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Lord of Grobbendonk

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The black bird is the weapon to the Schetz family

Lord of Grobbendonk is a feudal Flemish title originating from Grobbendonk. This title belongs today to the Belgian nobility.

History

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The origin of this important hereditary title goes back to the 13th century.[1] The lordship was in possession of different Flemish noble houses at different times: van Wilre, van Crayenhem, Brant, van Jauche, van Mastaing, and finally Schetz. The lordship was created a county in 1637 by royal decree of King Philip IV of Spain. Currently it is held by the descendants of the house of Schetz: the current duke of Ursel is still Count of Grobbendonk.[1]

Lords of Grobbendonk

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House of Schetz

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House of Ursel

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Grobbendonk". inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be.
  2. ^ Mémoires du comte de Mérode d'Ongnies: avec une introduction et des notes, 1665