Jean II de Brouchoven was born on October 9, 1644. His father was Jean-Baptiste de Brouchoven, who was the 1st Count of Bergeyck. His mother was Helena Fourment, the Countess of Bergeyck. Jean also had a younger brother named Hyacinthe-Marie de Brouchoven. His brother later became the president of a very important group called the Great Council. Jean II de Brouchoven married a woman named Livina Marie de Beer-Meulebeke. Together, they had a son named Nicholas de Brouchoven, who later became the 3rd Count of Bergeyck.
Jean II de Brouchoven's Important Career
Jean II de Brouchoven had a very important career working for the Spanish Crown. The Spanish Crown refers to the government of Spain at that time.
Key Roles in Government
He held several big jobs:
- Superintendent of Finances: This means he was in charge of managing all the money and financial matters for the government.
- Minister of War: In this role, he was responsible for everything related to the army and military.
- Member of the Royal Council: This was a group of important advisors to the King of Spain.
- Member of the Supreme Council of Flanders: This council was based in Madrid, Spain. It helped govern Flanders, which was part of the Spanish Netherlands at the time.
Diplomatic Missions
Jean II de Brouchoven also worked as a special envoy, which is like a special representative, for Philip V of Spain. He was sent to the Congress of Utrecht. This was a very important meeting where different countries tried to make peace and end a big war called the War of the Spanish Succession. Even though he was there, he didn't take part in the final talks that decided everything.
Burial Place
After he passed away on May 21, 1725, Jean II de Brouchoven was buried in Leefdaal, Belgium.
