Philippe III de Croÿ
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Philippe de Croÿ, 3rd Duke of Aarschot, 4th Prince of Chimay, Count of Porcean (Valenciennes, 10 July 1526 – Venice, 11 December 1595), was Stadtholder of Flanders, and inherited the estates of the ancient and wealthy family of Croÿ. Becoming a soldier, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece by Philip II, king of Spain, and was afterwards employed in diplomatic work.
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Philippe III de Croÿ | |
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Governor of Antwerp | |
Monarch | Philip II |
Stadtholder of Flanders | |
In office 1577 | |
Preceded by | Jean de Croÿ, Count of Rœulx |
Succeeded by | Charles III de Croÿ |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 July 1526 (1526-07-10) Valenciennes |
Died | 11 December 1595(1595-12-11) (aged 69) Venice |
Nationality | Dutch |
Spouse | Johanna Henriette van Halewyn |
Relations | Charles II de Croÿ (brother) |
Children | Charles III de Croÿ |
Parent(s) | Philippe II de Croÿ Anna de Croÿ |
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