Warnkoening suggests that the large number of fortified castles in the county of Flanders is explained by the area previously being governed as a “march”, the form of military government adopted in the Empire for governing frontier territories which required special defence arrangements to prevent incursions from outside imperial territory[1]. The “march” of Flanders (otherwise imperial Flanders) was limited to the eastern part of the area which formed part of imperial territory. Nevertheless, western Flanders (originally the county proper) was also subject to incursion from marauding neighbours, including Viking raids from Frisia to the north and attack by the rival comtes de Vermandois to the south, whch justified the construction of fortifications as a continuous line of defence. The building of the more important fortified castles in Flanders can probably be dated to the early to mid-11th century. The Chronicon Comitum Flandrensium records that Baudouin IV Count of Flanders was the first to organise “militias et nobiles” in Flanders and distributed “villas et oppida” to them[2].

Each castle (“burg”) was granted by the coùnt of Flanders to a châtelain (burggraaf in Flemish). The role of the châtelain was similar to that of the vicomtes in France. This hypothesis is supported, in the case of the châtellenies of Bruges at least, by a passage in Galbert of Bruges, which recounts that Erembald murdered "Boldrannus castellanus…in Brudgis", married his widow, and took "vicecomitatum"[3]. Giry suggests that the case of Flanders was particular, in that the castellani were originally the military commanders of the series of castles constructed to protect against Vikings raids, that over time administrative and judicial duties were added to their role, and that their area of administration was extended to the whole town in which the castle had been built and eventually included the surrounding areas[4]. Starting as military officials appointed by the count, they became the count’s direct vassals, while their fiefdoms gradually developed as hereditary within the same families. As the influence of the châtelains grew and their areas of activity widened, they appointed baillis who assumed many of their administrative duties. In addition, the towns took over many of the responsibilities themselves. The result was that, by the 14th century, the position of châtelain was little more than a title which carried with it the right to receive fixed revenues[5].

The main Flemish castellanies were as follows:

Quarter of Bruges (Castellanies of Berghes, Bourbourg, Bruges, Veurne).
Quarter of Ypres (Castellanies of Bailleul, Cassel, Courtrai, Dixmude, Ypres).
Quarter of Gent (Castellanies of the land of Aalst, the Four Offices, Gent [Oudburg], Oudenaarde, the land of Waas, seigneuries of Bornem, Dendermonde).

Chapter 1. HEREN van AALST

Aalst (Alost in French) is located about 20 kilometres west of Brussels and about 15 kilometres south of Dendermonde in the present-day Belgian province of East Flanders.

BOUDEWIJN van Gent, son of BOUDEWIJN van Gent Heer zu Waas, Dronghen en Ruiselede & his wife --- (-killed in battle Nikea 13 Jun 1097). "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Rasseghem et Lede" to "Gisilberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "Balduinus filius Balduini de Gandavo…"[6]. Ritter van Gent, Aalst, Dronghen, Waas en Ruiselede. Albert of Aix names "…Baldewinus de castello Lant…" among those who took part in the siege of Nikaia, dated to mid-1097 from the context[7]. Albert of Aix records that "…Baldewinus de Ganz…" was killed at the siege of Nikaia, dated to mid-1097 from the context[8].

m MATHILDE, daughter of --- (-9 Jun ----). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Mathildem" as wife of "Balduinus cognomento Grossus sive Magnus"[9].

Boudewijn & his wife had [three] children:

1. BOUDEWIJN (-24/25 Oct, 1129 or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum Luscum…dictum Gernobodatum, Alostensis terre…dominum, et Ivenum de Gandavo" as children of "Balduinus cognomento Grossus sive Magnus"[10]. The Chronicon Affligemense names "domus Remundis de Alost eiusque duo filiis Balduinus et Ivanus"[11]. The Liber de Restauratione Sancti Martini Tornacensis names "Balduinus Gandensis, frater Yvonis Nigellensis qui nunc est comes Suessionensis"[12]. "Galterus custos Teruanensis, Haket castellanus Brugensis, Galterus castellanus Curtracensis, Baldwinus de Alost, Razo de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 1115 under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey, with the consent of "Adam, Formosellenis castelli tunc domino"[13]. "Wenemarus castellanus Gandensis, Hachet castellanus Brugensis, Galterus castellanus Curtracensis, Baldewinus de Alost et Iwain frater eius, Razo de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 1 Feb 1117 under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey[14]. "Balduinus de Alost ac frater meus Iwanus" donated "ecclesiam de Herenbaldeghem" to Affleghem abbey by charter dated 1125[15]. "…Balduinus Gandavensis, Hiuvannus frater eius…" signed the charter dated 14 Apr 1127 under which Guillaume Count of Flanders granted privileges to the town of Saint-Omer[16]. “...Balduini Gandensis, Walteri Tornacensis, Danielis Thermundensis, Theoderici castellani de Dicasmuta, Thancmari de Straten, Christiani de Gistela” witnessed the charter dated 1129 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed donations to Oudenburg abbey made by “Conon...filius Adelardi atque frater Walteri quondam Buticularii”[17]. “...Balduinus de Alost...” witnessed the charter dated Jul 1129 under which “Hugo castellanus de Cambrai et dom. de Oisy” donated property to Mont Saint-Eloi[18]. Galbert of Bruges records the death "Non Kal Nov" of "Baldewinus ex Alst"[19]. m LUTGARDE, daughter of WALTER [van Grimberghe] & his wife ---. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "Balduinus…Gernobodatus" married "de Grembergio oriunda Luthgarda"[20]. Boudewijn & his wife had one child:

a) BEATRIX (-before 1160). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Beatricem" as daughter of "Balduinus…Gernobodatus" and his wife, adding that she married "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio"[21]. A charter dated to [1150] records that "Beatricis castellane Broburgensis" granted a serf to the monastery of Bourbourg, signed by "…Henrico castellano Broburgensi, Beatrice uxore eius, Balduino, Henrico, Gilleberto filiis eius…Henrico de Insula…Lamberto de Insula…"[22]. m as his second wife, HENRI Châtelain de Bourbourg, son of THEMARD Châtelain de Bourbourg & his wife Livildis --- (-after 1162, bur Saint-Bertin).

2. IWAN (-8 Aug 1145). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Balduinum Luscum…dictum Gernobodatum, Alostensis terre…dominum, et Ivenum de Gandavo" as children of "Balduinus cognomento Grossus sive Magnus"[23]. The Chronicon Affligemense names "domus Remundis de Alost eiusque duo filiis Balduinus et Ivanus"[24]. Graaf van Aalst, Gent, Waas, Donghen en Liedekerke. Galbert of Bruges names "frater Baldevini ex Alst…Iwan"[25]. "Wenemarus castellanus Gandensis, Hachet castellanus Brugensis, Galterus castellanus Curtracensis, Baldewinus de Alost et Iwain frater eius, Razo de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 1 Feb 1117 under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey[26]. "Balduinus de Alost ac frater meus Iwanus" donated "ecclesiam de Herenbaldeghem" to Affleghem abbey by charter dated 1125[27]. "…Balduinus Gandavensis, Hiuvannus frater eius…" signed the charter dated 14 Apr 1127 under which Guillaume Count of Flanders granted privileges to the town of Saint-Omer[28]. The Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ records that "Iwanus et Daniel nepos eius" captured Gent and Bruges in 1128 in support of the succession of Thierry d'Alsace as Count of Flanders but were expelled from Flanders[29]. "Iwanus de Gand…cum uxoris meæ Lauretæ filiæ Theoderici comitis" donated property to "Fratrum Trunciniensis ecclesiæ" near Gand by charter dated 22 Sep 1139[30]. The Annales Blandinienses record the death in 1144 of "Iwainus de Alst"[31]. A manuscript from Gembloux abbey records the death in 1145 of "Iwanus de Alost"[32]. m (before 22 Sep 1139) as her first husband, LAURETTE de Flandre, daughter of THIERRY I Count of Flanders & his first wife Swanhilde --- (-[1175]). The Cartulaire de Saint-Bertin records that Count Thierry "ex priori uxore unicam tantum filiam habuit quam Ivanus de Alosto postea sortitus est in conjugium" but does not give her name[33]. The Flandria Generosa names "Laurentiam" as the only daughter of "comitissa etiam Suanildis", specifying that her marriage with "dux de Lemburg" was terminated on grounds of consanguinity, that she subsequently married "Iwanus de Alst", and after the latter's death "Rodulfo comiti Peronensi" and "comiti de Namur", although this switches her first and second husbands[34]. "Iwanus de Gand…cum uxoris meæ Lauretæ filiæ Theoderici comitis" donated property to "Fratrum Trunciniensis ecclesiæ" near Gand by charter dated 22 Sep 1139[35]. Nun at Voorst after she was widowed. She married secondly (1150, divorced 1152) Hendrik II Duke of Limburg, thirdly (1152) as his third wife, Raoul I "le Vaillant" Comte de Vermandois, and fourthly (before 1159, divorced 1163) as his first wife, Henri "l’Aveugle" Comte de Namur et de Luxembourg. Iwan & his wife had one child:

a) DIRK van Aalst (1144-20 Apr 1166). "Theodericus…dominus et princeps Alostensis" donated "silvam meam…Hokerda…" to Afflighem abbey by charter dated 1164[36]. The Annales Blandinienses record the death in 1166 of "Theodericus filius Iwaini de Alost"[37]. m as her first husband, LAURETTE de Hainaut, daughter of BAUDOUIN IV “le Bâtisseur” Comte de Hainaut et de Namur & his wife Alice de Namur (-9 Jun 1181). The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Yolandem, Agnetem, Lauretam" as the daughters of "Alidis comitissa Hanonensis …cum viro Balduino comite", specifying that Laurette married "Theodericus de Alost, Iwani de Gandavo et Laurete filius" and secondly "in Francia Bucardo de Monte Morenciaco…filium Matheum"[38]. She married secondly (early Jan 1173) Bouchard [IV] Seigneur de Montmorency.

3. [--- . Her parentage and marriage are suggested by the Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ which records that "Iwanus et Daniel nepos eius" captured Gent and Bruges in 1128 in support of the succession of Thierry d'Alsace as Count of Flanders but were expelled from Flanders[39]. "Daniel" in this passage is identified as Daniel van Dendermonde. The precise relationship between Daniel de Dendermonde and Ivan van Aalst is not known, but if nepos in this passage can be interpreted precisely the mother of the former would have been the sister of the latter. m --- [van Dendermonde], son of ---.]

Chapter 2. CHÂTELAINS de BRUGES

A. CHÂTELAINS de BRUGES

1. ROBERT [I] (-after 1046). Châtelain de Bruges. "…Roberti castellani Brugensis…" signed the charter dated 1 Apr 1046 under which Baudouin Bishop of Tournai donated "Altare de Oostburgh" to Gand Saint-Pierre[40].

2. BAULDRAN (-murdered 1067 or before). Galbert of Bruges records that "Boldrannus castellanus…in Brudgis" was murdered by "miles…Erembaldus"[41]. Châtelain de Bruges. m as her first husband, DEDDA [Duva], daughter of ---. Galbert of Bruges names "Dedda vel Duva" as wife of "Boldrannus castellanus…in Brudgis", adding that she married secondly "miles…Erembaldus" who had murdered her first husband[42]. She married secondly Erembald.

3. ROBERT [II] (-after 1077). Châtelain de Bruges. "…Roberti castellani Brugensis…" signed the charter dated 1077 under which Robert II Count of Flanders donated property to "ecclesiam…Truncinii"[43]. The date of this charter suggests that the witness was a different person from Robert [I] Châtelain de Bruges who was named in 1046 (see above). It also appears likely that he was different from Robert [III] whose father was recorded as living in 1089 (see below).

[Two possible] siblings, parents not known:

1. EREMBALD (-after 1089). Galbert of Bruges names "Boldranni homo et miles…Erembaldus, de Furnis natus" when recording that he murdered "Boldrannus castellanus…in Brudgis", married his widow, and took "vicecomitatum"[44]. The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo records that "Eremboldum" as "dapiferum" of "Bruggis quidam pretor…Holdrannus" during the time of Robert I Count of Flanders, adding that he murdered Holdran and married his widow[45]. Châtelain de Bruges. “Cononis de Emis, Radulfi camerarii, Rodberti pincernæ, Gerardi præstabularii, Galteri dapiferi, Athelardi filii Cononis, Erembaldi castellani Brugensis, Rodberti filii eius...” witnessed the charter dated 31 Oct 1089 under which "Rodbertus...Flandrensis marchio, comitis Rodberti agnomine Fresonis filius" conferred the functions of "cancellarium" on the provost of Bruges St. Donat[46]. m as her second husband, DEDDA [Duva], widow of BAULDRAN, daughter of ---. Galbert of Bruges names "Dedda vel Duva" as wife of "Boldrannus castellanus…in Brudgis", adding that she married secondly "miles…Erembaldus" who had murdered her first husband[47]. The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo records that "Eremboldum" as "dapiferum" of "Bruggis quidam pretor…Holdrannus" during the time of Robert I Count of Flanders, adding that he murdered Holdran and married his widow[48]. Erembald & his wife had five children:

a) ROBERT [III] (-after 19 Jan 1109). The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Robertum, Lambertum Nappim, Disdir cognomento Hakith, Ulfric et Bertulfum" as children of "Erembaldum" and his wife[49]. “Cononis de Emis, Radulfi camerarii, Rodberti pincernæ, Gerardi præstabularii, Galteri dapiferi, Athelardi filii Cononis, Erembaldi castellani Brugensis, Rodberti filii eius...” witnessed the charter dated 31 Oct 1089 under which "Rodbertus...Flandrensis marchio, comitis Rodberti agnomine Fresonis filius" conferred the functions of "cancellarium" on the provost of Bruges St. Donat[50]. Galbert of Bruges names "prepositum Bertulfum, Haket, Wulfricum Cnop, Lambertum Nappin…Robertum" as the children of "Erembaldus" and his wife, adding that Robert succeeded his father as Châtelain de Bruges[51]. Robert Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of Cambrai Saint-Aubert “in villa de Keans” by charter dated 1102, in the presence of “...Roberti castellani de Brugis...”[52]. "Roberto Castellano, Lamberto Nappino, Adam de Formosela, Galtero Curtracensi Castellano, Wenemaro Gandensi Castellano, Frumoldo Yprensi Castellano…" signed the charter dated 19 Jan 1109 under which "Robertus Roberti filius…comes Flandrensium" granted privileges to Voormezeele abbey[53]. m firstly ---. The name of Robert’s first wife is not known. m secondly ---. The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Robertus infans dictus" as son of "Robertus" and his second wife[54]. Robert & his first wife had two children:

i) WALTER (-1115). The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Walterus et Albertus" as sons of "Robertus" and his first wife[55]. Galbert of Bruges records that "filius eius Walterus" succeeded "Robertus" as Châtelain de Bruges[56]. Robert II Count of Flanders swore allegiance to Henry I King of England by charter dated 17 May 1101, witnessed by “...Walterus castellanus de Brugges...”[57]. "Lambertus Nappin, Haket frater eius, Wlfricus Cnoop, Walterus castellanus Brugensis…Isaac camerarius, Desiderius frater eius…" signed the charter dated to [1111/15] under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey by "Isaac filii Adam", for the soul of "Adam patris Isaac de Formosela"[58].

ii) ALBERT . The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Walterus et Albertus" as sons of "Robertus" and his first wife[59]. Galbert of Bruges names "prepositus Bertulfus ille Brugensis et frater eius castellanis in Brugis cum nepotibus suis Bordsiardo, Roberto, Alberto"[60]. Galbert of Bruges names "prepositus Bertulfus ille Brugensis et frater eius castellanis in Brugis cum nepotibus suis Bordsiardo, Roberto, Alberto"[61].

Robert & his second wife had one child:

iii) ROBERT . The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Robertus infans dictus" as son of "Robertus" and his second wife[62]. Galbert of Bruges names "prepositus Bertulfus ille Brugensis et frater eius castellanis in Brugis cum nepotibus suis Bordsiardo, Roberto, Alberto"[63].

b) LAMBERT Nappim (-after 1111). The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Robertum, Lambertum Nappim, Disdir cognomento Hakith, Ulfric et Bertulfum" as children of "Erembaldum" and his wife[64]. Galbert of Bruges names "prepositum Bertulfum, Haket, Wulfricum Cnop, Lambertum Nappin…Robertum" as the children of "Erembaldus" and his wife[65]. "Roberto Castellano, Lamberto Nappino, Adam de Formosela, Galtero Curtracensi Castellano, Wenemaro Gandensi Castellano, Frumoldo Yprensi Castellano…" signed the charter dated 19 Jan 1109 under which "Robertus Roberti filius…comes Flandrensium" granted privileges to Voormezeele abbey[66]. "Lambertus Nappin, Haket frater eius, Wlfricus Cnoop, Walterus castellanus Brugensis…Isaac camerarius, Desiderius frater eius…" signed the charter dated to [1111/15] under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey by "Isaac filii Adam", for the soul of "Adam patris Isaac de Formosela"[67]. m ---. The name of Lambert’s wife is not known. Lambert & his wife had two child:

i) LAMBIN Morwater . The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Lambinus Morwater et Fromoldus cognomento Borchardus" as sons of "Lamberto Nappim"[68].

ii) FROMOLD Borchard (-1128). The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Lambinus Morwater et Fromoldus cognomento Borchardus" as sons of "Lamberto Nappim"[69]. Galbert of Bruges names "Lambertum Nappin" as father of "Borsiardi"[70]. Galbert of Bruges names "prepositus Bertulfus ille Brugensis et frater eius castellanis in Brugis cum nepotibus suis Bordsiardo, Roberto, Alberto"[71]. The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ records the enmity between "Burchardus, nepos prepositi…filius…Lamberti fratris eius" and "Tagmarum…et nepotem eius Galterum"[72].

c) DESIDIRIUS Hacket (-after 1 Feb 1117). The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Robertum, Lambertum Nappim, Disdir cognomento Hakith, Ulfric et Bertulfum" as children of "Erembaldum" and his wife[73]. "Lambertus Nappin, Haket frater eius, Wlfricus Cnoop, Walterus castellanus Brugensis…Isaac camerarius, Desiderius frater eius…" signed the charter dated to [1111/15] under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey by "Isaac filii Adam", for the soul of "Adam patris Isaac de Formosela"[74]. Galbert of Bruges names "prepositum Bertulfum, Haket, Wulfricum Cnop, Lambertum Nappin…Robertum" as the children of "Erembaldus" and his wife, adding that "Haket" succeeded his nephew Walter as Châtelain de Bruges[75]. "Galterus custos Teruanensis, Haket castellanus Brugensis, Galterus castellanus Curtracensis, Baldwinus de Alost, Razo de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 1115 under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey, with the consent of "Adam, Formosellenis castelli tunc domino"[76]. "Wenemarus castellanus Gandensis, Hachet castellanus Brugensis, Galterus castellanus Curtracensis, Baldewinus de Alost et Iwain frater eius, Razo de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 1 Feb 1117 under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey[77].

d) ULFRIC Cnop . The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Robertum, Lambertum Nappim, Disdir cognomento Hakith, Ulfric et Bertulfum" as children of "Erembaldum" and his wife[78]. Galbert of Bruges names "prepositum Bertulfum, Haket, Wulfricum Cnop, Lambertum Nappin…Robertum" as the children of "Erembaldus" and his wife[79]. "Lambertus Nappin, Haket frater eius, Wlfricus Cnoop, Walterus castellanus Brugensis…Isaac camerarius, Desiderius frater eius…" signed the charter dated to [1111/15] under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey by "Isaac filii Adam", for the soul of "Adam patris Isaac de Formosela"[80]. The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ records that "Vulfricus frater prepositi…Burchardus et alterius fratris eius Roberti filius Robertus, Guillemus quoque Viroviacensis, et Ingramno Esnensis, et Ysaac prepositi consanguineus" conspired to kill Charles Count of Flanders[81].

e) BERTULF . The Passio Karoli Comitis Auctore Anonymo names "Robertum, Lambertum Nappim, Disdir cognomento Hakith, Ulfric et Bertulfum" as children of "Erembaldum" and his wife, adding that Bertulf was "postea Sancti Donatiani prepositum"[82]. Galbert of Bruges names "prepositum Bertulfum, Haket, Wulfricum Cnop, Lambertum Nappin…Robertum" as the children of "Erembaldus" and his wife[83]. Galbert of Bruges names "prepositus Bertulfus ille Brugensis et frater eius castellanis in Brugis cum nepotibus suis Bordsiardo, Roberto, Alberto"[84]. The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ names "prepositus quidam Brugensis, Bertulfus…archicapellanus et cancellarius totius Flandensis curie" prior to his accession as count[85].

f) [--- . The identity of the parents of the wife of Robert de Kerseka is not known. Her father may have been one of the brothers of Bertulf named above. m ---. One child:

i) daughter . Galbert of Bruges records that "neptem prepositi" married "miles…comitis", naming him "apud Kerseca Roberto" in a later passage[86]. The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ records that "quidam miles nobilis…in curia comitis" married "consanguineam…prepositi, que comitis ancilla esse diceretur"[87]. m ROBERT de Kerseka, son of ---.

g) [--- . The identity of the parents of Aganitrude is not known. Her father may have been one of the brothers of Bertulf named above. m ---. One child:

i) AGANITRUDE . Her family background and two marriages are confirmed by the Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ which records that, after Charles Count of Flanders was killed, Bertulf took refuge with "Alardi Warnesunensis" who had married "neptem illius Aganitrudem", adding that she was "castri…sancti Audomari quondam castellanam"[88]. This source does not specify the name of her first husband, but as the châtelain de Saint-Omer is named Guillaume in the sources dated between 1113 and 1126, it is likely that this was the Aganitrude’s husband. m firstly [as his second wife,] GUILLAUME [I] Châtelain de Saint-Omer, son of --- (-before 1128). m secondly (1128) ALARD de Warneton, son of ---.

2. [--- . The precise parentage of Isaac is not known, although the source quoted below shows that he was related to Bertulf. It is assumed that the relationship was more remote than uncle/nephew as the sources quoted in this document specify this relationship when it existed. An exception is one passage in Galbert of Bruges which refers to the wife of Guy van Steenvoorde as "neptem prepositi" (see below), although "neptem" could interpreted as referring to a more remote family relationship than niece. m ---.] Three children:

a) ISAAC (-after 1128). Chambellan de Flandre: "Lambertus Nappin, Haket frater eius, Wlfricus Cnoop, Walterus castellanus Brugensis…Isaac camerarius, Desiderius frater eius…" signed the charter dated to [1111/15] under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey by "Isaac filii Adam", for the soul of "Adam patris Isaac de Formosela"[89]. The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ records that "Vulfricus frater prepositi…Burchardus et alterius fratris eius Roberti filius Robertus, Guillemus quoque Viroviacensis, et Ingramno Esnensis, et Ysaac prepositi consanguineus" conspired to kill Charles Count of Flanders[90]. Galbert of Bruges names "Isaac et Borsiardus et Willelmus ex Wervi, Ingrannus" as the principle conspirators[91]. In a later passage, Galbert of Bruges names "miser Borsiardus et Isaac, servus et camerarius simul et homo comitis Karoli" as the murderers[92]. The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ records that "Ysaac" fled after Charles Count of Flanders was killed[93].

b) DESIDERIUS (-17 Dec 1127). "Lambertus Nappin, Haket frater eius, Wlfricus Cnoop, Walterus castellanus Brugensis…Isaac camerarius, Desiderius frater eius…" signed the charter dated to [1111/15] under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey by "Isaac filii Adam", for the soul of "Adam patris Isaac de Formosela"[94]. The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ records that "Ysaac…frater eius Desiderius" fled after Charles Count of Flanders was killed[95]. Galbert of Bruges records the death "XVI Kal Jan" of "Desiderius frater Isaac"[96].

c) daughter . The Vita Karoli Comitis Flandriæ records that "Ysaac…sororis sue" married "Guido de Stenfordo"[97]. Galbert of Bruges names "Steenvordam, villam Widonis generi sui" (referring to "Isaac)", but in a later passage records that "Wido" had married "neptem prepositi…sororem Isaac"[98]. m GUY van Steenvoorde, son of ---.

1. GERVAIS de Praet (-after 1146). Chambellan de Flandre: Galbert of Bruges records that, after the murder of Charles Count of Flanders in Mar 1127, "Gervasius camerarius comitis" fled to "versus Flandrenses cognatos suos", in a later passage specifying that “Gervasius” was “familiaris...et fidelis domino suo...Karolo” who had installed him as “camerarius”[99]. These extracts suggest that Count Charles appointed Gervais as Chambellan to replace Isaac, after the latter’s implication in the conspiracy became apparent. Gervais supported Thierry Count of Flanders as shown by the following charter, but he is no longer recorded as Chambellan, a post from which he was presumably removed after he was installed as Châtelain de Bruges. Châtelain de Bruges. "Gervasio Brugensi castellano…" signed the charter dated 11 Aug 1128 under which "Theodericus…Flandrensium comes" donated property to Voormezeele abbey[100]. “...Geruasii de Praet...” witnessed the charter dated 1145 under which Thierry Count of Flanders entrusted "Eustachius de Peteghem...et fratris sui Gosuini de Nova-Ecclesia" to Tronchiennes abbey[101]. "Lambertus Nappin, Haket frater eius, Wlfricus Cnoop, Walterus castellanus Brugensis…Isaac camerarius, Desiderius frater eius…" witnessed the charter dated 1146 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to Furnes abbey[102].

2. BAUDOUIN de Praet (-after 1202). "...Balduini de Prat…" witnessed the charter dated 1202 under which Baudouin IX Count of Flanders settled a dispute concerning “decimam in Renenges”[103].

B. CHÂTELAINS de BRUGES (NESLE)

RAOUL [II] de Nesle, son of RAOUL [I] Seigneur de Nesle & his wife Rainurde --- (-[1153/60]). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1161] issued by [his brother] "Ivonem comitem Suessionis" relating to Epagny, with the consent of "domini Cononis nepotis et coheredis Ivonis comitis"[104], read together with the Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines which names "comes Cono, Iohannes…et iste qui adhuc vivit comes Radulfus Suessionensis" as sons of "Radulfo castellano [de Bruges]"[105]. Châtelain de Bruges. "…Radulfi de Brugis…" witnessed the charter dated to [1131] under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated the church of Aubigny to the abbey of "Montesancti Eligii" near Artois[106]. "Radulphus Brugensis castellanus" donated property to Eeckhout abbey by charter dated 1146[107]. "…Radulfi Brugensis castellani…" signed the charter dated 1151 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to the town of Saint-Omer[108].

1. CONON de Nesle (-1180 before 20 Apr, bur “Papinglo”). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comes Cono, Iohannes…et iste qui adhuc vivit comes Radulfus Suessionensis" as sons of "Radulfo castellano [de Bruges]"[109]. Châtelain de Bruges 1161. “...Enonis Brugensis castellani...” witnessed the charter dated 1169 under which Philippe Count of Flanders founded canons at Artois Saint-Pierre[110]. "Cono dominus Petrefontis et Agata uxor mea" confirmed the donation of "vicariam…Corborosa" made to Notre-Dame de Paris by "Sevinus de Rupeforti" by charter dated 1171, witnessed by "Theobaldi de Crespi…"[111]. "Nepos meus Cono heres meus et dominus Petrifontis" is named in the charter dated to [1173] under which "Ivo comes Suessionensis et dominus Nigellensis…uxor mea Hyolens" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp[112]. "Cono comes Suessionensis et domini Nigellensis" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp for the soul of "patrui mei comitis Yvonis" by charter dated 1176[113]. The Chronicon Hanoniense records that "Cono nepos eius Brugensis castellanus" succeeded on the death in 1178 of "Ivo…Suessonensis comes et Nigelle dominus"[114]. Comte de Soissons 1178. The Chronicon Hanoniense records the death in 1179 of "Cono comes Suessionensis" and the succession of his brothers Jean and Raoul (the latter in Soissons)[115]. m (before 1164) AGATHE de Pierrefonds, daughter of DREUX Seigneur de Pierrefonds & his wife Beatrix --- (-after 1189). The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Agathe" as wife of "Cono nepos eius [=Ivonis…Suessonensis comitis] Brugensis castellanus", specifying that her husband obtained "castrum Petrepontis" through her[116]. "Cono dominus Petrefontis et Agata uxor mea" confirmed the donation of "vicariam…Corborosa" made to Notre-Dame de Paris by "Sevinus de Rupeforti" by charter dated 1171, witnessed by "Theobaldi de Crespi…"[117]. "Agathe comitisse…" subscribed the charter dated 1178 under which "Cono…comes Suessionensis dominus Petrofontis et Nigelle" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp[118]. Philippe II King of France confirmed the donation made to Notre-Dame de Longpont by "Beatrix de Petrafontis", confirmed after her death by "Agatha de Petrafontis ipsius filia", by charter dated 1183[119]. "Agatha domina Petrefontis" confirmed a donation to the abbey of Valsery made by "Johannes Turcus" by charter dated 1189[120]. His place of burial is confirmed by the 4 May 1189 charter of his brother Jean, quoted below.

2. JEAN de Nesle (-14 Jul [1197/1200]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comes Cono, Iohannes…et iste qui adhuc vivit comes Radulfus Suessionensis" as sons of "Radulfo castellano [de Bruges]"[121]. "…Johannes et Radulfi fratrum meorum" subscribed the charter dated 1178 under which "Cono…comes Suessionensis dominus Petrofontis et Nigelle" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp[122]. Châtelain de Bruges 1180. “Gertrudis Brugensis castellan et filius eius Joannes castellanus” donated property to Bruges, at the request of “mariti sui piæ recordationis Radulfi”, with the consent of [her daughter-in-law] “Elisabeth...Brugensis castellana”, by charter dated 10 Sep 1185[123]. Another version of the same document: Everard Bishop of Tournai confirmed that “Gertrudis Brugensis castellana et filius eius Joannes castellanus” donated “decimam...de Lophem...” to Bruges Sainte-Marie, in memory of “mariti sui piæ recordationis Rodulphi castellani...et filii sui comitis Cononis”, by charter dated 10 Sep 1185, witnessed by “…Desiderii scouthete de Maldenghien…”[124]. “...Joannis castellani Brugensis...” witnessed the charter dated 1188 under which Philippe Count of Flanders emancipated the abbey of Bruges Saint-André[125]. “Johannes...Brugensis castellanus” donated property to “ecclesiæ de Papinglo, ubi frater meus Cono comes Suessionum et Brugensis castellanus...requiesquit”, for the souls of “prædicti fratris mei et...filii mei Ivonis”, with the consent of “matris meæ Gertrudis”, by charter dated 4 May 1189, witnessed by “…Desiderii scotheti de Maldenghem…”[126]. Seigneur de Nesle, de Falvy et de Hérelle. m ELISABETH van Peteghem, daughter of JAN [I] van Peteghem & his wife ---. “Gertrudis Brugensis castellan et filius eius Joannes castellanus” donated property to Bruges, at the request of “mariti sui piæ recordationis Radulfi”, with the consent of [her daughter-in-law] “Elisabeth...Brugensis castellana”, by charter dated 10 Sep 1185[127]. "Elizabet mater domini de Nigella" renounced rights over revenue from Lambersart in favour of Lille Saint-Pierre, with the consent of "filius…meus Radulphus", by charter dated 1204[128]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Jean & his wife had [five] children:

a) JEAN de Nesle (-22 Dec 1239). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Iohannes [filius Radulfo castellano] pater Iohannes de Nigella"[129]. Châtelain de Bruges. “...Joannis de Neelle castell. Brugensis...” subscribed the charter dated Apr 1201 under which Baudouin IX Count of Flanders donated various properties on leaving on crusade[130]. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “Johans sires de Neele” holding “Neele et les apartenances...”[131]. He sold the castellanie of Bruges to Jeanne Ctss of Flanders in 1234[132]. m (before 1200) EUSTACHE de Saint-Pol, daughter of HUGUES [IV] "Candavène" Comte de Saint-Pol & his wife Yolande de Hainaut (-before 1241). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Ysabellam uxorem comitis Galtheri de Castellione, qui per uxorem factus est comes de Sancto Paulo, et Eustaciam uxorem Iohannis de Nigella" as children of "comiti Hugoni de Sancto Paulo" & his wife[133]. "Hugo comes S. Pauli et Jole uxor mea" donated property to the church of Thérouanne with the consent of "generorum meorum Galteri de Castellione et Johannis domini de Nigella et filiarum mearum Elilzabeth et Eustathiæ" by charter dated Jan 1201[134].

b) IVES de Nesle (-before 4 May 1189). “Johannes...Brugensis castellanus” donated property to “ecclesiæ de Papinglo, ubi frater meus Cono comes Suessionum et Brugensis castellanus...requiesquit”, for the souls of “prædicti fratris mei et...filii mei Ivonis”, with the consent of “matris meæ Gertrudis”, by charter dated 4 May 1189[135].

c) RAOUL de Nesle (-before Feb 1226). "Elizabet mater domini de Nigella" renounced rights over revenue from Lambersart in favour of Lille Saint-Pierre, with the consent of "filius…meus Radulphus", by charter dated 1204[136]. The Scripta de Feodis of King Philippe II record “Johans sires de Neele” holding “Neele et les apartenances...” and name among his “home...Raous mis frères...”[137]. Seigneur de Falvy.

- SEIGNEURS de FALVY.

d) GERTRUDE de Nesle (-after Jun 1239). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. “Gertrudis uxor domini Renaldi de Melloto” donated revenue to Froidmont to maintain a lamp at night before the tomb of her husband by charter dated 1201[138]. “Gertrudis domina Alliaci...Joannes filius meus” confirmed donations “apud Beeleuses” made to Beaupré by “Radulfus de Claromonte quondam maritus meus...in decima quam emit Matildis de Aliaco mater predicti Radulfi” by charter dated 1225[139]. “Simon de Claromonte miles dominus de Alliaco...Gertrudis domina de Alliaco et Bullis mater eiusdem” sold land “de la Houssière” to Froidmont by charter dated Mar 1237[140]. m firstly RAINAUD de Mello, son of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Mello & his wife Ermentrude --- (-1201, bur Froidmont). m secondly (1203) RAOUL de Clermont Seigneur d'Ailly, son of SIMON de Clermont Seigneur d’Ailly-sur-Noye & his wife Mathilde de Breteuil (-30 Mar 1225).

e) [ADA (-[Dec 1252/Dec 1254]). The second wife of Enguerrand [II] Seigneur de Boves is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln as the daughter of Jean de Nesle Châtelain de Bruges[141]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. Du Chesne provides no indication of her parentage[142]. "Ingelrannus dominus Bovæ" accepted the arbitrage of a dispute involving the priory of Saint-Leu d’Esserent concerning revenue from Ailly, with the consent of "uxor mea Ada et Robertus et Thomas et Hugo fratres mei", by charter dated May 1202[143]. m as his second wife, ENGUERRAND [II] de Coucy Seigneur de Boves, son of ROBERT de Coucy Seigneur de Boves & his wife Beatrix de Saint-Pol --- (-[1222/24]).]

3. RAOUL de Nesle (-4 Jan 1235). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comes Cono, Iohannes…et iste qui adhuc vivit comes Radulfus Suessionensis" as sons of "Radulfo castellano [de Bruges]"[144]. "…Johannes et Radulfi fratrum meorum" subscribed the charter dated 1178 under which "Cono…comes Suessionensis dominus Petrofontis et Nigelle" donated property to the abbey of Notre-Dame d'Ourscamp[145]. Comte de Soissons 1180.

- COMTES de SOISSONS.

Chapter 3. CHÂTELAINS de COURTRAI (KORTRIJK)

Courtrai, now more commonly known by its Flemish name Kortrijk, is located about 20 kilometres north-east of Lille, across the French border in the present-day Belgian province of West Flanders.

1. ROGER [I] (-after 6 May 1187). "…Rogerio Cortacensi…" signed the charter dated 1150 which records an agreement between Thierry Count of Flanders and "Milo…Morinensis episcopus" regarding the jurisdiction of the church[146]. Châtelain de Courtrai. Châtelain de Gand. "…Rogerus castellanus Gandensis" signed the charter dated 1151 under which Thierry Count of Flanders granted the church of Saint-Martin, Hesdin to "Milonem…Morinorum episcopum"[147]. “...Rogeri castellani de Corturiaco, filiorum eius Gautherii, Sycheri...” witnessed the charter dated 1163 under which Philippe Count of Flanders approved the exchange between Tournai Saint-Martin and “Johannes de Velven et Walterius Tirans...”[148]. Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed the donation of property "in parrochia de Severne" to the church of Saint-Martin, Popinglo made by "Rogerus castellanus et uxor eius Margareta" by charter dated 6 May 1187, signed by "Rogeri, Arnoldi, Giselberti filiorum ipsius Rogeri castellani, Joannis Insularis castellani…Sigeri de Gant…"[149]. m firstly SARA, daughter of --- Châtelain de Lille & his wife --- (-4 Oct ----). A Cronice Flandrensium, dated to the end-12th century, names “Rogerus castellanus Insulensis...cui frater erat Robertus...clericus et archdiaconus Tornacensis et præpositus Insulensis tercius” who “plures habuerunt sorores” of whom “primam duxit uxorem castellanus Curtracensis Saram nomine” by whom he had “liberos Rogerum castellanum...et Desiderium, quartum Insulensem præpositum, qui vixit prope XXIX annis, postea promotus est in episcopatum Morinensem, cui successit tercius frater eius Robertus...quintus præpositus Insulensis, qui vixit prope quindecim annos”[150]. Duchesne says that she was “Sarre de Lille fille de Roger le Jeune chastellain de Lille”[151]. He cites no primary source on which he bases this information, which is contradicted by the source quoted above. The necrology of Lille Saint-Pierre records the death “IV Non Oct” of “Sarræ castellanæ”[152]. m secondly as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Guines, widow of EUSTACHE [III] de Fiennes, daughter of ARNAUD Comte de Guines & his wife Mathilde de Saint-Omer (-1222). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that "Eustacium", son of "Eustacius…senex de Fielnis", married "Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filiam Margaretam"[153]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Margaretam…Beatricem…Adelidem …Eufemiam et Luthgaudam…Mathildem…Ghislam…Agnetem" as the eight daughters of "Gandavense Arnoldo" & his wife, specifying that Marguerite married firstly "Eustacio de Fielnis" and secondly "Rogero Curtracensi castellano"[154]. Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed the donation of property "in parrochia de Severne" to the church of Saint-Martin, Popinglo made by "Rogerus castellanus et uxor eius Margareta" by charter dated 6 May 1187, signed by "Rogeri, Arnoldi, Giselberti filiorum ipsius Rogeri castellani, Joannis Insularis castellani…Sigeri de Gant…"[155]. "Margareta quondam castellana Curtracensis" donated revenue to Gant Saint-Pierre by undated charter[156]. A charter dated to [1201/09] records the donation by "nobilis matrona Margareta…castellana Curtracensis" to Gant Saint-Pierre for the anniversary of "domini Eustachii primi mariti eiusdem matrone"[157]. "Margareta castellana Curtracensis" donated "decimam…apud Artevelde" to the abbey of Gent St Bavo by charter dated 1215[158]. Roger [I] & his first wife had eight children:

a) GAUTHIER (-after 1163). “...Rogeri castellani de Corturiaco, filiorum eius Gautherii, Sycheri...” witnessed the charter dated 1163 under which Philippe Count of Flanders approved the exchange between Tournai Saint-Martin and “Johannes de Velven et Walterius Tirans...”[159].

b) SIGER (-after 1163). “...Rogeri castellani de Corturiaco, filiorum eius Gautherii, Sycheri...” witnessed the charter dated 1163 under which Philippe Count of Flanders approved the exchange between Tournai Saint-Martin and “Johannes de Velven et Walterius Tirans...”[160].

c) ROGER [II] (-after Apr 1201). A Cronice Flandrensium, dated to the end-12th century, names “Rogerus castellanus Insulensis...” who “plures habuerunt sorores” of whom “primam duxit uxorem castellanus Curtracensis Saram nomine” by whom he had “liberos Rogerum castellanum...et Desiderium, quartum Insulensem præpositum, qui vixit prope XXIX annis, postea promotus est in episcopatum Morinensem, cui successit tercius frater eius Robertus...quintus præpositus Insulensis, qui vixit prope quindecim annos”[161]. Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed the donation of property "in parrochia de Severne" to the church of Saint-Martin, Popinglo made by "Rogerus castellanus et uxor eius Margareta" by charter dated 6 May 1187, signed by "Rogeri, Arnoldi, Giselberti filiorum ipsius Rogeri castellani, Joannis Insularis castellani…Sigeri de Gant…"[162]. Baudouin IX Count of Flanders confirmed donations to the church of Harlebeek made by "Rogerus Curtracensis castellanus", for the soul of "patris sui Rogeri quondam…castellani" by charter dated 1198, which also records the donation made by "Beatrix domina de Nivella" for the soul of "mariti sui Rogeri Curtracensis junioris", signed by "…Sigeri Gandensis castellani, Theoderici de Beverna, Rogeri castellani Curtracensis, Balduini de Commines, Bernardi de Rosbais…"[163]. "…Rotgeri de Cortriaco…" signed the charter dated Apr 1201 under which Baudouin IX Count of Flanders donated property to several monasteries before leaving for Jerusalem[164]. m BEATRIX van Nevele, daughter of --- (-after 1198). Baudouin IX Count of Flanders confirmed donations to the church of Harlebeek made by "Rogerus Curtracensis castellanus", for the soul of "patris sui Rogeri quondam…castellani" by charter dated 1198, which also records the donation made by "Beatrix domina de Nivella" for the soul of "mariti sui Rogeri Curtracensis junioris"[165]. Roger & his wife had one child:

i) ELISABETH [Isabelle] (-before Mar 1246). Heiress of Nevele. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that “Evrardum Raduel”, son of "Balduinus de Mortania" and his wife, married secondly "hæredem...terræ de Nevella juxta Gandavum"[166]. A charter dated Mar 1246 records an arbitration, naming “dame Ysabiaus ki mere fu mon segneur Mikiel de Niviele mon segneur Evrart Radour et mon segneur Rogier devant dit drois oirs”[167]. m (after 1218) as his second wife, EVERARD Radoul Châtelain de Tournai Seigneur de Mortagne, son of BAUDOUIN Châtelain de Tournai & his wife Hildrade de Wavrin (-[8 Jan/Jul] 1226).

d) ARNAUD . Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed the donation of property "in parrochia de Severne" to the church of Saint-Martin, Popinglo made by "Rogerus castellanus et uxor eius Margareta" by charter dated 6 May 1187, signed by "Rogeri, Arnoldi, Giselberti filiorum ipsius Rogeri castellani, Joannis Insularis castellani…Sigeri de Gant…"[168].

e) GILBERT . Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed the donation of property "in parrochia de Severne" to the church of Saint-Martin, Popinglo made by "Rogerus castellanus et uxor eius Margareta" by charter dated 6 May 1187, signed by "Rogeri, Arnoldi, Giselberti filiorum ipsius Rogeri castellani, Joannis Insularis castellani…Sigeri de Gant…"[169].

f) DESIDERIUS (-2 Sep 1194). Provost of Lille. A Cronice Flandrensium, dated to the end-12th century, names “Rogerus castellanus Insulensis...” who “plures habuerunt sorores” of whom “primam duxit uxorem castellanus Curtracensis Saram nomine” by whom he had “liberos Rogerum castellanum...et Desiderium, quartum Insulensem præpositum, qui vixit prope XXIX annis, postea promotus est in episcopatum Morinensem, cui successit tercius frater eius Robertus...quintus præpositus Insulensis, qui vixit prope quindecim annos”[170]. Bishop of Morins [Thérouanne] 1168. The Chronica Andrensis records the death in 1169 of "Milo secundus Morinorum episcopus" and the succession of “Desiderius Tornacensis archidiaconus”[171]. The Chronica Andrensis records in 1191 "domino Desiderio Morinensi episcopo in decrepita etate a cora pastorali absoluto” and the succession of “Lambertus de Brugis cancellarius Remensis”[172].

g) ROBERT (-24 Mar ----). Provost of Lille. A Cronice Flandrensium, dated to the end-12th century, names “Rogerus castellanus Insulensis...” who “plures habuerunt sorores” of whom “primam duxit uxorem castellanus Curtracensis Saram nomine” by whom he had “liberos Rogerum castellanum...et Desiderium, quartum Insulensem præpositum, qui vixit prope XXIX annis, postea promotus est in episcopatum Morinensem, cui successit tercius frater eius Robertus...quintus præpositus Insulensis, qui vixit prope quindecim annos”[173]. The necrology of Lille Saint-Pierre records the death “IX Kal Apr” of “Roberti Tornacensis archidyaconi, quinti hujus ecclesie præpositi”[174].

h) PETRONILLE de Courtrai (-after 1214). “Sigerus castellanus Gandensis et uxor mea Petronilla” donated property to Afflighem abbey, with the consent of "Sigero filio nostro et reliquis filiis nostris", by charter dated 1198[175]. “Petronilla uxor quondam…Sigeri castellani Gandensis” noted the donation of property "in parochia Anderlechtensi" made to Voorst abbey by "Olivero de Sottegem" by charter dated 1214, witnessed by "Theodoricus et Walterus filii eiusdem Petronillæ, Rogerus de Curtraco, Ingelbertus de Lupengem milites, Mathildis advocata Bethuniæ, Margareta soror eiusdem"[176]. m SIGER [II] Châtelain de Gand, son of STEPPO van Viggezele & his wife Alice van Gent (-1202 or after).

1. SIGER de Courtrai (-after Jan 1243). "Sigerus de Cortraco miles et Adelisa uxor mea filia quondam domini Bernardi de Weneberchies militis" sold dîmes from property at Assenede held from "domino Hugone castellano Gandensi" to the nuns at Biloka by charter dated Jan 1243[177]. m ADELISE, daughter of BERNARD Seigneur de Weneberchies & his wife --- (-after Jan 1243). "Sigerus de Cortraco miles et Adelisa uxor mea filia quondam domini Bernardi de Weneberchies militis" sold dîmes from property at Assenede held from "domino Hugone castellano Gandensi" to the nuns at Biloka by charter dated Jan 1243[178].

Chapter 4. HEREN van DENDERMONDE

1. --- [van Dendermonde] . m [--- van Aalst, daughter of BOUDEWIJN van Gent & his wife Mathilde ---]. Her parentage and marriage are suggested by the Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ which records that "Iwanus et Daniel nepos eius" captured Gent and Bruges in 1128 in support of the succession of Thierry d'Alsace as Count of Flanders but were expelled from Flanders[179]. "Daniel" in this passage is identified as Daniel van Dendermonde. The precise relationship between Daniel de Dendermonde and Ivan van Aalst is not known, but if nepos in this passage can be interpreted precisely the mother of the former would have been the sister of the latter. One child:

a) DANIEL van Dendermonde (-after 1133). "…Hosto castellanus et Guillelmus frater eius, Robertus de Bethuna et Guilelmus filius eius, Anselmus de Hesdinio…Rogerus castellanus Insulensis et Robertus filius eius, Razo de Gavera, Daniel de Tenremont…Henricus de Brocborc, Eustachius advocatus et Arnulphus filius Rius castellanus Gandavensis…" signed the charter dated 14 Apr 1127 under which Guillaume Count of Flanders granted privileges to the town of Saint-Omer[180]. The Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ records that "Iwanus et Daniel nepos eius" captured Gent and Bruges in 1128 in support of the succession of Thierry d'Alsace as Count of Flanders but were expelled from Flanders[181]. “...Balduini Gandensis, Walteri Tornacensis, Danielis Thermundensis, Theoderici castellani de Dicasmuta, Thancmari de Straten, Christiani de Gistela” witnessed the charter dated 1129 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed donations to Oudenburg abbey made by “Conon...filius Adelardi atque frater Walteri quondam Buticularii”[182]. "Daniele de Tenremunda, Theoderico camerario de Beverna, Lamberto de Rinegels, Christiano de Gistela..." witnessed the charter dated 1133 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated "censum...de Gistela" to Saint-Bertin[183].

2. [EVERDEUS] [van Dendermonde (-after 1145). Avoué of Gand Saint-Pierre: Thierry Count of Flanders settled a dispute between the abbot of Saint-Bavon (Gand Saint-Pierre) and “advocato...Everdeio et Galtero de Thenremund” by charter dated 1145[184].

3. WALTER [I] van Dendermonde (-after 1153). "…Waltherus de Teneremundis…" signed the charter dated 1145 under which "Godefridus…Dux et Marchio Lotharingiæ" donated property to Voorst abbey[185]. Avoué of Gand Saint-Pierre: Thierry Count of Flanders settled a dispute between the abbot of Saint-Bavon (Gand Saint-Pierre) and “advocato...Everdeio et Galtero de Thenremund” by charter dated 1145[186]. "Walterus advocatus de Tenremonde, Balduinus et Daniel fratres eius" are named in a charter of Afflighem abbey dated 1151[187]. "…Walterus de Teneremundo, Balduinus frater eius…" subscribed the charter for Affleghem abbey of Thierry Count of Flanders dated 1153[188].

4. BOUDEWIJN van Dendermonde (-after 1153). "Walterus advocatus de Tenremonde, Balduinus et Daniel fratres eius" are named in a charter of Afflighem abbey dated 1151[189]. "…Walterus de Teneremundo, Balduinus frater eius…" subscribed the charter for Affleghem abbey of Thierry Count of Flanders dated 1153[190].

5. DANIEL van Dendermonde (-after 1151). "Walterus advocatus de Tenremonde, Balduinus et Daniel fratres eius" are named in a charter of Afflighem abbey dated 1151[191].

6. WALTER [II] van Dendermonde (-18 Feb ----). Heer van Dendermonde. The necrology of Braine Saint-Yved records the death “XII Kal Mar” of “domini Valteri de Teneramunda” and his burial, and adds that “Willermus advocatus de Bethune” converted his donation into revenue “apud Warneston”[192]. m ADELISA, daughter of --- (-25 Feb after [1180]). “Adelisa uxor domini Walteri de Tenremonda” granted privileges to Gand Saint-Pierre "in terra de Tenremonde" by charter dated to [1180], witnessed by "Bertoldi filii mei…Danielis filii Walteri de Tenremonde, Theoderici de Tenremonde, Machtildis Advocatæ"[193]. The necrology of Béthune Saint-Barthélemy records the death “V Kal Mar” of “Aelidis Teneremundæ domina”[194]. Walter [II] & his wife had two children:

a) MATHILDE van Dendermonde (-18 Apr, 1225 or before). The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d’Angleterre names "l’avoueresse Mehaut…feme fu à l’avoué Guillaume et mere Robiert de Biethune" when recording her husband’s death[195]. “Willelmus de Betunia dominus de Tenremonde et Mathilde uxor mea” granted privileges to Gand Saint-Pierre by charter dated 1193, witnessed by "…Walteri de Sottinghem, Rasonis de Gavera…"[196]. “Petronilla uxor quondam…Sigeri castellani Gandensis” noted the donation of property "in parochia Anderlechtensi" made to Voorst abbey by "Olivero de Sottegem" by charter dated 1214, witnessed by "Theodoricus et Walterus filii eiusdem Petronillæ, Rogerus de Curtraco, Ingelbertus de Lupengem milites, Mathildis advocata Bethuniæ, Margareta soror eiusdem"[197]. The necrology of Béthune Saint-Barthélemy records the death “XIV Kal Mai” of “Matildis advocatissa domina Teneramundæ”[198]. m GUILLAUME [III] de Béthune, son of ROBERT [V] "le Roux" Seigneur de Béthune & his wife Adelaide --- (-[13/14] Apr 1214).

b) MARGARETA van Dendermonde (-after 1232). “Petronilla uxor quondam…Sigeri castellani Gandensis” noted the donation of property "in parochia Anderlechtensi" made to Voorst abbey by "Olivero de Sottegem" by charter dated 1214, witnessed by "Theodoricus et Walterus filii eiusdem Petronillæ, Rogerus de Curtraco, Ingelbertus de Lupengem milites, Mathildis advocata Bethuniæ, Margareta soror eiusdem"[199]. “Robertus de Betunia dominus de Tenremonde” donated the part of the dimes from Molenbeke belonging to "domina et amita mea Margareta de Tenremonde" to the church of Dendermonde by charter dated Feb 1226[200]. "Robertus Atrebatensis advocatus, Bethunie et Teneramundæ dominus" confirmed the donation of property "in parochia de Aspels…et in parochia de Opwick" made to Swybeecke abbey by "Margareta domicella de Teneramunda matertera mea" by charter dated 1232[201].

Chapter 5. CHÂTELAINS de DIXMUDE [DIKSMUIDE] (HEREN van BEVEREN)

The present day city of Diksmuide is located in the Belgian province of West Flanders, near the French border. In medieval times, the châtellenie de Dixmude was a fief of the counts of Flanders with jurisdiction limited to the town itself[202]. In the early 12th century, the Beveren family, from the land of Waes, did not hold the châtellenie of Dixmude, a position which is confirmed by the 1128 charter quoted below witnessed by “...Theodericus de Wasia et Jordanus, filius eius, camerarius...Theodericus castellanus Dixmudensis...”. “Theodericus de Wasia...camerarius” can be identified as the Chambellan de Flandre who was named in other sources dated between 1133 and 1142, whereas “Theodericus castellanus Dixmudensis” was named in sources dated in 1127 and 1129, as shown below. The matter is further confused because from the mid-12th century, Jordan van Beveren, son of Chambellan Dirk, was recorded as châtelain de Dixmude. How he acquired Dixmude has not been ascertained.

1. ROGER van Beveren (-after May 1047). “…Rogerii de Bevera…” subscribed the charter dated May 1047 under which Baudouin V Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of Marciennes abbey[203].

2. DIRK van Waes/van Beveren (-after 1142). “...Theoderici de Dicasmutha...Theoderici de Was...” witnessed the charter dated [24 Sep/24 Dec] 1127 under which Guillaume Count of Flanders confirmed an exchange of property between Afflighem and Bruges[204]. Chambellan de Flandre: “...Theodericus de Wasia et Jordanus, filius eius, camerarius...Theodericus castellanus Dixmudensis...” witnessed the charter dated 1128 under which Thierry Count of Flanders declared that “Theodericus de Cirvia” had donated “allodium…apud Bossut” to Eename[205]. "Daniele de Tenremunda, Theoderico camerario de Beverna, Lamberto de Rinegels, Christiano de Gistela..." witnessed the charter dated 1133 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated "censum...de Gistela" to Saint-Bertin[206]. “...Theodericus camerarius...” witnessed the charter dated 15 Nov 1137 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed donations to Bourbourg[207]. “...Domni Ywani, Radulphi castellani Brugensis, Theodorici camerarii, Harnaldi camerarii” witnessed the charter dated 1138 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed a donation to Tronchiennes abbey[208]. This charter shows two office-holders, the order of names suggesting that Thierry was considered senior to Arnoul. “...Theodericus camerarius, Arnaldus camerarius” witnessed the undated charter under which “Sibilla...Flandrie comitissa” exchanged land of Dunes abbey with “Gisleberti filii Bernardi”[209]. “...Theodorici camerarii, Eustacii de Graminia...” witnessed the charter dated 1142 under which “Guillibertus filius Balduini Gandavensis per manum Theoderici...Flandriæ comitis” donated property to Furnes Saint-Nicolas[210]. m ---. The name of Dirk’s wife is not known. Dirk & his wife had one child:

a) JORDAN van Beveren (-after 1165). “...Theodericus de Wasia et Jordanus, filius eius, camerarius...Theodericus castellanus Dixmudensis...” witnessed the charter dated 1128 under which Thierry Count of Flanders declared that “Theodericus de Cirvia” had donated “allodium…apud Bossut” to Eename[211]. Chambellan de Flandre: Jordan was named as such in a charter dated to [1146/47][212]. Châtelain de Dixmude: Jordan was named as such in a charter dated 7 Apr 1157[213]. “…Jordan de Beveren…” subscribed the charter dated 1165 under which Philippe Count of Flanders granted protection to the abbey of Saint-Nicholas des Prez near Tournai[214]. m [BADALOGA, daughter of --- (-after 1165). Pope Alexander III confirmed the possessions of Dunes, including “terram in Westfory” donated by “castellana Badaloga de Dicasmuda”, by bull dated 1165[215]. A source which names Badaloga’s husband has not been identified, but the chronology suggests that he may have been Jordan.]

3. WALTER van Beveren (-after 1163). “…Gautier de Beverne…” subscribed the charter dated 1160 under which Thierry Count of Flanders granted privileges to certain individuals[216]. “…Watier de Beverne…” subscribed the charter dated 1163 under which Philippe Count of Flanders granted laws to the inhabitants of Nieuport[217].

1. --- van Beveren . m as her [first/second] husband, ---, daughter of ---. She married secondly Gilles de Trith {Trith St Léger, Nord}. Her two marriages are indicated by the late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis which records that “Eustachius” [Eustache [IV] Seigneur de Rœulx, see the document HAINAUT], son of “Eustachius dictus Kanivet” and his wife “filiam Balduini de Mortania castellani Tornacensis”, married “filiam domini Ægidii de Tryt, sororem domini Theodorici de Bevre ex parte matris”[218]. One child:

a) DIRK van Beveren . The chronology of the Beveren family is not precise enough to be able to identify with certainty the relevant “Dirk van Beveren” who was the uterine brother of Marie de Trith, wife of Eustache [IV] Seigneur de Rœulx.

1. DIRK [I] (-after 1129). Châtelain de Dixmude: “...Theoderici de Dicasmutha...Theoderici de Was...” witnessed the charter dated [24 Sep/24 Dec] 1127 under which Guillaume Count of Flanders confirmed an exchange of property between Afflighem and Bruges[219]. Galbert of Bruges records that "Theodericus castellanus Dikasmutis oppidi" was among those who hastened to the siege at Bruges on 11 Mar 1127 after the murder of Charles Count of Flanders and played an active part on seeking revenge on his assassins[220]. Galbert of Bruges records that "Theodericus castellanus" was among the supporters of Guillaume Count of Flanders on 11 Mar 1128[221]. “...Theodericus de Wasia et Jordanus filius eius, camerarius...Theodericus castellanus Dixmudensis...” witnessed the charter dated 1128 under which Thierry Count of Flanders declared that “Theodericus de Cirvia” had donated “allodium…apud Bossut” to Eename[222]. “...Balduini Gandensis, Walteri Tornacensis, Danielis Thermundensis, Theoderici castellani de Dicasmuta, Thancmari de Straten, Christiani de Gistela” witnessed the charter dated 1129 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed donations to Oudenburg abbey made by “Conon...filius Adelardi atque frater Walteri quondam Buticularii”[223].

1. GILBERT (-after 22 Mar 1183). Châtelain de Dixmude. “...Gilbertus Castellanus de Dixmuda...” witnessed the charter dated 22 Mar 1183 under which Philippe Count of Flanders exempted Dunes from certain taxes[224]. No indication has been found to indicate whether Gilbert belonged to the Beveren family.

[Six] brothers, parents not identified. Warlop names Dirk [II], Richard and Boudewijn as sons of Jordan van Beveren Châtelain de Dixmude (see above)[225]. From a chronological point of view, this seems unlikely to be correct considering that Jordan was named in 1128 while Richard was named in documents dated 15 May 1222 and 17 Jan 1231 as shown below. Maybe they were grandchildren of Jordan. A relationship with Châtelain Gilbert, named above, seems unlikely as the name Gilbert is not found among their known descendants.

1. DIRK [II] van Beveren (-after Apr 1203). “Didiricus de Beverne...” witnessed the charter dated 1180 under which “Walterus Bertholdus cum Gerardo avunculo meo et filiis suis Gerardo et Arnoldo de Grimbergis” donated property to Grimbergen[226]. “…Thierri de Beveren, Bauduin son frère…” subscribed the charter dated 1183 under which Philippe Count of Flanders donated property to Notre-Dame de Coffard[227]. Châtelain de Dixmude: “...Theoderici castellani de Dickxmude...” witnessed the charter dated 1188 under which Philippe Count of Flanders emancipated the abbey of Bruges Saint-André[228]. Lambert Bishop of Morinie acknowledged the agreement between "Th. dominum de Bevere castellanum de Dixmuda" and the abbess of Bourbourg concerning “decima...terre adjacentis utraque parte Ysare, juxta Dixmudam” by charter dated 1194[229]. "…Theoderici de Bevren…" signed a charter dated 1197 under which Baudouin IX Count of Flanders acknowledged the decision that “Sybilia cognata mea, Petri quondam Nivernensis filia comitis” had no rights in “decimam de Lecca”[230]. "…Terricus de Beverne…" signed a charter dated 18 Aug 1199 which records the alliance between John King of England and Baudouin IX Count of Flanders[231]. “Theodoricus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et...uxor mea Ada” donated property to “ecclesia Viconiensi” by charter dated 1199[232]. "…Theoderici de Bevren…" signed a charter dated [26] Mar 1202 under which Baudouin IX Count of Flanders renounced his privilege of not paying for wine on entering Courtrai[233]. "Theoderici castellani de Dixmuda…" signed a charter dated [6/30] Apr 1203 under which Marie Ctss of Flanders attested that “Arnulfus decanus...in Brugis” had acknowledged a donation to Bruges Saint-André[234]. m [firstly] ADA de Coucy, daughter of RAOUL [I] Seigneur de Coucy & his first wife Agnes de Hainaut (-after 1199). "Radulphus de Marla" confirmed the donation to Thenailles abbey made by "patris mei Ingelranni" by charter dated 1166, witnessed by "Agnes uxor mea, Ada filia mea…"[235]. The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Iolandem…Agnetis…tercia…Ada" as the three daughters of "Radulphus de Cocy" & his wife, specifying that Ada married "in Flandria Theoderico de Beverna…castellano de Dicamuda"[236]. The Chronicon Hanoniense of Baudouin d’Avesnes records that "la tierce fille monsigneur Raoul de Couchi...Ada" married “monsigneur Thierri de Bevre chastelain de Dikemue, qui ot de lui 2 fius et 3 filles. Li ainsnes des fius...Thierris...sires de Bevres et chastelains de Dykemue apries son pere. Li autres...Guillaumes. L’une des filles Thierri signour de Bevre fu mariee a signour de Grinberghes, ki ot de li une fille qui fu hoirs de sa terre. Si l’ot a feme Godefrois li sires de Pierewes. La seconde fille monsigneur Thierri de Bevre fu mariee a...monsigneur Willaume de Hondescote, qui ot de li un fil...Pieres qui apries son pere tint l’yretage de son pere. Encore ot mesires Willaumes de Hondescote pluisours fius et filles. La tierche fille monsigneur Thierri de Bevre fut mariee a monsigneur Gobert de Monchablon qui ot de li un fil et une fille, li fius...Gobers...[qui] tint la terre apries la mort Gobert son pere”[237]. “Theodoricus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et...uxor mea Ada” donated property to “ecclesia Viconiensi” by charter dated 1199[238]. [m secondly ([1199/May 1202]) ISABELLE, daughter of --- (-after May 1202). “Thierry seigneur de Beveren châtelain de Dixmude et Isabelle sa femme” exempted Ravensberg abbey from duties by charter dated May 1202[239]. No other reference has been found to Dirk [II] with a wife named Isabelle. The document is too early to apply to Dirk [III], whose wife was named Isabelle as noted below. It is not known whether “Isabelle” in this charter represents an error for “Ada” or whether Dirk [II] actually had a second wife.] Dirk [II] & his [first/second] wife had [ten] children:

a) DIRK [III] van Beveren (-[1235/Jan 1239]). The Chronicon Hanoniense of Baudouin d’Avesnes records that "la tierce fille monsigneur Raoul de Couchi...Ada" married “monsigneur Thierri de Bevre chastelain de Dikemue, qui ot de lui 2 fius et 3 filles. Li ainsnes des fius...Thierris...sires de Bevres et chastelains de Dykemue apries son pere. Li autres...Guillaumes. L’une des filles Thierri signour de Bevre fu mariee a signour de Grinberghes, ki ot de li une fille qui fu hoirs de sa terre. Si l’ot a feme Godefrois li sires de Pierewes. La seconde fille monsigneur Thierri de Bevre fu mariee a...monsigneur Willaume de Hondescote, qui ot de li un fil...Pieres qui apries son pere tint l’yretage de son pere. Encore ot mesires Willaumes de Hondescote pluisours fius et filles. La tierche fille monsigneur Thierri de Bevre fut mariee a monsigneur Gobert de Monchablon qui ot de li un fil et une fille, li fius...Gobers...[qui] tint la terre apries la mort Gobert son pere”[240]. Châtelain de Dixmude: “Theodericus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda” granted exemption from “exactione thelonii” to Cambron abbey by charter dated 17 Feb 1215[241]. A charter dated May 1216 ordered “Theodericus de Beverne” to restore serfs to Saint-Bertin[242]. “Theodericus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et Elizabet uxor eius” donated rights to eels to Dunes, with the consent of “uxore mea Elizabet et fratribus meis Radulfo canonico Belvacensi, Balduino et Willelmo”, by charter dated 15 May 1222, witnessed by “...dominus Riquardus patruus predicti Theoderici castellani, Albertus, Willelmus et Balduinus milites fratres sui”[243]. “Thierri Sire de Beveren châtelain de Dixmude” named arbitrators to settle a dispute with “la comtesse de Flandre et de Hainaut” concerning “la pêcherie en la ville de Dixmude” by charter dated 1224[244]. “Theodorico domino de Beveren et castellano de Dixmude et Isabella de Dixmude uxore sua” made a donation by charter dated 1225[245]. “Willelmus miles filius domini Theoderici senioris de Beverna et Castellani de Dixmuda” donated property near “villam de Axla”, and granted tax exemptions, to Dunes, with the consent of “dominus Theodericus de Beverna et Castellanus de Dixmuda frater meus”, by charter dated Aug 1229[246]. He is named “Lord of Wallers” in a charter dated [1231/32][247]. The Chronicle of Pierre d’Oudegherst records “...Messire Thierry de Beuere Chastelain de Dixmude...” among those sent by Jeanne Ctss of Flanders to rescue “Messire Henry Lantgrave de Thuringe aisné fils de Henry Duc de Brabant” who was fighting heretics “en l’Evesché de Bremen, lesquels on appelloit Stadenghen”, dated to 1233[248]. The accuracy of this passage is unknown, considering that Henri II Duke of Brabant (son of Duke Henri I) made his Thuringian marriage only in 1241. “...Thierri de Beveren châtelain de Dixmude et bailli de toute la Flandre...” subscribed the charter dated 1235 under which Jeanne Ctss of Flanders renewed the mandate of representatives at Lille[249]. He was deceased at the time of his wife’s Jan 1238 (O.S.) charter quoted below. m (before 15 May 1222) ISABELLE de Wallers, daughter of ---. “Theodericus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et Elizabet uxor eius” donated rights to eels to Dunes, with the consent of “uxore mea Elizabet et fratribus meis Radulfo canonico Belvacensi, Balduino et Willelmo”, by charter dated 15 May 1222[250]. She is named “Elizabeth of Wallers” in a charter dated Jun 1224[251]. “Theodorico domino de Beveren et castellano de Dixmude et Isabella de Dixmude uxore sua” made a donation by charter dated 1225[252]. “Hugo castellanus Gandensis” renounced rights in “decimam...de Adendike” which “dominus Willelmus de Beverne miles”, held from “Th. de Beverne nepote meo”, had sold to Gent St. Bavo, by charter dated Jan 1238[253], while “Ysabel castellana de Dickemue domina de Beverna”, noting that “Willelmus de Bevere miles dominus de Sommaing, esset cruce signatus” had sold “decimam jacentem in Adendike” to Gent St. Bavo, agreed to obtain the consent of “Th. filio meo nepote suo” when he reached the age of majority, by charter dated Jan 1238 (presumably O.S.)[254]. “Thierri de Dixmude” confirmed the exemption granted by “son frère Thierri et sa mère Elisabeth” to ‘s Hemelsdael convent by charter dated Jan 1241 (presumably O.S.)[255]. Dirk [III] & his wife had two children:

i) DIRK [IV] van Beveren ([1223/24?]-after 1 Apr 1274). “Thierri de Dixmude” confirmed the exemption granted by “son frère Thierri et sa mère Elisabeth” to ‘s Hemelsdael convent by charter dated Jan 1241 (presumably O.S.)[256].

- see below.

ii) DIRK van Beveren (-after 1241). “Thierri de Dixmude” confirmed the exemption granted by “son frère Thierri et sa mère Elisabeth” to ‘s Hemelsdael convent by charter dated Jan 1241 (presumably O.S.)[257].

b) BOUDEWIJN van Beveren (-after [1264]). “Theodericus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et Elizabet uxor eius” donated rights to eels to Dunes, with the consent of “uxore mea Elizabet et fratribus meis Radulfo canonico Belvacensi, Balduino et Willelmo”, by charter dated 15 May 1222[258]. A charter dated Aug 1222 names “Baldwin, Ralph, William, Aelide, Isabella, Ada” as siblings of Dirk [III][259]. Boudewijn was named in a charter dated [1264], which also names his daughter Agnes[260]. m ---. The name of Boudewijn’s wife is not known. Boudewijn & his wife had two children:

i) AGNES . Boudewijn was named in a charter dated [1264], which also names his daughter Agnes[261]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her inheritance of Beaulieu, and her marriage[262]. The information about Agnes, her son and two granddaughters is based on the Marquis de Trazegnies’s cogent analysis of the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations made by Gerard [II] Heer van Zwevegem and Felix Heer van Steenhuize (descended from Agnes’s two granddaughters) attesting their family relationships with Hugues de Quartes, who was the great-great-grandson of Agnes’s sister Ermentrude[263]. m JAN van Avelghem, son of ---. Jan & his wife had one child:

(a) JEAN de Beaulieu . The Marquis de Trazegnies records his parentage[264]. m ---. The name of Jean’s wife is not known. Jean & his wife had [two children]:

(1) [MARGUERITE de Beaulieu (-[after 1340?]). The Marquis de Trazegnies says that Marguerite was “vraisemblablement” Jean’s daughter and records her marriage, noting in a later passage that she was named with her husband in 1314[265]. His suggestion is based partly on his analysis of the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations (cited below) made by Felix Heer van Steenhuize and Gerard [II] Heer van Zwevegem attesting their family relationships with Hugues de Quartes, who was a remote relative of the Beaulieu family[266]. Her date of death is suggested on the assumption that she was the mother of her husband’s son Oste [III], which is consistent with the interpretation of the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations. m (before 1314) OSTE [II] Heer van Steenhuize en Avelghem, son of OSTE [I] Heer van Steenhuize & his wife Heila van Avelghem ([1273/74?]-after 31 Mar 1337, maybe after 1340).]

(2) [--- de Beaulieu . Her parentage is confirmed by the Marquis de Trazegnies’s cogent analysis of the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations made by her son Gerard [II] Heer van Zwevegem and his cousin Felix Heer van Steenhuize (see above) attesting their family relationships with Hugues de Quartes[267]. If Gerard [I] was born in [1310/20] (follow the hyperlink for the discussion), a potential chronological problem arises with this marriage. According to the 1392 declarations, Gerard’s wife was the sister of Marguerite de Beaulieu, who was named in 1314 with her husband Oste [II] Heer van Steenhuize as shown above. If Gerard married her sister, she would have been considerably younger than Marguerite. m GERARD [I] van Steenhuize Heer van Zwevegem, son of --- ([1310/20?]-[1366/Apr 1367] or [after Apr 1367]?).]

ii) ERMENTRUDE . The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage and marriage in his cogent analysis of the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations made by Gerard [II] Heer van Zwevegem and Felix Heer van Steenhuize (see the Steenhuize section in the present document) attesting their family relationships with Hugues de Quartes, the first two being descended from the two daughters of Jean de Beaulieu (Ermentrude’s nephew, see above) and the third being Ermentrude’s great-great-grandson[268]. The later generations are clarified by the 25 Jan 1392 declaration under which “Jehans de Callonne dis Blanckars sires dou Mont et de Ferrant chevalier” attested that “Hue de Quartes fils de noble homme feu Willaume de Quartes est de mon sang...et si prochains que li dis feu Willaumes de Quartes fu cousins germains demy point mains à moy de droicte lingne de par le père du dit Willeme...et de par me demisielle du Prêt ma mère qui furent tout d’un costé yssus et estrais de noble sang...du costé et lingne des seigneurs de Trazegnies” and also that “li dis feux Willaumes...fu cousins en tierch ou plus priès à monseigneur mon père de par le demoiselle mère du dit feu Willaume...du costé et lingne des signeurs de Biaulieu”[269]. m ODON de Pottes, son of ---.

c) RALF van Beveren (-after Aug 1222). Canon at Beauvais. “Theodericus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et Elizabet uxor eius” donated rights to eels to Dunes, with the consent of “uxore mea Elizabet et fratribus meis Radulfo canonico Belvacensi, Balduino et Willelmo”, by charter dated 15 May 1222[270]. A charter dated Aug 1222 names “Baldwin, Ralph, William, Aelide, Isabella, Ada” as siblings of Dirk [III][271].

d) WILLEM van Beveren (-before 3 Jul 1252). The Chronicon Hanoniense of Baudouin d’Avesnes records that "la tierce fille monsigneur Raoul de Couchi...Ada" married “monsigneur Thierri de Bevre chastelain de Dikemue, qui ot de lui 2 fius et 3 filles. Li ainsnes des fius...Thierris...sires de Bevres et chastelains de Dykemue apries son pere. Li autres...Guillaumes”[272]. “Theodericus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et Elizabet uxor eius” donated rights to eels to Dunes, with the consent of “uxore mea Elizabet et fratribus meis Radulfo canonico Belvacensi, Balduino et Willelmo”, by charter dated 15 May 1222[273]. A charter dated Aug 1222 names “Baldwin, Ralph, William, Aelide, Isabella, Ada” as siblings of Dirk [III][274]. “Willelmus miles filius domini Theoderici senioris de Beverna et Castellani de Dixmuda” donated property near “villam de Axla”, and granted tax exemptions, to Dunes, with the consent of “dominus Theodericus de Beverna et Castellanus de Dixmuda frater meus”, by charter dated Aug 1229[275]. Seigneur de Sommaing: “Willelmus de Beverna dominus de Sommain et Eva uxor mea” donated property to Dunes (as in the Aug 1229 charter quoted above) by charter dated 16 Jan 1237[276]. “Hugo castellanus Gandensis” renounced rights in “decimam...de Adendike” which “dominus Willelmus de Beverne miles”, held from “Th. de Beverne nepote meo”, had sold to Gent St. Bavo, by charter dated Jan 1238[277], while “Ysabel castellana de Dickemue domina de Beverna”, noting that “Willelmus de Bevere miles dominus de Sommaing, esset cruce signatus” had sold “decimam jacentem in Adendike” to Gent St. Bavo, agreed to obtain the consent of “Th. filio meo nepote suo” when he reached the age of majority, by charter dated Jan 1238 (presumably O.S.)[278]. The following document confirms that Willem was deceased at the time: “Th. dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmude” declared that he would comply with an arbitration relating to “decime...ecclesie in Adendich”, donated to Gent St. Bavo by “domini Willelmi de Beverna patris [error for patrui] nostri”, by charter dated 3 Jul 1252[279]. m EVE Dame de Sommaing, daughter of --- (-after Feb 1239). “Willelmus de Beverna dominus de Sommain et Eva uxor mea” donated property to Dunes (as in the Aug 1229 charter quoted above) by charter dated 16 Jan 1237[280]. “Eva domina de Summaing” renounced rights over “decimam de Addendike” which “Willelmus de Beverna miles dominus de Summaing maritus eius” had sold to Gent St. Bavo by charter dated Feb 1238 (presumably O.S.)[281]. Willem & his wife had [two children]:

i) [RALF (-after 3 May 1235). “Ralph Knight” was named in a charter dated 3 May 1235, Warlop suggesting that he was the son of Guillaume van Beveren[282]. This suggestion seems unlikely to be correct considering that the birth of Dirk [IV], son of Guillaume’s older brother Dirk [IV], is dated to [1223/34] (see above). Maybe he was the son of an older sister of Guillaume (the document in which he is named has not been found so has not been checked to see if Ralf’s family name is specified.]

ii) [WILLEM van Beveren (-after 6 Dec 1267). Seigneur de Sommaing. “Willermus dictus de Beverne miles dominus de Soumaing” confirmed the donation made by “bone memorie...Theodericus de Beverne quondam castellanus de Dixmuda” to Cambron by charter dated 6 Dec 1267[283]. Considering the 3 Jul 1252 charter quoted above which confirms that Willem van Beveren senior was deceased at the time, this document could relate to his son. However, the absence of such a son from the 3 Jul 1252 charter suggests that the document must be misdated and that it in fact referred to Willem senior.]

e) ALIX van Beveren (-after Aug 1222). A charter dated Aug 1222 names “Baldwin, Ralph, William, Aelide, Isabella, Ada” as siblings of Dirk [III][284].

f) ISABELLA van Beveren (-after Aug 1222). A charter dated Aug 1222 names “Baldwin, Ralph, William, Aelide, Isabella, Ada” as siblings of Dirk [III][285].

g) ADA van Beveren (-after Aug 1222). A charter dated Aug 1222 names “Baldwin, Ralph, William, Aelide, Isabella, Ada” as siblings of Dirk [III][286].

h) [AGNES van Beveren (-after Feb 1229, bur Ninove). The Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon records the marriage of "Gerardus dominus de Grimbergis et de Ninive" and "Agnetem filiam Thome [error?] de Beverne" in 1214[287]. The Chronicon Hanoniense of Baudouin d’Avesnes records that "la tierce fille monsigneur Raoul de Couchi...Ada" married “monsigneur Thierri de Bevre chastelain de Dikemue, qui ot de lui 2 fius et 3 filles...L’une des filles Thierri signour de Bevre fu mariee a signour de Grinberghes, ki ot de li une fille qui fu hoirs de sa terre”[288]. This parentage of Geraard’s wife appears problematic from a chronological point of view. The Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon records that "Agnes uxor" was later buried with her husband "Gerardus dominus de Grimbergis et de Ninive" "in ecclesia Ninivensi"[289]. "Agnes domina de Grimbergis…et Alicia major natu filia mea" returned property "de Robrouc" to Ninove, in accordance with the last wishes of "Gerardus dominus de Grimbergis quondam maritus meus", by charter dated Feb 1229[290]. m (1214) GERAARD [IV] van Grimbergen, son of GERAARD [III] van Grimbergen & his wife Adelais --- (-Rumpst 12 Nov 1225, bur Ninove).]

i) [daughter . The Chronicon Hanoniense of Baudouin d’Avesnes records that "la tierce fille monsigneur Raoul de Couchi...Ada" married “monsigneur Thierri de Bevre chastelain de Dikemue, qui ot de lui 2 fius et 3 filles...La seconde fille monsigneur Thierri de Bevre fu mariee a...monsigneur Willaume de Hondescote, qui ot de li un fil...Pieres qui apries son pere tint l’yretage de son pere. Encore ot mesires Willaumes de Hondescote pluisours fius et filles”[291]. This daughter may have been the same person as one of the daughters Alix, Isabella and Ada who are named in the Aug 1222 charter quoted above. m WILLEM van Hondescote, son of ---.]

j) [daughter . The Chronicon Hanoniense of Baudouin d’Avesnes records that "la tierce fille monsigneur Raoul de Couchi...Ada" married “monsigneur Thierri de Bevre chastelain de Dikemue, qui ot de lui 2 fius et 3 filles... La tierche fille monsigneur Thierri de Bevre fut mariee a monsigneur Gobert de Monchablon qui ot de li un fil et une fille, li fius...Gobers...[qui] tint la terre apries la mort Gobert son pere”[292]. This daughter may have been the same person as one of the daughters Alix, Isabella and Ada who are named in the Aug 1222 charter quoted above. m GOBERT de Montchablon, son of ---.]

2. BOUDEWIJN van Beveren (-after 1183). “…Thierri de Beveren, Bauduin son frère…” subscribed the charter dated 1183 under which Philippe Count of Flanders donated property to Notre-Dame de Coffard[293].

3. RICHARD van Beveren (-after 17 Jan 1231). “Theodericus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et Elizabet uxor eius” donated rights to eels to Dunes, with the consent of “uxore mea Elizabet et fratribus meis Radulfo canonico Belvacensi, Balduino et Willelmo”, by charter dated 15 May 1222, witnessed by “...dominus Riquardus patruus predicti Theoderici castellani, Albertus, Willelmus et Balduinus milites fratres sui”[294]. A charter dated 17 Jan 1231 names Richard[295].

4. [ALBERT van Beveren (-after 15 May 1222). “Theodericus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et Elizabet uxor eius” donated rights to eels to Dunes, with the consent of “uxore mea Elizabet et fratribus meis Radulfo canonico Belvacensi, Balduino et Willelmo”, by charter dated 15 May 1222, witnessed by “...dominus Riquardus patruus predicti Theoderici castellani, Albertus, Willelmus et Balduinus milites fratres sui”[296]. Warlop assumes that “fratres sui” in the witness list applies to the donor not the donor’s uncle[297]. However, the reversal of the names “...Willelmus et Balduinus”, compared with the order of names of the donor’s brothers who consented in the same document, suggests that the witnesses were different persons (although this suggestion is not beyond all doubt).]

5. [WILLEM van Beveren (-after 15 May 1222). “Theodericus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et Elizabet uxor eius” donated rights to eels to Dunes, with the consent of “uxore mea Elizabet et fratribus meis Radulfo canonico Belvacensi, Balduino et Willelmo”, by charter dated 15 May 1222, witnessed by “...dominus Riquardus patruus predicti Theoderici castellani, Albertus, Willelmus et Balduinus milites fratres sui”[298]. Warlop assumes that “fratres sui” in the witness list applies to the donor not the donor’s uncle[299]. However, the reversal of the names “...Willelmus et Balduinus”, compared with the order of names of the donor’s brothers who consented in the same document, suggests that the witnesses were different persons (although this suggestion is not beyond all doubt).]

6. [BOUDEWIJN van Beveren (-after 15 May 1222). “Theodericus dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmuda et Elizabet uxor eius” donated rights to eels to Dunes, with the consent of “uxore mea Elizabet et fratribus meis Radulfo canonico Belvacensi, Balduino et Willelmo”, by charter dated 15 May 1222, witnessed by “...dominus Riquardus patruus predicti Theoderici castellani, Albertus, Willelmus et Balduinus milites fratres sui”[300]. Warlop assumes that “fratres sui” in the witness list applies to the donor not the donor’s uncle[301]. However, the reversal of the names “...Willelmus et Balduinus”, compared with the order of names of the donor’s brothers who consented in the same document, suggests that the witnesses were different persons (although this suggestion is not beyond all doubt). If the suggestion is correct, the youngest brother Boudewijn may have been a different person from Dirk [II]’s brother Boudewijn who is named in 1183.]

The relationships between the following persons and the main Beveren/Dixmude family have not been ascertained.

1. THOMAS van Beveren (-after 1253). Châtelain de Dixmude: Marguerite Ctss of Flanders confirmed the donation of revenue from land at Dixmude made by “Thomas de Beveren châtelain de Dixmude” to found a chapel in the town by charter dated [Apr] 1253[302].

2. JORDAN van Beveren (-after 1257). Châtelain de Dixmude: “Jordanus châtelain de Dixmude” donated money to Ypres Saint-Martin by charter dated 1257[303].

3. ROGER van Beveren (-after Nov 1256). A charter dated Nov 1250 names “Arnould comte de Los, Jean son fils, Henri sire de Hufalize, Thierri son fils aîné, Roger de Beveren et Gérard d’Esclairbes chevaliers” as guarantors for the observance by Jean and Baudouin d’Avesnes of their treaty with their mother Marguerite Ctss of Flanders[304].

DIRK [IV] van Beveren, son of DIRK [III] van Beveren & his wife Isabelle de Wallers ([1223/24?]-after 1 Apr 1274). “Thierri de Dixmude” confirmed the exemption granted by “son frère Thierri et sa mère Elisabeth” to ‘s Hemelsdael convent by charter dated Jan 1241 (presumably O.S.)[305]. “Thierri seigneur de Beveren et de Dixmude et Marguerite sa femme” exempted ‘s Hemelsdael abbey “du droit de tonlieu à Dixmude” by charter dated Feb 1244 (presumably O.S.)[306]. “Th. dominus de Beverna castellanus de Dixmude” declared that he would comply with an arbitration relating to “decime...ecclesie in Adendich”, donated to Gent St. Bavo by “domini Willelmi de Beverna patris [error for patrui] nostri”, by charter dated 3 Jul 1252[307]. “Th. dominus de Beverne miles” acknowledged from Gent St Bavo of payment for “decima jacente in Adendice”, sold by “dominus Willelmus patruus meus”, by charter dated 21 Apr 1253[308]. Châtelain de Dixmude: “Thierri de Beveren châtelain de Dixmude” accepted the arbitral decision to end his dispute with Marguerite Ctss of Flanders relating to “des wastines et moeres de Calloo, Werrebrouck et Kildrec” by charter dated [May] 1260[309]. “Thierry seigneur de Beveren châtelain de Dixmude” agreed to compensate the citizens of Tournai for damage caused by “Gautier de La Plagne” by charter dated Sep 1274[310].

m (before Feb 1245) MARGUERITE de Brienne, daughter of ERARD de Brienne Seigneur de Ramerupt & his second wife Philippa of Jerusalem [Champagne] (-Flines 1275, bur Flines). The Lignages d'Outremer name (in order) "Henrico, Gerardo, Maria, Margarita, Chielvis, Isabella e Joanna" as the seven children of "Girardo de Bregne" and his wife "Philippa, l'altra figlia di Henrico de Campagna"[311]. A manuscript history of the abbey of la Piété de Rameru records that Erard de Brienne married three of his daughters, of whom "la tierce...Madame Marguerite fu Dame de Beures en Flandres"[312]. “Thierri seigneur de Beveren et de Dixmude et Marguerite sa femme” exempted ‘s Hemelsdael abbey “du droit de tonlieu à Dixmude” by charter dated Feb 1244 (presumably O.S.)[313]. She became a nun at Flines after her husband died[314]. A tomb at Saint-Genois records “Margriete femme Mosr Thiery de Bevre fille Mosr De Briène...extraicte des rois de Chypres” and her death in 1275[315].

Dirk [IV] & his wife had [thirteen] children:

1. DIRK [V] van Beveren (-[Aug 1291/Oct 1293]). Châtelain de Dixmude: “...Thierricus dominus de Bevre...” was named among the knights who swore allegiance to Guy Count of Flanders in 1275[316]. “Thierry chevalier sire de Beveren châtelain de Dixmude” declared that the consent given by “Henri de Beveren son frère pour Agnes de Condé, fille de Nicolas, femme dudit Thierri” applied “après sa mort sans enfant” by charter dated 1282[317]. Dirk van Beveren declared having had this document sealed by “la dame de Rumigny sa sœur, par ses cousins Monseignour Rigaut dou Rues et Monseignour Jean de Gavre qui sont chargés de garder son scel” by charter dated Aug 1282[318]. “Thieris sires de Beverne chevaliers et...Agnies femme...” sold property to Cambron by charter dated Aug 1291[319]. Dirk is named as deceased in the charter of his brother Erard dated Oct 1293 (see below). m (before 27 Jun 1284) AGNES de Condé, daughter of NICOLAS de Condé Seigneur de Bailleul & his wife Catherine de Cayeux Dame de Carency en Artois (-after Aug 1291). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that one daughter of “Nicolaus” and his wife “filiam domini Guillelmi de Keu” married “Theoderico de Bevre”[320]. “Thierry chevalier sire de Beveren châtelain de Dixmude” declared that the consent given by “Henri de Beveren son frère pour Agnes de Condé, fille de Nicolas, femme dudit Thierri” applied “après sa mort sans enfant” by charter dated 1282[321]. “Thieris sires de Beverne chevaliers et...Agnies femme...” sold property to Cambron by charter dated Aug 1291[322].

2. GERARD van Beveren (-after 20 Sep 1279). Seigneur de Wallers. “Jean de Bevre écolier à Paris” informed “son frère Gérard de Bevre seigneur de Wallers et à sa sœur la demoiselle de Wallers” that he had granted revenue from Wallers to “Henri son frère” by charter dated 20 Sep 1279[323]. Considering that Gerard’s brother Erard is named Seigneur de Wallers in 1293, it is likely that he inherited the fiefdom after Gerard died, which suggests that Gerard was his older brother.

3. ERARD van Beveren (-before 1 Feb 1304). Seigneur de Wallers. Châtelain de Dixmude: “Erars chevaliers sire de Bevre et de Wallers castelains de Dikemue” confirmed that “sires Thieris mes freres, que Diex asseule, jadis sires de Bevre” had sold property to Cambron by charter dated Oct 1293[324]. “Erar sire de Beveren et de Wallers châtelain de Dixmude et Isabelle de Wavraing sa femme” issued letters dated 1293, confirmed by “Henri de Beveren frère dudit Erar et son héritier apparent” by charter dated Jan 1293 (presumably O.S.)[325]. “Erar chevalier sire de Beveren et de Wallers castelain de Dyckemue et dame Isabeau de Wavrin” granted transport rights to “Arnoul Brantin” by charter dated 1294[326]. He is named as deceased in the 1 Feb 1303 (O.S.) charter quoted below under his wife Isabelle. m ISABELLE de Wavrin, daughter of ROBERT [II] de Wavrin & his second wife Mathilde de Béthune (-after 1304). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Hellins [de Waurin]...li ainsnés des filz...Robert” married secondly, after the death of his first wife, “la fille monseignour Guill de Bethune qui avoit esté femme le chastelain de Lisle” and had “i fil...Robers et pluseurs filles”, of whom the third daughter married “Erart de Beure sires de Waslers”[327]. “Erar sire de Beveren et de Wallers châtelain de Dixmude et Isabelle de Wavraing sa femme” issued letters dated 1293, confirmed by “Henri de Beveren frère dudit Erar et son héritier apparent” by charter dated Jan 1293 (presumably O.S.)[328]. “Erar chevalier sire de Beveren et de Wallers castelain de Dyckemue et dame Isabeau de Wavrin” granted transport rights to “Arnoul Brantin” by charter dated 1294[329]. Guy Count of Flanders notified the disputes between “Ysabeau dame de Bevre et de Wallers femme de monseigneur Erart sire de Bevre” and “Philippe dame de Bevre et de Martigny et monseigneur Jakemon de Werchin sénéchal de Hainaut son baron et avoué” concerning the inheritance of “feu Erart sire de Bevre” by charter dated 1 Feb 1303 (O.S.), which records the appointment as arbitrators of “pour Ysabeau: ledit Guy, Jean sire de Gavre et d’Escornaix, et monseigneur Guillaume de Nevele; pour Philippe et Jakemon: monseigneur Guillaume de Stenhuse et monseigneur Sohier de Leverghem” and the final decision[330].

4. HUGO van Beveren (-Mar [1270?] [after Jul 1295?], bur Valenciennes). Dominican monk at Valenciennes: the epitaph at Valenciennes of “Hugo…de Beverna…frater…pauper” records his death “anno milleno deno cum septuageno, Atque ducenteno…martius” [Mar 1270?][331]. Warlop cites a charter dated Jul 1295 in which he is named[332]. If that is correct, the epitaph quoted above must be misdated.

5. HENDRIK van Beveren (-after Jan 1294). “Jean de Bevre écolier à Paris” informed “son frère Gérard de Bevre seigneur de Wallers et à sa sœur la demoiselle de Wallers” that he had granted revenue from Wallers to “Henri son frère” by charter dated 20 Sep 1279[333]. “Thierry chevalier sire de Beveren châtelain de Dixmude” declared that the consent given by “Henri de Beveren son frère pour Agnes de Condé, fille de Nicolas, femme dudit Thierri” applied “après sa mort sans enfant” by charter dated 1282[334]. “Erar sire de Beveren et de Wallers châtelain de Dixmude et Isabelle de Wavraing sa femme” issued letters dated 1293, confirmed by “Henri de Beveren frère dudit Erar et son héritier apparent” by charter dated Jan 1293 (presumably O.S.)[335].

6. JAN van Beveren (-after 14 Apr 1313). “Jean de Bevre écolier à Paris” informed “son frère Gérard de Bevre seigneur de Wallers et à sa sœur la demoiselle de Wallers” that he had granted revenue from Wallers to “Henri son frère” by charter dated 20 Sep 1279[336]. Bishop of Potenza [Calabria]. On the death of his brother Erard, Jan and his sister Philippa were his heirs: among a series of documents relating to Erard’s succession, is a contemporary manuscript which describes the evolution of disputes about the succession, noting that “frère Jehan de Bevere...et madame de Martigni sa sœur” as the nearest heirs of Erard issued legal proceedings against each other and that “me dame de Martigni moru et ma dame li duchoise de Loreine se fille reprist le querele en lieu de se mere”[337]. A decision of the parlement de Paris dated 13 Mar 1309, recording the claim made by “ducissa Lothoringie” [Philippa’s daughter], found in favour of “fratre Johanne de Bevre, racioni castri et terre de Bevre”[338]. A document dated 11 Sep 1310 records the attacks made by Jan de Beveren against “madame de Lorraine…dans le château de Beveren”[339]. “Jean jadis Potentinus episcopus et seigneur de Bevre” acknowledged having granted a fief to “Siger de Gand le jeune chevalier” by charter dated 7 Oct 1310[340]. “Jean seigneur de Bevre et de Wallers jadis évêque de Potenza” had anticipated a marriage contract between “Guy de Flandre” and “dame Marguerite fille aînée du duc de Lorraine et nièce dudit Jean” and promised certain obligations in that event, by charter dated 28 Apr 1311[341]. Louis de Flandre Comte de Nevers notified that Jan van Beveren had sold “la terre de Beveren” to him by charter dated 5 Aug 1312[342]. “Jean de Bevre ancien évêque de Potenza” declared having receipt 100,000 livres from “[le] comte de Nevers” and sold “son château de Bevre” to him by charter dated 2 Oct 1312[343]. “Jean de Beveren” signed as first witness a charter dated 14 Apr 1313 issued by Louis de Flandre Comte de Nevers[344]. The dispute with the Lorraine family regarding Beveren was presumably resolved in late 1335 when “Thierri de Bevere châtelain de Dixmude...hommes de fief du comte de Flandre” and others notified that [Philippa’s grandson by her first marriage] “Hugues de Lorraine seigneur de Martigny chevalier et Marguerite de Beaumez sa femme” had declared their intention to sell “le château et la terre de Bevere” to the count of Flanders by charter dated 4 Sep 1335[345].

7. [--- van Beveren . The following document indicates that the later châtelains de Dixmude were descended from Dirk [IV] van Beveren: “Henricus de Beverna miles dominus de Dixmuda et de Havra” [grandson of this unnamed person] confirmed letters of “bonæ memoriæ domini Theodorici domini de Beverna castellani de Dixmuda proavi mei et dominæ Margaritæ uxoris eius” by charter dated Sep 1350[346]. He could presumably have been one of the other sons of Dirk [IV] who are named above or an otherwise unknown younger son. Van de Putte indicates that both Hendrik van Beveren and Gerard van Beveren left sons and lists their descendants[347]. In the case of Gerard, this seems unlikely to be correct if, as suggested above, he predeceased his brother Erard who then succeeded to his seigneurie de Wallers. An alternative possibility is that this son of Dirk [IV] was illegitimate: the Sep 1350 does not specify that Marguerite was also Hendrik’s great-grandmother (although the omission cannot be considered conclusive evidence that she was not). Illegitimacy could also explain the documents relating to the succession of Erard van Beveren which name his brother Jan van Beveren and his sister Philippa as his heirs but make no mention of any surviving children of his other brothers. Whether or not this son of Dirk [IV] was illegitimate, some family arrangement must have been made to split Erard’s inheritance with Dixmude falling to the descendants of this son. It is also interesting to note that no source has been found which names any châtelain de Dixmude between Erard’s death in the early 14th century and Dirk [V] in 1335. This absence suggests that the arrangement in question was made many years after Erard died. It should be noted that the 13 Mar 1309 judgment recorded above under Jan van Beveren, arising out of Erard’s disputed succession, makes no mention about arrangements relating to Dixmude. Until more sources come to light, it is prudent to indicate the father of Dirk Châtelain de Dixmude as unknown. m ---. No source has been identified which names Dirk’s mother. One child:

a) DIRK van Beveren (-[1340/Sep 1350]). His family origin is confirmed by the Sep 1350 charter of his presumed son Hendrik, cited above. Châtelain de Dixmude: “Thierri de Bevere châtelain de Dixmude...hommes de fief du comte de Flandre” and others notified that [the grandson of Dirk’s aunt Philippa by her first marriage] “Hugues de Lorraine seigneur de Martigny chevalier et Marguerite de Beaumez sa femme” had declared their intention to sell “le château et la terre de Bevere” to the count of Flanders by charter dated 4 Sep 1335[348].

- see below.

8. MARIA van Beveren (-after May 1272). Nun. She was named in a charter dated May 1272[349].

9. PHILIPPA van Beveren (-[1 Feb 1304/17 Jul 1306], bur Valenciennes Dominican Church). Presumably Philippa was her parents’s oldest surviving daughter as heir to her brother Erard (see below). The Breve Chronicon Buciliensis records that “Hugone de Rumigny domino de Martigny et Bova et...Philippa eius uxore” reached agreement with Bucilly regarding “duabus capellaniis de Gland et Martigny” in 1266[350]. The Breve Chronicon Buciliensis records that “Philippa domina de Martigniaco et Rumigniaco” acknowledged that “decimas...dicti Martigniaci” belonged to Bucilly in 1272[351]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a series of documents relating to the succession of her brother Erard van Beveren[352]. Among these is a contemporary manuscript which describes the evolution of the dispute, noting that “frère Jehan de Bevere...et madame de Martigni sa sœur” as the nearest heirs of Erard issued legal proceedings against each other and that “me dame de Martigni moru et ma dame li duchoise de Loreine se fille reprist le querele en lieu de se mere”[353]. With the help of other documents, Van de Putte identified “madame de Martigni” as “Philippine de Beveren femme de Jacques de Werchin sénéchal de Hainaut”[354]. Thierry Stasser has also discussed the question[355]. Dirk van Beveren declared having had a document sealed by “la dame de Rumigny sa sœur, par ses cousins Monseignour Rigaut dou Rues et Monseignour Jean de Gavre qui sont chargés de garder son scel” by charter dated Aug 1282[356]. Guy Count of Flanders notified the disputes between “Ysabeau dame de Bevre et de Wallers femme de monseigneur Erart sire de Bevre” and “Philippe dame de Bevre et de Martigny et monseigneur Jakemon de Werchin sénéchal de Hainaut son baron et avoué” concerning the inheritance of “feu Erart sire de Bevre” by charter dated 1 Feb 1303 (O.S.), which records the appointment as arbitrators of “pour Ysabeau: ledit Guy, Jean sire de Gavre et d’Escornaix, et monseigneur Guillaume de Nevele; pour Philippe et Jakemon: monseigneur Guillaume de Stenhuse et monseigneur Sohier de Leverghem” and the final decision[357]. The dispute regarding Beveren was presumably resolved in late 1335 when “Thierri de Bevere châtelain de Dixmude...hommes de fief du comte de Flandre” and others notified that [Philippa’s grandson by her first marriage] “Hugues de Lorraine seigneur de Martigny chevalier et Marguerite de Beaumez sa femme” had declared their intention to sell “le château et la terre de Bevere” to the count of Flanders by charter dated 4 Sep 1335[358]. m firstly as his second wife, HUGUES [II] Seigneur de Rumigny et de Boves, son of NICOLAS [V] Seigneur de Rumigny et de Florennes & his wife Isabelle de Coucy (-2 Aug 1270). m secondly (before 1280) as his first wife, JACQUES [II] Seigneur de Werchin, son of JACQUES [I] de Hainaut Seigneur de Werchin & his wife Mathilde de Ligne dame de Fontenoy (-1323, bur Valenciennes Dominican Church).

10. ISABEL van Beveren (-1308). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Henricus…de Lovanio" married "Isabellam, filiam domini Theoderici de Bevre"[359]. Van de Putte records her death in 1308 (no source citation)[360]. m HENRI de Louvain Heer van Gaesbeek, son of GODEFROI de Brabant Heer van Gaesbeek en Herstal & his wife Marie van Oudenaarde (-1285 after Mar, bur Afflighem).

11. [JOHANNA . Her marriage is confirmed, and her family origin indicated, by a charter dated 27 Jun 1284 under which “Dame Agnes femme de...Thierry seigneur de Bevere chevalier châtelain de Dixmude” approved the act whereby her husband granted dowry (property “à Dixmude…la terre de Poesele”) to “sa sœur Jeanne” on her marriage to “Wautier seigneur de Nevele châtelain de Courtrai”[361]. The properties in question were part of the Beveren family fiefs, which indicates that “sa sœur Jeanne” was Dirk van Beveren’s sister. The word “sa” in the summary of this charter (the original charter has not been checked) is unspecific and could alternatively apply to “Agnes”, in which case Joanna would have been her own not her husband’s sister. Agnes confirmed having received compensation for relinquishing her own rights in the property in question, indicating that she had a direct interest in both properties. They must therefore have formed part of her own dower granted by her husband. Why then were they removed from her and granted as dowry to the wife of Wouter van Nevele? One possibility is that Wouter insisted on the arrangement because Poesele is adjacent to Nevele. Another possibility, which seems less likely, is that Agnes agreed to relinquish the property to facilitate her own sister’s marriage, maybe because their father had insufficient means to provide an adequate dowry. Because of this uncertainty relating to the correct interpretation of the wording of the 1284 document, Joanna is placed in square brackets in the Beveren family in recognition of the possibility that she was a Condé. Letters dated 17 Apr 1287 confirmed that “Wautier seigneur de Nevele châtelain de Courtrai chevalier et Jeanne sa femme” had sold “ses manse, villa et terre de Warcoing” to “Béatrice de Courtrai veuve de Guillaume comte de Flandre” for her lifetime on 15 Oct 1283[362]. m ([27 Jun] 1284) GAUTHIER Heer van Nevele Châtelain de Courtrai, son of ---.]

12. daughter (-before 24 Dec 1296). Warlop cites a charter dated 24 Dec 1296 in which she is named as deceased[363]. m HELLIN [I] de Cysoing, son of ---.

13. [daughter (-after 20 Sep 1279). “Jean de Bevre écolier à Paris” informed “son frère Gérard de Bevre seigneur de Wallers et à sa sœur la demoiselle de Wallers” that he had granted revenue from Wallers to “Henri son frère” by charter dated 20 Sep 1279[364]. It is not known whether this daughter was the same person as one of the other daughters who are named above.]

The relationships, if any, between the following persons and the main Dixmude/Beveren family have not been ascertained.

1. JAN GILLES de Dixmude (-after 14 Nov 1320). A charter dated 14 Nov 1320 records that the city of Bruges had banished “Jean Gilles de Dixmude sergent dudit comte” [Robert Count of Flanders] and now appealed the punishment for having done so[365].

2. HECTOR de Dixmude (-after Sep 1340). Kervyn de Lettenhove’s commentary on Froissart’s chronicles records the muster list of combattants at “la bataille de monseigneur Loys conte de Flandres, de Nevers et de Rethel...à Aire et à Bapaumes”, from 26 Mar to 27 Sep 1340, which includes “Ecuyers de Flandres...Ector de Disquemue...”, a later passage recording payments made to him[366].

The following tentative reconstruction is based principally on information from the mid-19th century works of Van de Putte, mainly uncorroborated by primary source material, supplemented by primary sources recorded more recently by Buylaert. As will be seen, considerable uncertainty persists, including some contradictions between Buylaert’s sources and Van de Putte which suggests that the latter may not be reliable in other areas.

DIRK van Beveren, son of --- van Beveren & his wife --- (-[1340/Sep 1350]). His family origin is confirmed by the Sep 1350 charter of his presumed son Hendrik, cited below. Châtelain de Dixmude: “Thierri de Bevere châtelain de Dixmude...hommes de fief du comte de Flandre” and others notified that [the grandson of Dirk’s aunt Philippa by her first marriage] “Hugues de Lorraine seigneur de Martigny chevalier et Marguerite de Beaumez sa femme” had declared their intention to sell “le château et la terre de Bevere” to the count of Flanders by charter dated 4 Sep 1335[367]. “Thierri de Beverne châtelain de Dixmude chevalier et Alexandrine son épouse” sold “leur manoir...Bien acquis...du côté de Dixmude” to Dunes, with the consent of “Thierri leur fils aîné”, by charter dated Feb 1339 (O.S.?)[368]. Kervyn de Lettenhove’s commentary on Froissart’s chronicles records the muster list of combattants at “la bataille de monseigneur Loys conte de Flandres, de Nevers et de Rethel...à Aire et à Bapaumes”, from 26 Mar to 27 Sep 1340, which includes “chevaliers bannerets de la conté de Flandres...Ledit monseigneur de Flandres...Thierry de Bièvre chastelain de Dixmude...”, a later passage recording his compensation paid 27 Mar/20 Apr[369]. Dirk presumably died before Sep 1350 when [his supposed son] Hendrik is named as seigneur de Dixmude (see below).

m ([1322]) ALEXANDRINE d’Olhain, daughter of --- (-after Feb [1340]). “Thierri de Beverne châtelain de Dixmude chevalier et Alexandrine son épouse” sold “leur manoir...Bien acquis...du côté de Dixmude” to Dunes, with the consent of “Thierri leur fils aîné”, by charter dated Feb 1339 (O.S.?)[370]. Van de Putte dates her marriage to 1322 (no source cited)[371]. Secondary sources name her as Alexandrine d’Olhain, daughter of Jean d’Olhain & his wife Isabelle d’Aubigny, possibly named as Dirk’s wife from 1315[372]. Her family origin is confirmed by the epitaph of her daughter Johanna, cited below.

Dirk & his wife had [four or more] children:

1. DIRK van Beveren (-after 27 Sep 1340). “Thierri de Beverne châtelain de Dixmude chevalier et Alexandrine son épouse” sold “leur manoir...Bien acquis...du côté de Dixmude” to Dunes, with the consent of “Thierri leur fils aîné”, by charter dated Feb 1339 (O.S.?)[373]. Kervyn de Lettenhove’s commentary on Froissart’s chronicles records the muster list of combattants at “la bataille de monseigneur Loys conte de Flandres, de Nevers et de Rethel...à Aire et à Bapaumes”, from 26 Mar to 27 Sep 1340, which includes “chevaliers bannerets de la conté de Flandres...Ledit monseigneur de Flandres...Thierry de Bièvre chastelain de Dixmude...”, a later passage recording his compensation paid 27 Mar/20 Apr and an increase in payments to “Thierri de Dicquemue son fils” from 22 Jun to 27 Sep after he was knighted[374]. Dirk presumably predeceased his father as his supposed brother Hendrik is recorded as holding Dixmude.

2. son(s) . His/their existence is indicated by the Feb 1339 (O.S.) charter cited above which refers to Dirk as “fils aîné” of his parents.

3. [HENDRIK van Beveren (-after 18 Dec 1385, maybe Dixmude 1391). Van de Putte names Hendrik as son of Dirk van Beveren and his wife Alexandrine (no source cited)[375]. His succession to Dixmude suggests that this affiliation may be correct. His ancestry is confirmed by the Sep 1350 charter cited below, but that document does not confirm that Hendrik was Dirk’s son. An alternative possibility is that Hendrik was the son of an otherwise unrecorded younger brother of Dirk. Seigneur de Dixmude: “Henricus de Beverna miles dominus de Dixmuda et de Havra” confirmed letters of “bonæ memoriæ domini Theodorici domini de Beverna castellani de Dixmuda proavi mei et dominæ Margaritæ uxoris eius” by charter dated Sep 1350[376]. Van de Putte names “Henri de Dixmude…conseiller privé du comte Louis de Male en 1363” (no source citation)[377]. “Hendry de Bevre sire de Dicqmude et de Aine” was named in a charter dated 18 Dec 1385[378]. Van de Putte says that Hendrik died “à Dixmude, en 1391, dans la maison de Nicolas Collart” (no source cited)[379]. m (1354) as her third husband, JEANNE de Picquigny Dame de Canaples et d’Outrebois, widow firstly of JEAN de Mailly Seigneur de Talmas et de Buyre-au-Bois and secondly of JEAN [II] Seigneur de Créquy, daughter of JEAN de Picquigny Seigneur de Saint-Ouen et d’Ailly & his wife Martha d’Amiens (-after 1373). Van de Putte records her parentage and third marriage (no source cited)[380]. Père Anselme records her parentage and three marriages, noting that with her third husband she sold Outrebois to Charles V King of France in 1367 and that she was still living in 1373[381].] Hendrik & his wife had [one child]:

a) [DIRK van Dixmude (-after [1398-99], maybe after 1415). Van de Putte names Dirk as son of Hendrik van Beveren (no source cited)[382]. His succession to Dixmude suggests that this affiliation may be correct. Van de Putte records that “Thierri de Dixmude fit partie du cortège…en 1384…de Louis de Male dans l’église de Saint-Pierre à Lille” (no source citation)[383]. A list of knights in Flanders dated 1384/86 includes “mer Diederic van Dixmude...mer Jan van Dixmude”[384]. Châtelain/Seigneur de Dixmude: “Thierry van Bevre sgr de Dixmude” received a payment from “[le] bailli de Bruges” by charter dated 1392[385]. “Messire Thierri chastelain de Dicque mue, bourgois de Bruges” was named in charters dated 1397, and 1398-99[386]. Van de Putte names “Thierri de Dixmude, dernier descendant en ligne directe des seigneurs de Beveren”, adding that he commanded the army sent by Philippe “le Hardi” Duke of Burgundy against Willem Duke of Gelre in 1397 and was named “cousin” by Jean “Sans Peur” Duke of Burgundy in 1411 (no sources cited)[387]. Van de Putte records that “Thierri de Dixmude”, built “une léproserie à Watou vers 1400”, appointed “Jean de Steenbeke” as administrator of “la seigneurie de Balinghem, située entre Calais et Ardres” in 1412, sold it soon afterwards to the English, and rebuilt “le château de Dixmude” in 1415 (no sources cited)[388]. “Thierry de Bevere sgr de Dicqmue et de Bavelinghem” sealed a charter dated 1405[389]. m firstly ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Dirk’s wife has not been identified. Van de Putte names her “Marguerite de St. Disier, germaine au duc de Lorraine” (no source cited)[390]. That supposed person has not been traced in the family of Seigneurs de Saint-Dizier (see the document CHAMPAGNE NOBILITY-DAMPIERRE-sur-l’AUBE, JOINVILLE, RAMERUPT). m secondly ---. Van de Putte indicates that Dirk van Dixmude married twice, when recording that Jacob van Beveren (see below) sued his cousin Roland Alaerts, claiming that the latter’s grandmother [Johanna, see below] had been illegitimate “étant née de Thierri seigneur de Dixmude son oncle avant son 2e mariage et du vivant de sa première femme” (no sources cited)[391]. Van de Putte records that “François de Wulf seigneur de Reninghelst” married “en secondes noces Adelaide Van Hondekoutre dame de Dranoutre, Erweteghem et Oosterwyk, veuve de Jean de Dixmude” (no sources cited)[392]. It is not known whether Adelaide was the widow of Dirk Châtelain de Dixmude. Dirk & his [first wife had three children]:

i) [ENGELRAM . Van de Putte names “Engelram…l’aîné et ne laissa pas d’enfants de sa femme Jacqueline de Haicourt” as son of Dirk (no source cited)[393]. No primary source has been found which names this person, but “Haicourt” suggests that the following marriage may relate to Engelram.] same person as…? --- de Dixmude . The primary source which names this person has not been found. m --- d’Harcourt, daughter of JACQUES [I] d’Harcourt Baron de Montgommery et d’Havré & his wife Jeanne d’Enghien ([1386/1400?]-). The testament of “Philippes de Harcourt”, dated 13 Oct 1414, bequeathed property to “Jean et Christophle de Harcourt mes freres...ma sœur de Creseques...ma sœur de Diqueume...Jehannon de Harcourt la bastarde qui est à l’abbaye d’Espargne qui fut fille Jeanne de Mons et au batard fils de la femme qui fut Colin Boisel”[394].

ii) [FILIP . Van de Putte names “Philippe seigneur de Dixmude qui épousa Jeanne de Halewyn dame de la Vere” as second son of Dirk (no source cited)[395]. If his marriage date is correctly recorded below, this parentage seems unlikely to be correct. m (10 Sep 1438) JEANNE d’Halluin, daughter of JEAN d’Halluin & his wife ---. A charter dated 10 Sep 1438 records the marriage between “Philips heere van Diksmude” and “Jehanne van Halewijn, dochter van ridder Jan van Halewijn”[396]. There is confusion in secondary sources between this person and Jeanne d’Halluin, wife of Hendrik van Borselen Comte de Grandpré. The commentary in the manuscript of epitaphs in Flanders records that “deze Jehenne [referring to Hendrik’s wife] was wed^e van mer Philips heere van Dixmude, Watou ende Winnezeele”[397]. Van de Putte also names Filip’s wife “Jeanne d’Halewyn dame de la Vere” (no source cited)[398]. This suggested co-identity is impossible in view of the marriage date shown above and the 1444 marriage of Wolfard, son of Hendrik and his wife (see the document DUTCH NOBILITY).]

iii) [HENDRIK (-after 1411). . Van de Putte names “Henri mort à marier” as third son of Dirk, noting that Jean “Sans Peur” Duke of Burgundy called him “son cousin” when granting permission to fortify Dixmude in 1411 (no source cited)[399]. As noted above, in his 1842 work, Van de Putte links this reference to Hendrik’s supposed father Dirk[400].]

Dirk & his [second] wife had one child:

iv) JOHANNA van Beveren (-after 13 Jan 1434). Doubt about Johanna’s legitimacy was raised, as noted above. Dame de Dixmude. A charter dated 13 Jan 1434 (N.S.) records a lawsuit between “Daneel Alaerts, raadsheer, en diens echtgenote edelre...vrauwen Johanne van Bevere, vrauwe van Dixmude” and “Jacop van Bevere”[401]. Van de Putte records that Johanna married firstly “Arnould de Beerst, qui était du lignage de Lichtervelde” whose daughter “Marguerite de Beerst” founded the Cordeliers at Dixmude where she died 25 Mar 1459 and was buried (no sources cited)[402]. m firstly ARNOUT van Beerst, son of ---. m secondly as his second wife, DANIEL Alaerts, son of --- (-Gent 26 Dec 1430[403]). Johanna & her first husband had one child:

(a) MARGARETA van Beerst (-Dixmude 25 Mar 1459, bur Dixmude Cordeliers). Van de Putte records her parentage, noting that she married “Jean dit de Perceval”, son of her stepfather by his first marriage, founded the Cordeliers at Dixmude where she died 25 Mar 1459 and was buried (no sources cited)[404]. m JAN Alaerts, son of DANIEL Alaerts [Margareta’s stepfather] & his first wife Marie [de] Percheval[405] (-19 Dec 1451, bur Dixmude). An epitaph at Dixmude records the burial of “Jan Allaerts dit Percheval sr de Dixmude” who died 19 Dec 1451[406]. Margareta & her husband had one child:

(1) ROLAND Alaerts (-before Jun 1464, maybe Gent 19 Dec 1452[407]). Van de Putte records Roland as son of “Marguerite de Beerst”, daughter of Johanna van Beveren by her first husband, and “Jean dit de Perceval”, son of Daniel Alaerts by a first marriage (no sources cited)[408]. Châtelain de Dixmude. A charter dated 14 Jun 1464 records the death of “feu messire Rolland en son vivant vicomte et chastellain de Dixmude” and steps taken by “Jaques de Bevre escuier seigneur de Jumelles, soy disant heritier apparant de la baronnie et seignourie de Dixmude” to assert his rights[409].

4. JOHANNA van Beveren (-17 Dec 1385, bur Lille Saint-Pierre). An epitaph at Lille Saint-Pierre records the death 17 Dec 1385 of “madame Jehanne de Bevre, fille de monsr Thierry de Bevre, chevalier, sr de Dixmude, et de dame Alexandre d’Ollehain, ladite dame Jenne jadis espeuse à...Jean de Ghistelle, chevalier, sr. d’Esclebecq”[410]. m JAN van Gistel Heer van Eskelbeke, son of --- (-[1366/85]).

The precise relationship between the following person and the preceding family has not been ascertained, although the succession of his grandson Jacob van Beveren as seigneur de Dixmude indicates that he was at the time the senior surviving representative of the Beveren family. Documents cited below cite “Malmy”, a fief of the county of Bar which was sub-enfeoffed to the seigneurs de Hans (of the Grandpré family, see the document CHAMPAGNE NOBILITY-PORCIEN, RETHEL, GRANDPRE). Barthélemy was unable to ascertain how Malmy entered the Beveren family, but noted a manuscript genealogy which records that “Gérard de Beveren châtelain de Dixmude, dixième [error for deuxième] fils de Thierry et de Beatrix de Wallers” married “l’héritière de Han”[411]. This Gerard has not otherwise been identified, although the reference to his parents presumably relates to Dirk [III] and his wife Isabelle de Wallers (see above).

1. --- van Beveren . The succession of Jacob van Beveren, after the death of Roland Alaerts, indicates that he was the next senior member of the Beveren/Dixmude family. Van de Putte names “Thierri seigneur de Dixmude son oncle”[412], in another passage naming “Jan de Dixmude” as younger son of Hendrik van Beveren and father of Jacob (no sources cited)[413]. From a chronological perspective, this suggestion appears impossible. Another impossible suggestion was made by Van de Putte in his 1842 work, naming “Marie de Dixmude, descendante du frère de Thierri dont nous avons parlé en 1128”[414]. He is presumably referring to Dirk [I] (see above), a supposed descent from whom (even if correct) seems unprovable considering the lack of available source material. m ---. One child:

a) JAN van Beveren (-after 30 Oct 1396). Seigneur d’Aure et de Malmy. “Jean de Beveren seigneur d’Aure” swore homage to Yolande de Flandre Ctss de Bar for “Clermont, de ce qu’il possédait à Vienne-la-Ville [et] la seigneurie de Malmy” by charter dated 15 Feb 1391 (O.S.?), renewed 30 Oct 1396[415]. As noted above, Van de Putte names “Jan de Dixmude” and his wife “Isabelle dame de Jumelles” as parents of Jacob (no sources cited)[416]. m as her first husband, ISABELLE de --- Dame de Jumelles, daughter of ---. She married secondly Jean [III] Comte de Grandpré. Barthélemy records her family origin and two marriages (correcting an earlier passage in which he names her “Isabelle de Fumel”), noting that she had two sons by her first husband “Jacques et Henri”[417]. The primary source on which this information is based has not been identified, although an indication of her family’s property is provided by the 14 Apr 1414 charter under which [her second husband] “Jean [III] Comte de Grandpré” gave proxy for swearing homage to the comte de Ligny for “la terre du Bocque mouvante de la châtellenie d’Ailly qu’il possédait du chef de sa femme”[418]. Another indication of the family name of Jacob’s mother is suggested by the tomb of “messire Anthoine de Sacquespée chevalier seigneur de Dixmude…” (died 11 Nov 1568) which records his 16 quarters (in order) “Sacquespée, Jonglet, Haveskerke, St-Amand, Lens, Rubenpré, Dixmude, Sains, Recourt, Morbecque, Stavele, Hondercoutre, Fay-Hullu, Droncham, La Vieville et Wissocq”[419]. Unfortunately, the order of names does not reflect the usual presentation of 16 quarters of ancestry. The name “Sains”, adjacent to “Dixmude”, may refer to the mother of the three siblings but this is not beyond doubt. Jan & his wife had three children:

i) JACOB van Beveren (-1470). Barthélemy records that Isabelle Dame de Jumelles had two sons “Jacques et Henri” by her first husband[420]. A charter dated 13 Jan 1434 (N.S.) records a lawsuit between “Daneel Alaerts, raadsheer, en diens echtgenote edelre...vrauwen Johanne van Bevere, vrauwe van Dixmude” and “Jacop van Bevere”[421]. Heer van Nevele: “messire Jacques de Bevere seigneur de Nivelle” is named in a charter dated 1437[422]. Seigneur de Jumelles, Heer van Watou: a charter dated 12 Nov 1449 names “Jacob van Bevre heer van Jumieles en van Watuwe”[423]. A list of nobles in Flanders dated 12 Mar 1454 includes “Jacques de Dixmude”[424]. A charter dated 14 Jun 1464 records the death of “feu messire Rolland en son vivant vicomte et chastellain de Dixmude” and steps taken by “Jaques de Bevre escuier seigneur de Jumelles, soy disant heritier apparant de la baronnie et seignourie de Dixmude” to assert his rights[425]. Van de Putte records that Jacob sued his cousin Roland Alaerts, claiming that the latter’s grandmother had been illegitimate “étant née de Thierri seigneur de Dixmude son oncle avant son 2e mariage et du vivant de sa première femme” and therefore had no right to succeed to Dixmude, and was awarded “la seigneurie de Watou” (no sources cited)[426]. Seigneur de Dixmude: “Jacques seigneur de Dixmude” is named among Flemish nobles in a convocation dated 1464[427]. A charter dated 1469 names “Jaques de Bevre seigneur de Diquemude”[428]. Van de Putte records that Jacob married firstly “Isabelle d’Ailly” and secondly “Marie de la Vichte” but died childless in 1470 (no sources cited)[429].

ii) HENDRIK van Beveren (-[1492]). Barthélemy records that Isabelle Dame de Jumelles had two sons “Jacques et Henri” by her first husband[430]. Seigneur d’Aure et de Malmy. Seigneur de Champigneulle et de Saint-Jean [Grandpré fiefs]: “Henri de Disquemue ou Dixmude seigneur d’Aure” swore homage to the king for “Champigneulle et Saint-Jean” by charter dated 4 Feb 1453 (O.S.?), in which he promised payments to Edouard [II] Comte de Grandpré[431]. Jacques [III] Seigneur de Hans [Grandpré] swore homage to the comte de Bar, naming among his sub-fiefholders “soulloit tenir Thierry de Beuvres chevaliers de mes prédecesseurs…[et] de present les tient de moy Henry de Disquemue…la ville de Courtaumont…la ville de Malmy”, by charter dated 1456[432]. “Henri de Dixmude seigneur de Malmy” listed the territories within his fief to Jacques Seigneur de Hans by charter dated 27 May 1458[433]. “Henri de Dixmude” founded “une messe quotidienne dite messe d’Aure” at Sainte-Menehould by charter dated 1474[434]. Barthélemy records that “Henri de Dixmude” died “vers 1492 sans héritier de Marguerite de la Bove”, his heir being his nephew “Archambaud de Haveskerke fils de Renaud d’Haveskerke gouverneur de Rupelmonde et de Marie de Beveren” (see below)[435]. If this date of death is correct, Hendrik must have been extremely old. Barthélemy records details of his successors at Malmy but does not discuss what happened to the Grandpré fiefs of Champigneulle and Saint-Jean[436], the implication being that Hendrik disposed of these territories before he died. m MARGUERITE de la Bove, daughter of ---. Barthélemy records that “Henri de Dixmude” died “vers 1492 sans héritier de Marguerite de la Bove”[437].

iii) MARIE van Beveren (-1472, bur Haveskerke). Van de Putte records her parentage, marriage, date of death, and place of burial (no sources cited)[438]. m as his second wife, REINOLD van Haverskerke, son of --- (-Nov 1472, bur Haverskerke).

1. REINOLD van Haverskerke, son of --- (-Nov 1472, bur Haverskerke). Van de Putte names him “seigneur...d’Estaires, Bailleul, Clery-sur-Somme, Ruminghem, Steenbeck, Zuutberquin” and records his date of death and place of burial (no sources cited)[439]. The primary source which records his parents’ names has not been identified. m firstly ALIDE de Mortagne dite d’Espierres, daughter of HUBERT de Mortagne Seigneur d’Espierres & his wife Alide de Crequy. Van de Putte records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[440]. m secondly MARIE van Beveren, daughter of [JAN van Beveren & his wife Isabelle Dame de Jumelles] (-1472, bur Haverskerke). Van de Putte records her parentage, marriage, date of death, and place of burial (no sources cited)[441]. Reinold & his second wife had [three] children:

a) [JAN van Haverskerke . Van de Putte names him “seigneur de Bailleul et de Bernay, maître d’hôtel de Philippe-le-Hardi”, whom he served as “page d’armes à la bataille de Poitiers”, as older son of Reinold and his second wife, adding that he married “Reinette d’Oisel” (no sources cited)[442]. If this information is correct, Jan presumably predeceased his maternal uncle as no record has been found of his succession to Dixmude.]

b) ARCHAMBAUD van Haverskerke (-28 May 1507, bur Dixmude). Van de Putte records his parentage, noting his succession as Seigneur de Dixmude[443]. Barthélemy names “Archambaud de Haveskerke fils de Renaud d’Haveskerke gouverneur de Rupelmonde et de Marie de Beveren” as heir of his maternal uncle “Henri de Dixmude” (see above)[444]. Charters dated Feb 1481 (N.S.), 1501 and 1502 name “mer Archebout van Aveskerke, heere van Dixmude” as “seigneur de Dixmude”, “Archembault van Haveskerke ruddere”, and “Archembault ruddere heere van Dixmuide, van Watewe” respectively[445]. An epitaph at Dixmude (destroyed in 1794) recorded the burial of “Arcembaldus de Haveskerke...miles et dominus temporalis Dixmudensis, Watou et Jumelles” who died 28 May 1507[446]. m MATHILDE de Barbançon heiress of Erquelines and Bièvene, daughter of JEAN de Barbançon Seigneur d’Erquelines et de Bièvene & his wife Mathilde de Ruimont. Van de Putte records her parentage and marriage, noting her supposed descendants (which contradicts other indications that Archembaud died childless) (no sources cited)[447].

c) ANTOINETTE van Haverskerke . Van de Putte names “Antonia van Haverskerke” as daughter of Marie and her husband, noting her marriage to “Jean Sacquespée seigneur d’Escourt, Baudemont etc” (no sources cited)[448]. On the next page, Van de Putte contradicts himself by naming Antonia as the daughter of “Archembaud”[449]. A different perspective is provided by Van de Putte in his 1861 work, where he names “Pierre seigneur de Dixmude” as son of Archembaud who is named above, and father of a second Archembaud and of Antoinette (no sources cited)[450]. No primary source has been identified to confirm which version is correct, but the death of Antoinette’s son-in-law in 1518 suggests insufficient time for an additional generation in the Haverskerke family. Van de Putte records the succession of her son Antoine (died 26 Oct 1518) as Seigneur de Dixmude and provides details of the descendants of his brother and heir Guillaume de Sacquespée (died 18 Dec 1549) who inherited Dixmude (no sources cited)[451]. m JEAN de Sacquespée Seigneur d’Escout [en Artois], son of ---. Van de Putte provides some background concerning his family[452]. Béthune’s edition of the manuscript of Flanders epitaphs records entries at Dixmude for the Sacquespée family[453].

The precise relationships between the following persons and the Beveren/Dixmude family have not been ascertained.

1. JAN van Dixmude/Beveren (-[Aug 1367/1373?]). Van de Putte names “Henri de Dixmude…conseiller privé du comte Louis de Male en 1363” and “Jean de Dixmude sire de Beveren…honoré des mêmes fonctions par le dit comte en 1366” (no source citation)[454]. It is unclear how Jan could have been “sire de Beveren” assuming the proposed sale of the castle of Beveren, recorded in the 4 Sep 1335 charter cited above, was finalised. “Ian van Beveren” sealed a charter dated Aug 1367 which records revenue paid to him by “[le] comte et...la comtesse de Clèves, par le receveur du pays de Malines”[455]. Jan is named as deceased in the 1381 record of his wife quoted below, and presumably died before the [1377/78] accounts also cited under his wife. As noted below, DuLong says that he “was no longer living in 1373”. m (before 1365) [as her second husband?] GUILLEMINE [Wilhelmina] [van Straten] Vrauw van den Torre, daughter of --- (-[1386]). DuLong names “Guilleimine de Straten, dame of La Tore, Straten, and Varsenare, fl. 1368-1386” as the wife of Jacob van Dudzele and mother of Elisabeth who married Roger van Gistel[456]: follow her hyperlink for more discussion. A list of property holders at Bruges in 1365 includes “vrauwe Willemine [van Straten], vrouwe van den Torre, uxor here Jan van Bevere”[457]. Accounts dated 1377/78 record “Dame Elisabeth, fille de sire Jacques de Dudzeele, femme de Roger de Ghistelles” holding a fief “situé dans le moer de Straten, paroisse de Saint-André”, granted to her by “Guillelmine, dame de la Torre...en qualité de sa plus proche héritière”[458]. A list of property holders at Bruges in 1381 includes “vrauwe Wilgemine van Straten, vrauwe vanden Torre, wedewe met Jans van Bevre”[459]. A document dated 1384 records “vrauwe Willemine, vrouwe vander Torre, uxor her Jans van Bevere” holding a fief “ene stede staende in Varssenare diemen heet Straten...”, who was succeeded in this fief by “Jan van Gistel” [presumably the son of Roger van Gistel and Elisabeth van Dudzele - follow Guillemine’s hyperlink][460]. This last document suggests that Guillemine and Jan died childless. DuLong indicates that Guillemine’s husband Jan “was no longer living in 1373” and that she married thirdly “Messire Hector, sire de Voorhout” (no sources cited for either statement)[461]. Buylaert cites sources dated between 2 Jun 1373 and 27 Apr 1391 which name Hector van Voorhoute, but none which name Guillemine as his wife[462].

2. RENIER van Beveren (-after 1374). “Reinere de Beveren” sealed a charter dated 1374[463].

3. JAN van Dixmude (-after [1384/86], maybe 1412). A list of knights in Flanders dated 1384/86 includes “mer Diederic van Dixmude...mer Jan van Dixmude”[464]. Van de Putte records that “Jean de Dixmude mourut d’une maladie épidémique” in 1412 (no sources cited)[465].

4. MARIE van Dixmude (-after 13 Jul 1440). Van de Putte records Marie as “fille de Michel et de Denise Schattin” (no source citation), but misrecords her death in 1404 (which contradicts the other sources cited below)[466]. In his 1861 work, Van de Putte suggests a reconstruction of her branch of the family[467]. Vrouw van Denterghem. A charter dated 29 Oct 1409 names “Marie van Dixmude, vrouwe van Denterghem, wedue van Pieter van den Zijpe” and her children[468]. A charter dated 4 Sep 1426 names “Marie van Dixmude, vrouwe van Denterghem ende van Wasiers, wedue mer Pieter van den Zijpe”[469]. A charter dated 13 Jul 1440 names “Marie van Dixemude, wedue van mer Pieter van der Sijpe ridder”[470]. m PIETER van den Zijpe, son of --- (-before 29 Oct 1409).

1. PIETER van Dixmude . He is named as father of Joos in the epitaph quoted below. m ---. The name of Pieter’s wife is not known. Pieter & his wife had one child:

a) JOOS van Dixmude (-Oct 1508, bur Gent St Niklaas). Knight of St John of Jerusalem: a list of ships at Ypres dated 1466 includes “her Joos van Dixmude rudder van Hierusalem”[471]. An epitaph at Gent St Niklaas records “Joos van Dixmuyde, filius Pieters, rudder des Helichs Grafs” who died Oct 1508[472].

In his 1842 work, Van de Putte records that a branch of the family of the châtelains de Dixmude “paraît être établie à Ypres” and names numerous family members recorded at Ypres (connections have not been found with the persons named below)[473]. By way of background, he cites a chronicle of events ending in 1436 written by Jan van Dixmude canon at Ypres Saint-Martin (who was, according to Lambin who edited the chronicle, the son of “Jakob van Dixmude [living 1407] en van Clare Vondelinc”, grandson of “Wouter”, and great-grandson of “Jacob van Dixmude…en van de vrouw van Oostervant” this last-named Jacob being named in sources at Ypres dated 1316, 1338, 1339 and 1340) which recounts the descendants of “Henrik van Beveren, gezegd van Dixmude, zoon van Diederik den VII [named “Dirk [IV]” above]…en zynen zoon Jan” who, according to Lambin, were named in sources of “Onze-Lieve-Vrouw te Ypre” dated between 1290 and 1330[474]. Lambin says that the chronicle’s author was nephew of “Pieter van Dixmude” who in 1381 donated property to Ypres Saint-Martin where his arms were displayed quartering the arms of “Oostervant, de Steenbrugghe, de Morbeke, de Hondecoutre, de la Woestyne, de Bouwenkercke, Bryde, de Wale, de Voocht, van Halewyn, de Bourgogne, de Ramecourt, de Stavele, van Waelscappel, van der Gracht, de la Cornhuuse, van Oultre, enz”[475]. The origin of Lambin’s information is unclear as the chronicle itself records regional political events and provides no details concerning the history of the Beveren/Dixmude family. In his 1861 work, Van de Putte suggests a reconstruction of the Ypres branch of the family[476]. Béthune’s edition of the 16th century manuscript of epitaphs in Flanders includes numerous entries at Ypres relating to this branch of the Dixmude family[477].

Chapter 6. HEREN van GAVRE [GAVERE]

Gavre (Gavere in Flemish) is located south of the city of Kortrijk [Courtrai] in the present-day Belgian province of West Flanders. Goethals (who studied the family in great detail in the mid-19th century, with mixed results for the earlier generations) says that, in medieval times, Gavre was situated in the county of Aalst and notes confusion with another place of the same name near Halluin on the present-day Belgian/French border[478].

A. HEREN van GAVRE [GAVERE]

1. RASO [I] [van Gavre] (-[after 1060]). "…Rasonis…" signed the charter dated 1034 under which "Heimericus de Lophen" donated "hereditatem meam in pago Bracbantense in villa Berda vel Cuckenbeca" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[479]. "…Razonis…" signed the charter dated 1040 under which "Imma de Laren cum filia sua Diduuara" submitted themselves to Saint-Pierre de Gand[480]. “…Rasonis de Gavera…” subscribed the charter dated May 1047 under which Baudouin V Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of Marciennes abbey[481]. "…Razonis…" signed the charter dated 1060 under which "femina Godelif" submitted herself to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[482].

2. JAN van Gavre (-after 13 Sep 1083). "…Joannes de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 13 Sep 1083 under which Gérard Bishop of Cambrai donated "Altare de Huneghem" to Gand Saint-Pierre[483].

[Two siblings], parents not known:

1. RASO [II] van Gavre (-after 1 Feb 1117). "…Razonis de Gavara, Ansboldi nepotis eius…" signed the charter dated to [1073] under which "Walterus de Afsna" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[484]. "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Rasseghem et Lede" to "Gisilberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "…Raso de Gavra…"[485]. "…Razonis de Gauera, Rothardi de Sotengem, Razonis de Melne…" signed the charter dated 1090 under which "Duum cum filiabus Folquif et Oda et Ingelrad" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[486]. "…Walteri de Sottengem, Rasonis de Gavra…" signed the charter dated 1114 under which "Willelmus de Bethunia dominus de Tenremonde et Mathildis uxor mea" granted rights to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[487]. "Galterus custos Teruanensis, Haket castellanus Brugensis, Galterus castellanus Curtracensis, Baldwinus de Alost, Razo de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 1115 under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey, with the consent of "Adam, Formosellenis castelli tunc domino"[488]. "Wenemarus castellanus Gandensis, Hachet castellanus Brugensis, Galterus castellanus Curtracensis, Baldewinus de Alost et Iwain frater eius, Razo de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 1 Feb 1117 under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey[489].

2. [--- .] m ---. One child:

a) ANSBOLD . "…Razonis de Gavara, Ansboldi nepotis eius…" signed the charter dated to [1073] under which "Walterus de Afsna" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[490].

1. RASO [III] van Gavre (-killed in battle 27 Jun 1149). "…Razo de Gaveren…" witnessed the charter dated 7 Jul 1123 under which "Hugo de Sancto Paulo cognomen habens Campdaveine" donated property to the monastery of Bourbourg, in the presence of Charles Count of Flanders[491]. "…Razo de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 14 Apr 1127 under which Guillaume Count of Flanders granted privileges to the town of Saint-Omer[492]. "Razonis de Gavere, Razonis filii eius…" signed the charter dated 1130 under which "Heleuuif cum Berta sorore mea" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[493]. "…Simonis de Oisy…Razonis de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 1139 under which Baudouin IV Comte de Hainaut granted rights to the Knights Templars[494]. "Rasonis de Gavera …" witnessed the charter dated 22 Sep 1139 under which "Iwanus de Gand…cum uxoris meæ Lauretæ filiæ Theoderici comitis" donated property to "Fratrum Trunciniensis ecclesiæ" near Gand[495]. [“Gertrudis castellana Montensis” donated “allodium...apud Inferiorem Eham et apud Maternam et apud Wolverkerke” to Eename abbey, with the consent of “...Razone de Gavera...”, by undated charter[496]. It is uncertain whether this document refers to Raso [III] or Raso [IV].] m ---. The name of Raso’s wife is not known. Raso [III] & his wife had two children:

a) RASO [IV] van Gavre (-killed in battle Raucourt [1150]). "Razonis de Gavere, Razonis filii eius…" signed the charter dated 1130 under which "Heleuuif cum Berta sorore mea" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[497]. “Willelmi de Boular, Arnoldi de Aldenarde, Rasonis de Gauere, Arnoldi fratris eius...” witnessed the charter dated 1150 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed “terra...Oedevelt...et...silva...Meentocht” to Gand Saint-Pierre[498]. The Chronicon Hanoniense records that "miles...Rasso de Gaura" was killed "in obsidione [Roncort]" during the war between Thierry Count of Flanders and “comite Hanoniensi”[499]. m (after 1137) as her second husband, EVA de Chièvres, widow of GILLES de Chin Seigneur de Berlaimont, daughter and heiress of GUY de Chièvres & his wife Ida --- (-after her third husband). The Chronicon Hanoniense records that "miles...Rasso de Gaura" married "Damison de Cirvia" after the death of “Egidii de Cin”[500]. Nicolas Bishop of Cambrai confirmed the property of Saint-Ghislain, including the donation of “unum mansum in Bovingis” made by "Domina Æva quæ cognominatur Domoisuns" for the soul of "viri sui Ægidii", by charter dated 1143[501]. She married thirdly ([1150]) Nicholas [III] Seigneur de Florennes et de Rumigny. The Chronicon Hanoniense refers to the wife of "Nicholaus [qui et Ruminium et Florinas castra posedit" as "Damison de Cirvia"[502]. “Domina Eva de Cirvia que dicitur Domisons” donated “medietatem ville...Erbisul” to Saint-Ghislain (founded by “genitricis nostre Ide”), for the soul of “viri sui Razonis de Gavara”, by charter dated 1161, signed by “Razonis et Widonis filiorum ipsius Eve, et Razonis...”[503]. Raso [IV] & his wife had three children:

i) RASO [V] van Gavre (-[1186/90]). "…Razonis de Gauera…" signed the charter dated 1156 under which Thierry Count of Flanders approved the privileges of the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[504]. "…Razonis de Gavere…" signed the charter dated 1163 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed possessions of the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[505].

- see below.

ii) GUIDO van Gavre . “Domina Eva de Cirvia que dicitur Domisons” donated “medietatem ville...Erbisul” to Ghislenghien (founded by “genitricis nostre Ide”), for the soul of “viri sui Razonis de Gavara”, by charter dated 1161, signed by “Razonis et Widonis filiorum ipsius Eve, et Razonis...”[506].

iii) BERTHA van Gavre ([1140/50]-after 1202). The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Berta, Rassonis de Gauris et Damisoni de Cirvia filia" as wife of "Eustacium [filium Eustachii de Ruez…senior]"[507]. “Nobilis mulier domina Berta de Morlenwes” donated part “allodii sui...ei hereditario jure pervenerat in territorio de Montegni” to Cambron, with the consent of “filii sui Eustachii domini de Rodio”, by charter dated 1202[508]. m EUSTACHE [II] du Rœulx, son of EUSTACHE [I] Seigneur du Rœulx & his wife Marie de Morlanwelz (-1186, bur Rœulx Saint-Feuillien).

b) ARNOUT van Gavre (-after 1155). “Willelmi de Boular, Arnoldi de Aldenarde, Rasonis de Gauere, Arnoldi fratris eius...” witnessed the charter dated 1150 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed “terra...Oedevelt...et...silva...Meentocht” to Gand Saint-Pierre[509]. "…Arnulfus de Gavera…" signed the charter dated to [1150] under which the abbot of Vicogne records donations made to the abbey[510]. “...Arnulphus de Gavra...” subscribed the charter dated 1154 under which Baudouin IV Comte de Hainaut confirmed various properties to the church of Cambron[511]. "…Arnulfi de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 1155 under which Baudouin IV Comte de Hainaut settled a dispute between the abbey of Saint-Ghislain and "dominum Gossewinum de Montibus"[512].

RASO [V] van Gavre, son of RASO [IV] van Gavre & his wife Eva de Chièvres (-[1186/90]). "…Razonis de Gauera…" signed the charter dated 1156 under which Thierry Count of Flanders approved the privileges of the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[513]. “Domina Eva de Cirvia que dicitur Domisons” donated “medietatem ville...Erbisul” to Ghislenghien (founded by “genitricis nostre Ide”), for the soul of “viri sui Razonis de Gavara”, by charter dated 1161, signed by “Razonis et Widonis filiorum ipsius Eve, et Razonis...”[514]. "…Razonis de Gavere…" signed the charter dated 1163 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed possessions of the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[515]. "Razo de Gavera…Flandrensis comitis pincerna…cum uxore sua Magtilde" donated "terram…apud Holebecam" to Ninove by charter dated 1166[516]. The Chronicon Hanoniense records "Iacobus de Avethnis, Egidius de Sancto Oberto, Rasso de Gaura" among the knights who served Baudouin V Comte de Hainaut at the siege of "castrum Bretenghes" [Brettingen] in the war with “Henricus comes Namurcensis et Lusceleborch”, dated to 1172 in a later passage[517]. "…Roberti advocate Bethunie, Rassonis de Gavera, Rogeri Curtracensis castellani…" signed the charter dated [24 Apr/12 Jun] 1177 under which Philippe Count of Flanders donated revenue to the church of Notre-Dame de Capelle[518]. "Razo de Gavera…comitis Flandriæ pincerna" donated property "apud Hollebeccam…Huppesrot" to Ninove by charter dated 1179[519]. “Razo de Gavera” donated property to Ninove abbey by charter dated 27 Mar 1186[520]. "…Razonis de Gavera…" signed the charter dated Nov 1187 under which Philippe Count of Flanders declared that "Euerardus castellanus Tornacensi" had donated property to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[521].

m MATHILDE, daughter of ---. "Razo de Gavera…Flandrensis comitis pincerna…cum uxore sua Magtilde" donated "terram…apud Holebecam" to Ninove by charter dated 1166[522].

Raso [V] & his wife had two children:

1. RASO [VI] van Gavre (-after 1212). "Razo de Gavera et uxor eius Claricia et frater eius Razo et filius eius itidem Razo" donated property "de allodio Lidekercensi ipsa Liedekerka ecclesia" to Ninove by charter dated 1190[523]. “Willelmus de Betunia dominus de Tenremonde et Mathilde uxor mea” granted privileges to Gand Saint-Pierre by charter dated 1193, witnessed by "…Walteri de Sottinghem, Rasonis de Gavera…"[524]. "Razo de Gavera" donated "totam decimam de Lidekerca…" to Ninove, with the consent of "uxore mea Claricia et liberis meis et Razone fratre meo", by charter dated 1195[525]. “Razo de Gavera pincerna Flandriæ” donated property to Ninove abbey, with the consent of "uxoris meæ Clariciæ", by charter dated Aug 1201[526]. “Dominus Raso de Gavera et Clarissia eius uxor et eorum filii Raso junior, Arnulfus et Philippus” transferred their rights “in allodio Geldonie” [Jodoigne] to Henri I Duke of Brabant by charter dated 1208[527]. "Razo dominus de Gavera et de Lidekerka" donated rights "in decima de Lumbecca et de Strithem" to Ninove by charter dated 1209[528]. “Eustachius dominus de Ruez” donated “Heriermes...de Lens...de Chirvia” to Cambron, in the presence of “plurium nobilium virorum parentum meorum...domini Rassonis senioris de Gavera et Rassonis junioris filii sui, domini de Chirvia, Hogonis de Florines, Gerardi de Gauche, Godefridi de Winchi et Egidii de Hallut”, by charter dated 13 Aug 1210[529]. “Razo de Gavera comitis Flandriæ pincerna” confirmed the donation of property "in Breedenbroc" made by "filius meus Arnoldus" to Ninove abbey, with the consent of "filiis meis Razone de Bouleir et Philippo fratre suo", by charter dated 1212[530]. "Galterus de Sottengem et uxor mea Ricaldis" donated property "in parochia de Felseca" to Ninove by charter dated 1212, another charter dated 1212 recording that "Arnoldus de Aldenardo" confirmed the donations made by "dominus Galterus de Sotengem de consensu matris meæ Ricaldis" signed by "Razonis de Gavera et Arnoldi filii sui, Walteri de Sotengem et Oliveri fratris eius…"[531]. m CLARICE, daughter of --- (-after 1208). "Razo de Gavera et uxor eius Claricia et frater eius Razo et filius eius itidem Razo" donated property "de allodio Lidekercensi ipsa Liedekerka ecclesia" to Ninove by charter dated 1190[532]. "Razo de Gavera" donated "totam decimam de Lidekerca…" to Ninove, with the consent of "uxore mea Claricia et liberis meis et Razone fratre meo", by charter dated 1195[533]. “Razo de Gavera pincerna Flandriæ” donated property to Ninove abbey, with the consent of "uxoris meæ Clariciæ", by charter dated Aug 1201[534]. “Dominus Raso de Gavera et Clarissia eius uxor et eorum filii Raso junior, Arnulfus et Philippus” transferred their rights “in allodio Geldonie” [Jodoigne] to Henri I Duke of Brabant by charter dated 1208[535]. Thierry d’Orjo suggests that last charter indicates that Clarice may have been Clarice de Montaigu, daughter of of Godefroi Comte de Montaigu, de Clermont et de Duras & his wife Juliane de Duras, on the basis that Jodoigne was the property of Clarice de Montaigu’s mother[536]. Raso [VI] & his wife had four children:

a) RASO [VII] van Gavre (-before 1214). "Razo de Gavera et uxor eius Claricia et frater eius Razo et filius eius itidem Razo" donated property "de allodio Lidekercensi ipsa Liedekerka ecclesia" to Ninove by charter dated 1190[537]. Seigneur de Chièvres: “Eustachius dominus de Ruez” donated “Heriermes...de Lens...de Chirvia” to Cambron, in the presence of “plurium nobilium virorum parentum meorum...domini Rassonis senioris de Gavera et Rassonis junioris filii sui, domini de Chirvia, Hogonis de Florines, Gerardi de Gauche, Godefridi de Winchi et Egidii de Hallut”, by charter dated 13 Aug 1210[538]. Heer van Boulaere: “Razo de Gavera comitis Flandriæ pincerna” confirmed the donation of property "in Breedenbroc" made by "filius meus Arnoldus" to Ninove abbey, with the consent of "filiis meis Razone de Bouleir et Philippo fratre suo", by charter dated 1212[539].

- see below.

b) ARNOUT van Gavre (-1 Oct 1249). “Dominus Raso de Gavera et Clarissia eius uxor et eorum filii Raso junior, Arnulfus et Philippus” transferred their rights “in allodio Geldonie” [Jodoigne] to Henri I Duke of Brabant by charter dated 1208[540]. “Razo de Gavera comitis Flandriæ pincerna” confirmed the donation of property "in Breedenbroc" made by "filius meus Arnoldus" to Ninove abbey, with the consent of "filiis meis Razone de Bouleir et Philippo fratre suo", by charter dated 1212[541]. "Galterus de Sottengem et uxor mea Ricaldis" donated property "in parochia de Felseca" to Ninove by charter dated 1212, another charter dated 1212 recording that "Arnoldus de Aldenardo" confirmed the donations made by "dominus Galterus de Sotengem de consensu matris meæ Ricaldis" signed by "Razonis de Gavera et Arnoldi filii sui, Walteri de Sotengem et Oliveri fratris eius…"[542].

- HEREN van SCHORISSE [ESCORNAIX].

c) FILIP (-[1219/Oct 1221]). “Dominus Raso de Gavera et Clarissia eius uxor et eorum filii Raso junior, Arnulfus et Philippus” transferred their rights “in allodio Geldonie” [Jodoigne] to Henri I Duke of Brabant by charter dated 1208[543]. “Razo de Gavera comitis Flandriæ pincerna” confirmed the donation of property "in Breedenbroc" made by "filius meus Arnoldus" to Ninove abbey, with the consent of "filiis meis Razone de Bouleir et Philippo fratre suo", by charter dated 1212[544].

d) BRIGITTE van Gavre . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m FASTRE de Ligne Seigneur de Montreuil, son of --- (-after Feb 1246).

2. RASO (-after 1195). "Razo de Gavera et uxor eius Claricia et frater eius Razo et filius eius itidem Razo" donated property "de allodio Lidekercensi ipsa Liedekerka ecclesia" to Ninove by charter dated 1190[545]. "Razo de Gavera" donated "totam decimam de Lidekerca…" to Ninove, with the consent of "uxore mea Claricia et liberis meis et Razone fratre meo", by charter dated 1195[546].

RASO [VII] van Gavre, son of RASO [VI] van Gavre & his wife Clarice --- (-before 1214). "Razo de Gavera et uxor eius Claricia et frater eius Razo et filius eius itidem Razo" donated property "de allodio Lidekercensi ipsa Liedekerka ecclesia" to Ninove by charter dated 1190[547]. Seigneur de Chièvres: “R[azo] [dominus] de Gavera et de Cirvia” ratified the donation of land made to Alne by “Nicolas de Montigny du consentement de Sara sa femme et de Henri son fils”, and by “Hugues de Florennes du consentement de Nicolas précité et de Béatrix sa mère”, by charter dated 1208, witnessed by “...Walterus de Gavera, Albricus de Cirvia, Gozuinus de Lidekerke”[548]. “Dominus Raso de Gavera et Clarissia eius uxor et eorum filii Raso junior, Arnulfus et Philippus” transferred their rights “in allodio Geldonie” [Jodoigne] to Henri I Duke of Brabant by charter dated 1208[549]. “Eustachius dominus de Ruez” donated “Heriermes...de Lens...de Chirvia” to Cambron, in the presence of “plurium nobilium virorum parentum meorum...domini Rassonis senioris de Gavera et Rassonis junioris filii sui, domini de Chirvia, Hogonis de Florines, Gerardi de Gauche, Godefridi de Winchi et Egidii de Hallut”, by charter dated 13 Aug 1210[550]. Heer van Boulaere. “Razo de Gavera comitis Flandriæ pincerna” confirmed the donation of property "in Breedenbroc" made by "filius meus Arnoldus" to Ninove abbey, with the consent of "filiis meis Razone de Bouleir et Philippo fratre suo", by charter dated 1212[551]. “Razo dominus de Cirvia” confirmed the donation to Alne made by “Nicolas de Montegni et Henri son fils du consentement de Sara épouse du premier et mère du second” by charter dated 1212[552].

m ([1207]) as her third husband, ALIX van Boelare Vrouw van Boelare, widow firstly of PHILIPPE Châtelain de Cassel and secondly of GILLES [II] Seigneur de Trazegnies, daughter of NIKOLAAS van Boelare [Boulers] & his wife Ada de Rœulx (-after Mar [1239]). "Alicia domina de Bouler" donated revenue from "prati apud Odevarsnest" to Ninove by charter dated Feb 1222, signed by "Soikini prioris, Symonis de Gant canonici Ninivensis, Gosuini militis de Emelverdenghem, Walteri de Deftenghem, Razonis filii mei, Gerardi Vander Beuren, Adæ filiæ meæ"[553]. “Alidis domina de Boular” donated property to Beaupré abbey, with the consent of “filiorum meorum...Philippi majoris natu, Ostonis, Ægidii et Rasonis, domini Gosuini de Scendelbeka et Ada filiæ, uxoris Gosuini”, by charter dated Mar 1238 (O.S.?)[554].

Raso [VII] & his wife had children:

1. RASO [IX] van Gavre ([1207/14]-). The existence of this person is confirmed by the chronology of Jeanne de Wavrin, wife of Raso [XI] his presumed son, who could not have been the wife of this Raso [IX]. "Alicia domina de Bouler" donated revenue from "prati apud Odevarsnest" to Ninove by charter dated Feb 1222, signed by "Soikini prioris, Symonis de Gant canonici Ninivensis, Gosuini militis de Emelverdenghem, Walteri de Deftenghem, Razonis filii mei, Gerardi Vander Beuren, Adæ filiæ meæ"[555]. “Rasse de Gavre et Hugues de Rumigni seigneurs de Chièvres” approved the donation to Chièvres made by “maître Gérard...curé de Chièvres” by charter dated 1230[556]. “Alidis domina de Boular” donated property to Beaupré abbey, with the consent of “filiorum meorum...Philippi majoris natu, Ostonis, Ægidii et Rasonis, domini Gosuini de Scendelbeka et Ada filiæ, uxoris Gosuini”, by charter dated Mar 1238[557]. m ---. The name of Raso’s wife is not known. Raso [IX] & his wife had children:

a) RASO [XI] van Gavre ). Heer van Gavre, Seigneur de Chièvres. m JEANNE de Wavrin, daughter of ROBERT [II] de Wavrin & his second wife Mathilde de Béthune (after 1244-). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Hellins [de Waurin]...li ainsnés des filz...Robert” married secondly, after the death of his first wife, “la fille monseignour Guill de Bethune qui avoit esté femme le chastelain de Lisle” and had “i fil...Robers et pluseurs filles”, of whom one daughter married “monsr Rason de Gaure”[558]. Raso [XI] & his wife had two children:

i) RASO [XIII] van Gavre (-[26 Apr 1300/27 May 1301]). Heer van Gavre, Seigneur de Chièvres. “Le chevalier Rasse de Gavre et Béatrix son épouse” sold rights in “la paroisse d’Eckerghem” to the town of Gent by charter dated Aug 1274[559]. “Rasse Sire de Gavre” received payment from “Jean de la Pire” for a horse by charter dated 26 Apr 1300[560]. m (before Feb 1273) BEATRIX van Strijen, daughter of --- (-after 1282). “Le chevalier Rasse de Gavre et Béatrix son épouse” sold rights in “la paroisse d’Eckerghem” to the town of Gent by charter dated Aug 1274[561]. Raso [XIII] & his wife had children:

(a) RASO [XV] van Gavre (-before 1300). m ELEONORE de Saint-Omer Ctss de Faucquemberghe, daughter of GUILLAUME Châtelain de Saint-Omer & his wife Eléonore de Varennes (-after 1318). An order of parlement dated 1365, relating to a dispute concerning the county of Faucquemberghe and châtellenie of Saint-Omer, records that Guillaume [de Saint-Omer] had married "filiam domini de Varenis" and had "filia…Alienor" who married "domino de Gaure" by whom she had "Beatrix uxor quondam dicti defensoris [=Roberto domino de Fienlis consanguineo nostro constabulario Franciæ]"[562]. Rasso [XV] & his wife had one child:

(1) BEATRIX de Gavre ([1300]-before 12 Dec 1363). An order of parlement dated 1365, relating to a dispute concerning the county of Faucquemberghe and châtellenie of Saint-Omer, records that Guillaume [de Saint-Omer] had married "filiam domini de Varenis" and had "filia…Alienor" who married "domino de Gaure" by whom she had "Beatrix uxor quondam dicti defensoris [=Roberto domino de Fienlis consanguineo nostro constabulario Franciæ]"[563]. m as his first wife, ROBERT de Fiennes Seigneur de Tingry, son of JEAN de Fiennes Seigneur de Tingry & his wife Isabelle de Flandre ([1308/09]-[1384]).

(b) BEATRIX van Gavre (-4 Jul [1315]). Vrouw van Gavre, Dame de Chièvres. m (1286) GUY [IX] Seigneur de Laval et de Vitré, son of GUY [VIII] de Laval Seigneur de Laval et de Vitré & his first wife Isabelle de Beaumont [en-Gâtinas] (-Landravan 22 Jan 1333, bur Abbaye de Clermont).

ii) ISABELLE van Gavre (-after 1289). m GILBERT [III] van Zotteghem, son of --- (-after 1276).

b) JAN van Gavre . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Hellins [de Waurin]...li ainsnés des filz...Robert” married secondly, after the death of his first wife, “la fille monseignour Guill de Bethune qui avoit esté femme le chastelain de Lisle” and had “i fil...Robers et pluseurs filles”, of whom the fourth daughter married “messires Jehans de Gaure, freres monsr Rasson”[564]. m --- de Wavrin, daughter of ROBERT [II] de Wavrin & his second wife Mathilde de Béthune.

c) --- de Gavre . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that “Michaël” son of "Hugo patri succedens in terra de Antoing et de Espinoit" and his wife married “sorore domini Rassonis de Liedekerke”[565]. m as his first wife MICHEL Seigneur d’Antoing et d’Epinoy, son of HUGUES [II] Seigneur d’Antoing et d’Epinoy & his first wife Philippa de Harnes ([1230?]-1269 or before).

B. HEREN van SCHORISSE [SEIGNEURS d’ESCORNAIX]

Schorisse (Escornaix in French) is situated about five kilometres south-east of Oudenaarde, and about the same distance due west of Brakel, in the present-day Belgian province Oost-Vlaanderen near the border with the western part of the province of Hainaut. Reconstruction of the branch of the Gavre family which held this fief presents considerable difficulties as will be seen below.

The first two generations of the Schorisse/Escornaix family are shown as follows in Europäische Stammtafeln. The family relationship between Arnout [I] and Arnout [II] has not been confirmed by primary source material.

ARNOUT [I] van Gavre, son of RASO [VI] van Gavre & his wife Clarice --- (-1 Oct 1249). “Dominus Raso de Gavera et Clarissia eius uxor et eorum filii Raso junior, Arnulfus et Philippus” transferred their rights “in allodio Geldonie” [Jodoigne] to Henri I Duke of Brabant by charter dated 1208[566]. “Razo de Gavera comitis Flandriæ pincerna” confirmed the donation of property "in Breedenbroc" made by "filius meus Arnoldus" to Ninove abbey, with the consent of "filiis meis Razone de Bouleir et Philippo fratre suo", by charter dated 1212[567]. "Galterus de Sottengem et uxor mea Ricaldis" donated property "in parochia de Felseca" to Ninove by charter dated 1212, another charter dated 1212 recording that "Arnoldus de Aldenardo" confirmed the donations made by "dominus Galterus de Sotengem de consensu matris meæ Ricaldis" signed by "Razonis de Gavera et Arnoldi filii sui, Walteri de Sotengem et Oliveri fratris eius…"[568]. Heer van Schorisse en Materne. Governor of Flanders: Espinoy records that Jeanne Ctss of Flanders appointed “Messire Arnold de Gauere, Seigneur de Materne et Escornais” as governor of Flanders “environ l’an 1222”, during the imprisonment of her first husband Fernando de Portugal, noting that he later “se retira du monde, et se fit moisne de l’ordre de sainct François”[569]. Europäische Stammtafeln says that Arnout [I] died 1 Oct 1249[570].

m MARGARETA, daughter of ---. Europäische Stammtafeln records her marriage[571]. The corresponding primary source has not been identified.

Arnout [I] & his wife had [one child]:

1. [ARNOUT [II] van Gavre (-killed in battle Walcheren 1253). Europäische Stammtafeln records his parentage, and date and place of death[572]. The corresponding primary sources have not been identified. Heer van Schorisse en Materne.]

Considerable doubt persists about the later generations of the family. Some primary sources have been identified which corroborate the existence of the individuals shown below, but they have not been linked in a continuous line of descent here given the lack of definite information about family relationships. The parentage of Jan van Gavre has been the subject of considerable debate. Butkens assumed that he was the same person as Jan [I] van Gavre Seigneur de Hérimez and that the person shown below as Arnout [III] was his younger son[573]. This suggestion is inconsistent with the primary sources cited in the Gavre-Hérimez section of the present document. Goethals appears to confuse Jan with Jan van Gavre “van den Eyghen”, son of Raso [X] van Gavre Heer van Liedekerke[574], which is also inconsistent with the sources. Europäische Stammtafeln names Jan as the son of Arnout [II] who is shown above, in addition splitting him into two persons: “Jan”, husband of Wilhelmine de Wavrin, who died 29 Mar 1301 and their son “Jan” who died [1 Jan/18 Apr] 1312[575]. The primary sources which confirm that this is correct have not been identified. Until more information comes to light, Jan is shown below as one person.

1. JAN van Gavre (-after 5 Jun 1305, bur Oudenaarde). Heer van Schorisse [Seigneur d’Escornaix]. A treaty dated 5 Jun 1305 records the presence of “...Jean de Gavere, Seigneur d’Escornay...Chevaliers”[576]. An epitaph at Oudenaarde records the burial of “Jan de Gavre sire d’Escornaij” who died 1301 [date inconsistent with the 1305 treaty] and “Willemine de Wavrin sa femme”[577]. m WILHELMINE de Wavrin, daughter of ROBERT [III] Seigneur de Wavrin & his wife Isabelle de Croisilles (-after 17 Oct 1298, bur Oudenaarde). Guy Count of Flanders granted revenue from “la terre de Wavrin, appartenante à ladite Wilhelmine” to “Jean de Gavre Sire d’Escornay et à madame Willelmine sa femme” by charter dated 17 Oct 1298[578]. An epitaph at Oudenaarde records the burial of “Jan de Gavre sire d’Escornaij” who died “1301” and “Willemine de Wavrin sa femme” [no date specified for her][579].

2. ARNOUT [III] van Gavre (-[18 Sep 1316], bur Oudenaarde). Heer van Schorisse [Seigneur d’Escornaix]. Goethals (who is far from error-free) records “Arnoud de Gavre…seigneur d’Escornaix” as son of Jan van Gavre and his wife Wilhelmine de Wavrin (no source cited)[580]. Europäische Stammtafeln shows him as the son of the second Jan van Gavre[581]. According to Butkens, Arnout [III] was the younger son of Jan [I] van Gavre Seigneur de Hérimez[582]. An epitaph at Oudenaarde records the burial of “Arnout de Gavre chlr seigneur d’Escornaij” who died 18 Sep 1316 and “Cathelijne de Rode dame d’Escornaij et d’Asschove” who died 12 Mar 1314[583]. The accuracy of these two dates is unknown. m CATHERINE de Rodes, daughter of --- (-[12 Mar 1314], bur Oudenaarde). Goethals records her family origin and marriage (no sources cited)[584]. An epitaph at Oudenaarde records the burial of “Arnout de Gavre chlr seigneur d’Escornaij” who died 18 Sep 1316 [?] and “Cathelijne de Rode dame d’Escornaij et d’Asschove” who died 12 Mar 1314 [?][585]. Europäische Stammtafeln names her “Katharina von Rode-Ayschove”[586]. The existence of a “Rodes” ancestor of the later Gavre-Escornaix family is confirmed by a monument in Gent Sint-Margriet, erected by Simon de Lalaing Seigneur de Montigny and his wife Jeanne de Gavre, which displays his wife’s arms “Escornaix, Aumaont, Ghistelles, Merle, Roye, Rodes, and two unidentified [sets of] arms”[587]. Goethals names “Catherine de Rodes” as the wife of the person shown below as Arnaud [II], whom he suggests was the son of Jean[588].

3. ARNOUT [IV] van Gavre (-after 3 Dec 1339). Heer van Schorisse [Seigneur d’Escornaix]. Goethals records “Arnoud de Gavre…seigneur d’Escornaix” (whom he identifies as Arnout [III], shown above, which is inconsistent with the latter’s epitaph) signing the alliance treaty dated 31 Mar 1336 between the duke of Brabant and the count of Flanders[589]. This treaty, dated 31 Mar 1336 “à Termonde”, records the presence of “…Ernoul de Gavere, seigneur d’Escornay…”[590]. A charter dated 3 Dec 1339 was witnessed by “…Arnould de Gavere, seigneur d’Escornay…”[591].

4. ARNOUT [V] van Gavre (-after 1366). A document dated 1366 names “mer Arnoud van Scorsse” as a fiefholder in Bruges and Aalst[592]. It has not been confirmed whether Arnout [V] was the same person as Arnout [IV]. Europäische Stammtafeln (assuming that they were the same person, the son of the supposed second Jan) notes his death “after 1364”[593]. The source which corresponds to this date has not been identified. [m ANNE de Montenaken, daughter of ---. Gailliard names “Anne de Montenaken” as the wife of “Arnould de Gavre, baron d’Escornaix”, whom he identifies as the father of the person shown below as Arnout [V] (no source cited)[594]. DuLong and Bunot, unable to identify Anne in the Montenaken family (citing Kempeneers, who does not in fact name many family daughters[595]), correctly comment that Gailliard’s “coverage of the Gavre and Ghistelles families is hopelessly confused”[596]. No earlier source has been found which corroborates Gailliard’s suggestion. Presumably, if Anne existed, she was not a direct ancestor of Arnout [V] as the Montenaken arms do not feature in the Gent Sint-Margriet monument erected by his descendant Jeanne de Gavre and her husbnd Simon de Lalaing (“Escornaix, Aumaont, Ghistelles, Merle, Roye, Rodes, and two unidentified [sets of] arms”, see below), although DuLong and Bunot observe that Montenaken and Roye confusingly bore the same arms (“de gueules à la bande d’argent”)[597]. One remote possibility is that Anne de Montenaken was the wife of a collateral of the Gavre-Escornaix family, for example Arnout [V] assuming that he died childless and was succeeded by Raoul (his brother, nephew, or cousin?).]

Raoul de Gavre is not named by Butkens, Goethals, or Europäische Stammtafeln. His parentage has not been confirmed, although he was presumably the son, brother, nephew, or cousin of Arnout [V]. The main centre of activity of the Schorisse/Escornaix branch of the Gavre family moved to northern France with Raoul’s marriage, his descendants inheriting extensive Roye properties from his wife’s family. From this point, family members are shown with French rather than Flemish names.

RAOUL de Gavre, son of --- (-after 11 Sep 1376, before 1384?). He is named only in the following document, which also names his deceased wife and their son: a return of fiefs in the county of Beaumont-sur-Oise, dated 11 Sep 1376, includes “Aveu de Renouval (près Ronquerolles) [=Renoval, a Roye property, see below], baillé par Jean de Silly, prêtre” proxy for “Raoul de Gavres, chevalier, seigneur d’Esternay, ayant la garde et administration d’Arnoul de Gavres, écuyer, son fils et de défunte Jeanne de Roye”[598]. No other mention of “Raoul” has been found, suggesting the possibility of an error in the 11 Sep 1376 document. However, no other primary source has yet been found which names the second husband of Jeanne de Roye: he is referred to, but not named, in the 4 Jun 1360 charter which names his wife. He is named “Arnaud/Arnout” in secondary sources, for example Butkens records “Arnou Sire d’Escornaix esp. Ienne de Roye 1339”[599], the date indicating that he has confused him with Arnout [IV]. Europäische Stammtafeln also names him “Arnout”, assuming that he was the son Arnout [IV]/Arnout [V][600]. Goethals, even more confused, evidently omits a generation, naming the person shown below as Arnaud [VI] as the son of Arnout [III] and his wife Catherine de Rodes, omitting Jeanne de Roye completely[601]. Seigneur d’Escornaix [Heer van Schorisse]. Raoul may have died before the 1384 reference cited below under his son Arnaud [VI].

m ([1355/4 Jun 1360]) as her second husband, JEANNE de Roye, widow of GILLES [II] Châtelain de Douai, daughter of DREUX [II] de Roye & his wife Alix de Garlande dite de Possesse ([1325/28?]-before 11 Sep 1376). Follow her hyperlink for discussion about her first marriage and a suggested earlier marriage. Leuridan records that “Gilles II, chevalier, châtelain de Douai et seigneur de Wasquehal” married “Jacqueline ou Jeanne de Roye, fille de Dreux, sire de Germigny, laquelle se serait remariée à un sire d’Escornaix”[602]. The explanation for the alternative name “Jacqueline” has not been found. Jeanne’s name, her Roye origin, her connection with the Douai family, and her second Gavre-Escornaix marriage are confirmed by the following document (which does not specifically say that she was the widow of Gilles [II], although the reference to her dower suggests that this was the case): Jean Châtelain de Douai transferred rights in “la terre de Wasquehal-paroisse et de la seigneurie de Wasquehal-La Marque”, against which “le douaire de Jeanne de Roye” was secured, to “noble homme Mons. Descornay, à cause du douwaire que Medame Jehane de Roie, sa femme, a oudit lieu” by charter dated 4 Jun 1360[603] (DuLong and Bunot note that the original document could no longer be found in the Archives Départementales du Nord[604]). The Roye family origin of Raoul’s wife is confirmed by a plaque commemorating her granddaughter Marguerite de Gavre Abbess of Nevele Sint-Geertruid which displays her ancestral arms: Gavre d’Escornaix/Gistel [her parents], Roye [paternal grandmother], Dudzele [maternal grandmother][605]. In addition, DuLong and Bunot argue cogently that Jeanne was the daughter of Dreux de Roye, based on the Roye fiefs listed in the 11 May 1416 testament of her son Arnaud [VI] de Gavre-Escornaix (see below), which include Remaugies and Fayel (previously held by the daughters of Jeanne’s older sister Marguerite, and presumably inherited by Jeanne’s descendants when Marguerite’s line became extinct) and Maurecourt (previously held by Dreux’s brother Pierre who, according to Père Anselme, died childless)[606]. She is named as deceased in the 11 Sep 1376 document cited above under her husband.

Raoul & his wife had one child:

1. ARNAUD [VI] de Gavre ([1360?]-1 May 1418). A return of fiefs in the county of Beaumont-sur-Oise, dated 11 Sep 1376, includes “Aveu de Renouval (près Ronquerolles), baillé par Jean de Silly, prêtre” as proxy for “Raoul de Gavres, chevalier, seigneur d’Esternay, ayant la garde et administration d’Arnoul de Gavres, écuyer, son fils et de défunte Jeanne de Roye”, indicating that Arnaud [VI] was not living with his father at the time[607]. Seigneur de Dieudonné: a return of fiefs in the county of Beaumont-sur-Oise, dated 18 Aug 1376, includes “Aveu de Bailleul-sur-Esches”, specifying “arrière-fiefs tenus par...Arnoul de Gavres, seigneur de Dieudonne...”[608]. Baron d’Escornaix. Although unnamed in the following two secondary sources, the chronology suggests that they both refer to Arnaud [VI]. Sanderus records that Louis II “de Male” Count of Flanders elevated “Schornacum, gallice Escornaix, flandrice Schoorisse” as “baronatus...Aldenardæ baronniæ” in favour of “Arnolpho de Gavere, toparchæ de Schoorisse et domino de Croisilles...” in 1378[609]. The reference to “Aldenardæ” is explained by Barante who records that in 1384 “un seigneur flamand...le sire d’Escornaix” seized “la ville d’Audenarde” from the town of Gent as reprisal for attacking his lands[610]. The dates of these two records (1378 and 1384) are therefore incompatible, suggesting that the elevation to baronial status occurred after 1384, maybe after the following treaty. Goethals records that “Arnaud” signed the treaty of Tournai 18 Dec 1385 between Philippe III King of France and the people of Gent (no source citation)[611]: Barante reproduces the treaty, with “...Arnould de Cavre, sire d’Escornaix...” among the witnesses[612]. The testament of Arnaud [VI] and his wife, dated 11 May 1416, names their eleven children and lists their properties including Materne, Escornaix, Dieudonné, Lardynes, Foucacourt (part), and Renoval (bequeathed to their eldest son Arnaud [VII]), Maurecourt, Foucacourt (part), Angers, and Quilloles (to Gérard their second son), Remaugies (to their son Pierre), and Fayel (to their son Jean)[613] [document not seen]. m ELISABETH [Isabel] van Gistel, daughter of ROGER van Gistel Heer van Straete & his wife Elisabeth van Dudzele (-after 11 May 1416). Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing any source which confirms the information[614]. A charter dated 1398 names “vrauwe Ysabel van Ghistele, twijf mins heere van Schorsche” as holder of “Ter Quinten” in Sint-Walburga parish, held from Veurne[615]. Goethals records her death “en 1400” (no source cited, but date incompatible with her testament)[616]. The joint testament of Elisabeth and her husband is dated 11 May 1416 (see above). Arnaud [VI] & his wife had eleven children (named in their parents’ 11 May 1416 testament, as noted above):

a) ARNAUD [VII] de Gavre (-1469). Baron d’Escornaix. m MARIE d’Aumont Dame de Bracle et de Salardinghe, daughter of PIERRE dit Hutin Seigneur d’Aumont & his third wife Jeanne de Mello Dame de Cléry, de Saint-Amand, de Chapes, de Polisy et de Germigny (-1463). Goethals records her parentage and marriage (no source cited)[617]. Arnaud [VII] & his wife had two children:

i) ARNAUD [VIII] de Gavre (-11 Sep 1476, bur Escornaix). Goethals records his parentage without citing any source which confirms the information[618]. Baron d’Escornaix. An epitaph at Escornaix records “Arnould de Gavre chevalier seigneur d’Escornaix, de Dieudonné, de Faye” who died 11 Sep 1476 and “Sibille de Ligne, dame d’Escornaix, de Romagies et de Fayel” who died 26 Jul “1418” [error][619]. m SIBYLLE de Ligne, daughter of JEAN Seigneur de Ligne & his wife --- Dame de Barbançon (-26 Jul 1468, bur Escornaix). Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing any source which confirms the information[620]. An epitaph at Escornaix records “Arnould de Gavre chevalier seigneur d’Escornaix, de Dieudonné, de Faye” who died 11 Sep 1476 and “Sibille de Ligne, dame d’Escornaix, de Romagies et de Fayel” who died 26 Jul “1418” [error][621]. Arnaud [VIII] & his wife had one child:

(1) JACQUELINE de Gavre (-Portugal 16 Mar 1503, bur Escornaix). Goethals records her parentage and marriage (no source cited)[622]. Dame d’Escornaix. An epitaph at Escornaix records “Jacqueline de Gavre douairière de Sotteghem, dame d’Escornaix, Romagies...veuve du...seigneur Jean de Luxembourg seigneur dudit lieu” who died 16 Mar 1503 in Portugal[623]. m JEAN de Luxembourg Heer van Zotteghem, son of THIBAUT de Luxembourg Seigneur de Fiennes & his wife Philippotte de Melun (-Portugal 17 Apr 1485).

ii) JEANNE de Gavre (-29 May 1478, bur Deize). Brassart records her parentage and marriage without citing the sources on which the information is based[624]. Dame de Bracle et de Salardinghe: an epitaph at Deinze, near Gent records the burial of “Simon de Lalaing chevalier seigneur de Montigny et de Santes fondateur de cette église et Jeanne d’Escornaix dame de Bracle et Salardinghe sa femme”, providing brief biographical details, who died 15 Mar 1476 and 29 May 1478 respectively[625]. A monument erected in Gent Sint-Margriet by Simon de Lalaing Seigneur de Montigny and his wife displays his wife’s arms “Escornaix, Aumaont, Ghistelles, Merle, Roye, Rodes, and two unidentified [sets of] arms”[626]. The “Merle” reference has not been explained. m ([1436]) SIMON de Lalaing Seigneur de Montigny, son of OSTE de Lalaing & his wife Yolande de Barbançon Dame de Hantes (-15 Mar 1477, bur Deinze).

b) GERARD de Gavre (-1466). Goethals records his parentage (no source cited)[627]. A document dated 3 Apr 1425 names “mer Gheraerd van Scoresse here van Mourcourt, Berchem rnfr Ayshove” and “vrouwe Mergriete van Steenhuse vrouwe [van Aishove]”[628]. “Jan van Massemen heer van Kalken” acted as guarantor for “de broers Gerard en Rogier van Gavere-Schorisse” in a charter dated 20 Dec 1433[629]. Seigneur de Morcourt-sur-Somme. Seigneur de Beveren et de Nockere. Seigneur de Berchem. The Marquis de Trazegnies records Gérard’s date of death[630]. m (22 Jun 1408) MARGARETA van Steenhuize Vrouw van Aischove, daughter of AREND van Steenhuize-Zwevegem & his first wife Catherine de Rochefort [Walcourt] (-after 1466). The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage, marriage date, and her husband’s parentage[631]. A document dated 10 Jul 1406 names “Mergriete van Steenhuse...joncvrauwe van Ayshove” and “mer Arend van Steenhuse vader vande vors joncvrauwe”[632]. A document dated 1415 names “Guerard d’Escournay escuier” and “damoiselle Mergriete de Steenhuse dame de Aeyshove sa femme, bourgeois et bourgeoise de Gand”[633]. A document dated 3 Apr 1425 names “mer Gheraerd van Scoresse here van Mourcourt, Berchem rnfr Ayshove” and “vrouwe Mergriete van Steenhuse vrouwe [van Aishove]”[634]. “Margareta van Steenhuize en haar echtgenoot Geeraard van Mourcourt, Berchem, Ayshove en Machelen” surrendered Zwevegem to Philippe III Duke of Burgundy by charter dated 1447[635]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her husband’s date of death and that Margareta survived him[636].

- HEREN van BEVEREN, VICOMTES d’EREBODEGHEM[637].

c) ISABELLE de Gavre ). Goethals records her parentage and marriage (no source cited)[638]. m OUDART Blondel Heer van Oudenaarde en Pamel, son of JEAN Blondel Baron de Longvilliers & his wife Marie dame du Quesnoy.

d) ROGER de Gavre (-21 Oct 1456, bur Gheerdtsberghe). Goethals records his parentage (no source cited)[639]. A charter dated 26 May 1425 records the marriage of “mer Roegier van Schoresse, zoen van wijlen mer Aernout van Gavere, heer in sinen levene van Scoerisse” and “joncvrauwe Johane vanden Bysdome, weduwe Gheraert van de Zijpe”[640]. “Jan van Massemen heer van Kalken” acted as guarantor for “de broers Gerard en Rogier van Gavere-Schorisse” in a charter dated 20 Dec 1433[641]. An epitaph at Gheerdtsberghe records the burial of “Rogier de Gavre d’Escornaij chlr sr de Hoornebeke” who died 21 Oct 1456, a note adding that “hij quarteleert met Ghistelle (ghebroken met Luxrmbourch au premier canton)” (not yet explained)[642]. m ([26 May 1425]) as her second husband, JOHANNA van den Bysdome, widow of GERARD van de Zijpe, daughter of ---. A charter dated 26 May 1425 records the marriage of “mer Roegier van Schoresse, zoen van wijlen mer Aernout van Gavere, heer in sinen levene van Scoerisse” and “joncvrauwe Johane vanden Bysdome, weduwe Gheraert van de Zijpe”[643].

e) JEAN de Gavre . Goethals records his parentage (no source cited)[644]. m CATHERINE de Steelant, daughter of BAUDOUIN de Steelant Baron van Vremdyck, Seigneur de Steelant et de Peereboom & his wife Catherine Utenhove. Goethals records her parentage and marriage (no source cited)[645].

f) JEANNE de Gavre ). Espinoy records that Victor de Flandre married “Dame Jenne de Gauere fille aisnée de Messire Arnould de Gauere Baron d’Escornaix...la Dame de Cramoisis et Lannays”, widow of “Messire Pierre Doemont chevalier Seigneur de Cramoisis, Doemont, Noeufville, Berticourt”, by contract dated 1420 “les terres et Baronies de Praet et de la Woestine” to his illegitimate son “Messire Louys de Flandres dit le Frizon” (no source cited)[646]. A manuscript records that “Victor de Flandres chevalier fils naturel de...Loys de Male Comte de Flandre” married “Dame Jehenne de Gavre dict d’Escornets et de Launois...” in 1420[647]. Goethals records her parentage, two marriages, and the parents of her husbands (no sources cited)[648]. m firstly as his second wife, PIERRE d’Aumont Seigneur de Cramoisy, son of PIERRE dit Hutin Seigneur d’Aumont & his second wife Jacqueline de Châtillon Dame de Cramoisy. m secondly (15 Sep 1420) VICTOR de Flandre Seigneur d’Ursele et de Wesseghem, illegitimate son of LOUIS II “de Mâle” Count of Flanders & his mistress --- (-1442).

g) MARGUERITE de Gavre (-25 Apr 1462[649]). Abbess of Nevele Sint-Geertruid. Goethals cites letters dated 26 Sep 1443 in which “dame Marguerite d’Escornaix, abbesse de Nivelles” promised allegiance to “monsieur, comme duc de Brabant” for the temporal properties of the abbey[650]. A commemorative plaque displays her ancestral arms: Gavre d’Escornaix/Gistel [her parents, the “franc quarter” of the former displaying Luxembourg], Roye [paternal grandfather], Dudzele [maternal grandfather][651].

h) PIERRE de Gavre . Goethals records his parentage (no source cited)[652].

i) GUILLAUME de Gavre . Goethals records his parentage (no source cited)[653].

j) MARIE de Gavre . Goethals records her parentage (no source cited)[654].

k) CATHERINE de Gavre (-after 31 Oct 1462). Goethals records her parentage (no sources cited)[655]. Jetté and his co-authors identify the wife of the two husbands named below as the daughter of Arnaud [VI][656]. The following sources which they cite confirm her connection with the Escornaix branch of the Gavre family. A receipt dated 11 Apr 1439 records “Katherine de Gavre aut[re]ment Descornay” for sums “pour emploier a la grade et deffense de la Roche Guyon”[657]. Her first marriage is confirmed by receipts dated 4 Feb 1439 (“Katherine de Gavre, veuve de Guy Le Bouteiller, seigneur de la Roche-Guyon”) and 21 Jul 1439 (“Katherine de Gavre, dame de la Roche-Guyon, veuve de Guy Le Bouteillier”)[658]. Her second marriage is confirmed by a receipt dated 31 Oct 1452 (“Katherine de Gavre, veufve de defunct messire Symon Morhier, en son vivant chevalier, dame de Villier le Morhier et de la Bouessiere”)[659]. Katherine and her first husband were ancestors of “Catherine Baillon, wife of Jacques Miville” who married 12 Nov 1669 at Notre-Dame de Québec[660]. m firstly (after Apr 1419, maybe after 1425[661]) GUY Le Bouteiller Seigneur de la Roche-Guyon, son of --- (-before 4 Feb 1439). His connection, if any, with the Le Bouteiller de Senlis family (see the document PARIS NOBILITY-CLERMONT & DAMMARTIN) has not been traced. Jetté and his co-authors note that Henry V King of England granted the seigneurie of la Roche-Guyon to Guy (confirmed 20 Mar 1420) after confiscating it from Perette de la Rivière, widow of Guy Seigneur de la Roche-Guyon (also in PARIS NOBILITY-CLERMONT & DAMMARTIN)[662]. m secondly (after 1439) as his second wife, SIMON Morhier, son of --- (-before 31 Oct 1452).

C. HEREN van LIEDEKERKE

According to Europäische Stammtafeln, Raso [VIII] van Gavre was a younger son of Raso [VI] van Gavre and his wife Clarice (see above)[663]. The primary source which confirms that this is correct has not been identified. The charter dated Jan 1232 quoted below confirms that the father of Raso [VIII] was called Raso but there is no confirmation of his mother’s identity. Giving the same name to two brothers was unusual in medieval times (sometimes when they were born to different mothers), but not unknown and in the case of certain families (for example Reuß and Schwarzburg in Thuringia) developed as a tradition. No other cases have yet been identified in the Gavre family.

1. RASO [VIII] van Gavre (-1241). Heer van Gavre: "Razzo dominus de Gavera pincerna Flandriæ et…Sophia uxor eius" founded "capellaniam in castro nostro apud Lidekerke" for Ninove, and confirmed donations made by "bonæ memoriæ Razzo dominus de Gavera pater mei Razzonis", by charter dated Jan 1232[664]. "Razo de Gavera cum filio meo Razone" donated revenue from "Bouchout" to Ninove by charter dated to 1232[665]. “Rasse seigneur de Gavre” donated harvest to Epinlieu abbey, for the souls of himself “[son]...épouse Sophie, de leurs enfants...”, by charter dated Aug 1232[666]. m ([1208?]) SOPHIE van Breda, daughter of GODEFRID [II] Heer van Breda & his wife Lutgarde van Cuyk (-after Aug 1232). Europäische Stammtafeln dates her marriage “um 1208”[667]. If that is correct, Sophie was already married when named in the following document: “Lutgardis domina de Scotis” donated “duodecim libras Flandrensis monete...apud Serber et...apud Perke loco...Bukt” to Antwerp St. Michiel, with the consent of “liberis meis...Godefrido, Egidio, Henrico, Sophia et Beatrice”, by charter dated 19 Apr 1219[668]. Sophie’s inclusion in this document suggests that she was not yet married at the time, although the birth date of her oldest son suggests that she married soon afterwards. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 30 Mar 1257 under which “Raso miles dominus de Liedkerke tutor Henrici legitimi heredis de Breda” granted “terram...Agger” to “Henrico militi dicto Buffel” recording the conditions imposed by “Henricus bone memorie avunculus noster dominus de Breda”[669]. "Razzo dominus de Gavera pincerna Flandriæ et…Sophia uxor eius" founded "capellaniam in castro nostro apud Lidekerke" for Ninove, and confirmed donations made by "bonæ memoriæ Razzo dominus de Gavera pater mei Razzonis", by charter dated Jan 1232[670]. “Rasse seigneur de Gavre” donated harvest to Epinlieu abbey, for the souls of himself “[son]...épouse Sophie, de leurs enfants...”, by charter dated Aug 1232[671]. Raso [VIII] & his wife had children:

a) RASO [X] (-27 Feb 1291). "Razo de Gavera cum filio meo Razone" donated revenue from "Bouchout" to Ninove by charter dated to 1232[672]. Heer van Liedekerke. “Rasso de Gavera dominus de Liedekercka” named “Arnulphus miles frater meus” in a charter dated mid-May 1244[673]. "Razo dominus de Lidekerka" certified that he had sold land "jacentis contra villam de Iderghem" to Ninove, with the consent of "Margaretæ uxoris meæ", by charter dated 1248[674]. “Raso dominus de Lydekerke tutor Henrici directi heredis Heinrici bone memorie domini de Breda” granted “terram...Nuescakersloc” to “Balduino militi filio Popponis de Stauenisse” by charter dated 25 Jun 1255, sealed by “nobilis Ysabele matris Heinrici predicti domini de Breda”[675]. "Rasso dictus de Gavera dominus de Lidekerka miles et Margareta uxor mea…Rasso primogenitus filius dictorum Rassonis domini de Lidekerka et Margaretæ uxoris eiusdem dominus de Bouler miles" ratified an agreement with Ninove, with the consent of "Arnulpho dicto de Ympenghem militi fratri nostro et Margaretæ uxori suæ…Sophia dicti Arnulphi filia quam de priori uxore sua susceperat cum marito suo Scalkino", by charter dated Mar 1267[676]. “Rasses de Gavre chevaliers sires de Liedekerke” sold property “en le parroche de Lombeke” to Guy Count of Flanders, with the consent of “Margherite femme audit Rasse seigneur de Liedekerke, dame de Liedekerke...Jehans lor fius de Liedekerke chevaliers”, by charter dated May 1286[677]. Heer van Breda (part): Jean I Duke of Brabant confirmed “Gerardus de Wesemale miles” in “dimidietatem totius terræ de Breda”, following the death of “consanguinei nostri Arnoldi de Lovanio domino de Breda”, with “Raso dominus de Lidekerke” holding “oppidum de Breda”, by charter dated end-Jun 1287[678]. Butkens records the participation of “Rasse de Gavere Sire de Lidekerke et de Breda...ses fils Rasse, Philippe et Siger” at the battle of Woeringen 1288[679]. The primary source which confirms his date of death has not been identified. m MARGUERITE d’Enghien, daughter of SOHIER Seigneur d’Enghien & his wife Alix van Zotteghem (-[1291]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "filiarum…domini Sigeri…secundam" married "dominus de Liedekerke, dominus Rasso de Gavre" and records that they had several children "quorum primogenitus Rasso" who married "filiam Henrici de Boulers juxta Grammont"[680]. "Razo dominus de Lidekerka" certified that he had sold land "jacentis contra villam de Iderghem" to Ninove, with the consent of "Margaretæ uxoris meæ", by charter dated 1248[681]. "Rasso dictus de Gavera dominus de Lidekerka miles et Margareta uxor mea…Rasso primogenitus filius dictorum Rassonis domini de Lidekerka et Margaretæ uxoris eiusdem dominus de Bouler miles" ratified an agreement with Ninove, with the consent of "Arnulpho dicto de Ympenghem militi fratri nostro et Margaretæ uxori suæ…Sophia dicti Arnulphi filia quam de priori uxore sua susceperat cum marito suo Scalkino", by charter dated Mar 1267[682]. “Rasses de Gavre chevaliers sires de Liedekerke” sold property “en le parroche de Lombeke” to Guy Count of Flanders, with the consent of “Margherite femme audit Rasse seigneur de Liedekerke, dame de Liedekerke...Jehans lor fius de Liedekerke chevaliers”, by charter dated May 1286[683]. Raso [X] & his wife had four children:

i) RASO [XII] van Gavre ([1235/45]-23 Nov [1307]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "filiarum…domini Sigeri…secundam" married "dominus de Liedekerke, dominus Rasso de Gavre" and records that they had several children "quorum primogenitus Rasso" who married "filiam Henrici de Boulers juxta Grammont"[684]. Heer van Liedekerke. Heer van Breda.

- see below.

ii) FILIP van Gavre (-after 1288). Butkens records the participation of “Rasse de Gavere Sire de Lidekerke et de Breda...ses fils Rasse, Philippe et Siger” at the battle of Woeringen 1288[685].

iii) SIGER de Gavre ([1240/50?]-after 24 Nov 1299). His parentage is confirmed by the late Aug 1281 charter quoted below under his wife. Butkens records the participation of “Rasse de Gavere Sire de Lidekerke et de Breda...ses fils Rasse, Philippe et Siger” at the battle of Woeringen 1288[686]. Seigneur de Beaufort: “[Monseigneur] Sohier Seigneur de Beaufort...Monseigneur Rasson de Gavre Seigneur de Liedekerke...” subscribed the charter dated Sep 1280 under which Jean Bishop of Liège confirmed that “feu messire Nicolas de Fontaines” had granted payments “sur les fiefs de Landelhies et de Moregnies” to “Mahial et Isabelle filles de feu monseigneur Bauduin de Henin chevalier”[687]. Butkens records the participation of “Rasse de Gavere Sire de Lidekerke et de Breda...ses fils Rasse, Philippe et Siger” at the battle of Woeringen 1288[688]. Seigneur de “Crutbeke”: “Johannes dictus Van den Eyghen filius quondam...domini Rasonis pie memorie domini de Lidekerke et de Breda miles et Aleydis eius uxor” donated “terra...parochiarum de Ekerni de sancti Jacobi de Hoghescoten” to the abbey of Saint-Bernard sur l’Escaut, in the presence of “domini Rasonis de Gavere, domini de Lydekerke et de Breda et domini Sygeri de Lyderkerka domini de Beaufort et de Crutbeke...germanorum mei”, by charter dated 8 Sep 1296[689]. Goethals records that Siger and his son Raso signed a charter dated 24 Nov 1299[690]. m ([Jul 1274/Sep 1280]) SOPHIE de Beaufort, daughter of HENRI Seigneur de Beaufort & his wife Beatrix de Haneffe (-after Aug 1281). “Beatrix relicte de jadis Henry seigneur de Beaufort chevalier, comme aussy mademoiselle Clemence fille dudit seigneur Henry...mademoiselle Sophie fille ainée du souvent dit Henry” donated “la disme de Benz, de Beaufort et de Gyvres” to Solières by charter dated Jul 1274[691]. “Sohier chevalier et sire de Bialfort et Soffie de Bialfort femme a devant dit Sohier” confirmed that “messires Ernus qui jadis fut chevalier et sire de Bialfort” had during his lifetime donated “la disme...de Bialfort et de Benz, de Gievres” to Solières, with the consent of “ses oirs...monsagneur Henry chevalier, Ernus et Wathier si freres et Clemence lor sœure”, by charter dated late Aug 1281, sealed by “Saingnor Rasson chevalier jadit seigneur de Liedekerke, saingnor Sohier chevalier jadit seigneur de Bialfort et dame Soffie dame de Bialfort jadite femme et epouse a dit seignur Sohier”[692]. Siger & his wife had one child:

(a) RASO van Gavre (-after 24 Nov 1299). Goethals records that Siger and his son Raso signed a charter dated 24 Nov 1299[693]. Seigneur de Beaufort. m as her first husband, CECILE de Hamal, daughter of --- ([1280/90?]-after 9 Sep 1321). Borman records that “Rase de Liedekerke dit de Beaufort écuyer sire de Beaufort” married “Cécile de Hamal (sœur d’Eustache)” who married secondly “Jean le Soris”[694]. Her possible date of birth is suggested by the chronology of her first husband’s family. She married secondly Jean le Soris. Cécile de Hamal, widow of Jean le Soris, with “Henri le Beau son mambour”, listed fiefs inherited from her [second] husband by charter dated 9 Sep 1321[695]. Raso & his wife had five children:

(1) JAN van Gavre (-after 27 Jul 1330). Seigneur de Beaufort. Borman & Poncelet record his parentage[696]. Jacques de Hemricourt records that “ly Saingnors de Beafort” sold “leur terre al Conte de Namur”[697]. Borman records that “Jean de Beaufort fils de Rasson” sold Beaufort to Florent Berthout Heer van Mechelen by charter dated 15 Apr 1327, that Florent sold it to Jean de Flandre Comte de Namur in the same year, and that a charter dated 27 Jul 1330 records the final receipt delivered to Jan van Gavre[698]. “Florent Berthout sire de Malines” declared having bought “la maison et terre de Beaufort” from “Jean de Beaufort fils de Rasson”, noting that he had sold them to “son cousin Godefroid fils du comte de Vianden”, and that since then he had consented to their transfer to “Gilotial de Fanchon bourgeois de Huy”, by charter dated 15 Apr 1327[699]. “Gilotial dit de Fauchon fils de Gilon de Fauchon échevin de Huy” sold “le château, le village, la seigneurie et la terre de Beaufort”, which he had acquired from “Godefroid fils de feu le comte de Vianden, du consentement de Jean Berthout seigneur de Malines”, to “Jean sire de Saul chevalier et à Gauthier de Juppleu bailli du comte de Namur, pour et au nom du comte de Namur” by charter dated 9 Jul 1327[700]. “Enguerrand de Branchon bailli du comte de Namur” declared that payment had been made by “feu Jean de Flandre comte de Namur” for “des maison, terre et appartenances de Beaufort”, in the presence of “...Jean de Beaufort écuyer”, by charter dated 27 Jul 1330[701].

(2) JULIANE de Beaufort (-after 8 Aug 1343). Jacques de Hemricourt records that “ly Saingnors de Beafort” sold “leur terre al Conte de Namur”, adding that “qui orent dois sereurs, dont ly une fut mariée à monssaingnor Henry le Beal chevalier esquevin de Liege...et ly atre...à messire Jakemme de Revins chevalier, manant à Huy”[702]. Borman names her Juliane, named in a charter dated 8 Aug 1343[703]. m (before 9 Sep 1321) HENRI le Beau, son of --- (-1367 or after). Borman records that Cécile de Hamal, widow of Jean le Soris, with “Henri le Beau son mambour”, listed fiefs inherited from her [second] husband by charter dated 9 Sep 1321[704].

(3) MARIE de Beaufort (-after 8 Aug 1343). Jacques de Hemricourt records that “ly Saingnors de Beafort” sold “leur terre al Conte de Namur”, adding that “qui orent dois sereurs, dont ly une fut mariée à monssaingnor Henry le Beal chevalier esquevin de Liege...et ly atre...à messire Jakemme de Revins chevalier, manant à Huy”[705]. Borman names her Marie, named in a charter dated 8 Aug 1343[706]. m JACQUES de Revins, son of ---.

(4) MARGUERITE de Beaufort (-after 8 Aug 1343). Borman records Marguerite, nun at Val-Notre-Dame, as another daughter of Raso and his wife, named in a charter dated 8 Aug 1343[707].

(5) SOPHIE de Beaufort (-before 8 Aug 1343) Borman records Sophie “défunte en 1343...femme de Jehan de Molin chevalier” (and names their children), named in a charter dated 8 Aug 1343[708]. m JEAN de Molin, son of ---.

iv) JAN van Gavre “van den Eyghen” [de l’Alleud] ([1240/50?]-after Jul 1304). “Rasses de Gavre chevaliers sires de Liedekerke” sold property “en le parroche de Lombeke” to Guy Count of Flanders, with the consent of “Margherite femme audit Rasse seigneur de Liedekerke, dame de Liedekerke...Jehans lor fius de Liedekerke chevaliers”, by charter dated May 1286[709]. Heer van den Eyghen [Seigneur de l’Alleud], de iure uxoris.

- HEREN van den EYGHEN.

b) ARNOUT van Gavre (-after Mar 1267, maybe [1270]). “Rasso de Gavera dominus de Liedekercka” named “Arnulphus miles frater meus” in a charter dated mid-May 1244[710]. Heer van Impeghem: "Rasso dictus de Gavera dominus de Lidekerka miles et Margareta uxor mea…Rasso primogenitus filius dictorum Rassonis domini de Lidekerka et Margaretæ uxoris eiusdem dominus de Bouler miles" ratified an agreement with Ninove, with the consent of "Arnulpho dicto de Ympenghem militi fratri nostro et Margaretæ uxori suæ…Sophia dicti Arnulphi filia quam de priori uxore sua susceperat cum marito suo Scalkino", by charter dated Mar 1267[711]. Ursel suggests that Arnout died “vers 1270”[712]. m firstly SOPHIE Vilain, daughter of ---. Goethals names “Sophie Vilain” as Arnout’s first wife without citing any source on which this information is based[713]. m secondly (before 16 Sep 1248) MARGUERITE, daughter of ---. Goethals names “Marguerite dame de Hérmiez” as Arnout’s second wife without citing any source on which this information is based[714]. Presumably he is attempting to explain the acquisition of Hérimez by her son. "Rasso dictus de Gavera dominus de Lidekerka miles et Margareta uxor mea…Rasso primogenitus filius dictorum Rassonis domini de Lidekerka et Margaretæ uxoris eiusdem dominus de Bouler miles" ratified an agreement with Ninove, with the consent of "Arnulpho dicto de Ympenghem militi fratri nostro et Margaretæ uxori suæ…Sophia dicti Arnulphi filia quam de priori uxore sua susceperat cum marito suo Scalkino", by charter dated Mar 1267[715]. She was presumably related in some way to the Beveren family of châtelains de Dixmude, as shown by the charter dated Aug 1282 which is quoted below. Arnout & his first wife had one child:

i) SOPHIA van Gavre (-after Mar 1267). "Rasso dictus de Gavera dominus de Lidekerka miles et Margareta uxor mea…Rasso primogenitus filius dictorum Rassonis domini de Lidekerka et Margaretæ uxoris eiusdem dominus de Bouler miles" ratified an agreement with Ninove, with the consent of "Arnulpho dicto de Ympenghem militi fratri nostro et Margaretæ uxori suæ…Sophia dicti Arnulphi filia quam de priori uxore sua susceperat cum marito suo Scalkino", by charter dated Mar 1267[716]. m --- Scalkin, son of ---.

Arnout & his second wife had one child:

ii) JAN van Gavre ([1245/50]-killed in battle Furnes 20 Aug 1297). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Seigneur de Hérimez, Heer van Impeghem en Noekere. Dirk van Beveren declared having had a document sealed by “la dame de Rumigny sa sœur, par ses cousins Monseignour Rigaut dou Rues et Monseignour Jean de Gavre qui sont chargés de garder son scel” by charter dated Aug 1282[717].

- SEIGNEURS de HERIMEZ.

c) JAN van Gavre . Goethals records that his parentage is confirmed by the blazons which decorate his daughter’s tomb (in order “Bette, Comines, Ghistelles, Lichtervelde, Gavre, Breda, Exarde, van der Moere”)[718]. "Ioannes Mulaert dictus miles dominus de Exaerde" confirmed donations to Bodelo abbey at Gand, with the consent of "Rasonis filii mei primogeniti ætatis iam legitima, per manum...nepotis mei domini Hugonis castellani Gandensis", by charter dated Oct 1274[719]. m ELISABETH van Gavre dite d’Axele Dame d’Exarde, daughter of JAN van Gavre dit Mulaert & his wife Isabelle Vilain dite van der Moere. Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing the corresponding primary source[720]. Jan & his wife had [four or more] children:

i) AGNES van Gavre . Goethals records her parentage and marriage[721]. m SIMON Bette, son of GEROLF Bette Heer van Westacker & his wife Agnes van Gistel (-21 Dec 1307). An epitaph at Gent Dominican church records the burial of “Simon Bette miles primus hujus urbis scabinus” who died 21 Dec 1307[722].

ii) RASO van Gavre . "Ioannes Mulaert dictus miles dominus de Exaerde" confirmed donations to Bodelo abbey at Gand, with the consent of "Rasonis filii mei primogeniti ætatis iam legitima, per manum...nepotis mei domini Hugonis castellani Gandensis", by charter dated Oct 1274[723]. [same person as…? RASO van Herzele “Raso van Herzele” (-after 1330). Goethals records Raso (ancestor of the Seigneurs de Herleghem and later Graven van Liedekerke) as son of Jan van Gavre, younger son of Raso [VIII] and his wife Sophia van Breda, without citing the corresponding primary source[724]. Considerable uncertainty surrounds the precise parentage of the ancestor of the later Graven van Liedekerke, as discussed below.]

iii) [two or more] son(s) . Their existence is assumed from their brother Raso being named “filii mei primogeniti” in the Oct 1274 charter quoted above.

d) MARIA van Gavre (-after May 1263). Her parentage is indicated by the charter dated Oct 1274 under which "Ioannes Mulaert dictus miles dominus de Exaerde" confirmed donations to Bodelo abbey at Gand, with the consent of "Rasonis filii mei primogeniti ætatis iam legitima, per manum...nepotis mei domini Hugonis castellani Gandensis"[725]. The primary source which confirms her parentage more precisely has not been identified. "Hugo castellanus Gandensis et Maria uxor mea" donated serfs to the church of Antwerp by charter dated 29 May 1243[726]. “Hugo castellanus Gandensis…Maria uxor dicti castellani” sold "villam de Bornhem cum castro" to "dominæ Margaretæ Flandriæ et Hannoniæ comitissæ" for his marriage to "Machtildis sororis meæ" by charter dated [Mar] 1250[727]. “Hugo unigenitus domini Hugonis castellani Gandensis ac domini de Hosdain et Marie eius uxoris” confirmed the donations of property “in loco...Westehuse” made to Cambron by “patris et matris mee” by charter dated May 1263[728]. m HUGO [III] Burggraaf van Gent, son of HUGO [II] Burggraaf van Gent & his wife Eudette de Champlitte (-[Dec 1264/Apr 1265]).

RASO [XII] van Gavre, son of RASO [X] van Gavre Heer van Liederkerke & his wife Marguerite d’Enghien ([1235/45]-23 Nov [1307]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "filiarum…domini Sigeri…secundam" married "dominus de Liedekerke, dominus Rasso de Gavre" and records that they had several children "quorum primogenitus Rasso" who married "filiam Henrici de Boulers juxta Grammont"[729]. Butkens records the participation of “Rasse de Gavere Sire de Lidekerke et de Breda...ses fils Rasse, Philippe et Siger” at the battle of Woeringen 1288[730]. Heer van Liedekerke. "Rasso dictus de Gavera dominus de Lidekerka miles et Margareta uxor mea…Rasso primogenitus filius dictorum Rassonis domini de Lidekerka et Margaretæ uxoris eiusdem dominus de Bouler miles" ratified an agreement with Ninove, with the consent of "Arnulpho dicto de Ympenghem militi fratri nostro et Margaretæ uxori suæ…Sophia dicti Arnulphi filia quam de priori uxore sua susceperat cum marito suo Scalkino", by charter dated Mar 1267[731]. Heer van Boelare, de iure uxoris: “Gérars cevaliers sires de Sothenghien” declared holding “me maison de Sotenghien” in fief from Jean d’Avesnes Comte de Hainaut, appointing “mes chiers cousins Rasson de Liedekerke signeur de Boulers, Sohier de Brayne signeur de Lisseruoeles, chevaliers” as guarantors, by charter dated 1286[732]. Heer van Breda: “Razo de Gavere dominus de Liedekercke et de Breda et Alicia uxor mea” donated property to "monasterii Ninivensis" by charter dated 1292[733]. "Raso de Gavera dominus de Liedekercke et de Breda et Rasso de Liedekercke miles dominus de Boulaer eius primogenitus" donated property to Tongerloo abbey by charter dated 1294[734]. "Raso de Gavre dominus de Liedekercke et de Breda" transferred the hospital of Breda to convent of St Katharina at Woude by charter dated 1 Nov 1295[735]. “Johannes dictus Van den Eyghen filius quondam...domini Rasonis pie memorie domini de Lidekerke et de Breda miles et Aleydis eius uxor” donated “terra...parochiarum de Ekerni de sancti Jacobi de Hoghescoten” to the abbey of Saint-Bernard sur l’Escaut, in the presence of “domini Rasonis de Gavere, domini de Lydekerke et de Breda et domini Sygeri de Lyderkerka domini de Beaufort et de Crutbeke...germanorum mei”, by charter dated 8 Sep 1296[736]. The testament of “Rase van Gavre heer van Liedekerke ende van Breda”, dated 23 Jun 1300, with the consent of “mynen outsten sone Raesen die heer is van Boulair”, bequeathed dower to “mynen...wyve ver Adewynen die dochter was eens edel mans heer Willems die wylen heer was van Stryene”, sealed by “Jan van Liedekercke heer van Eyghem broeder des heeren van Liedekercke voorseyd...”[737].

m firstly (before Mar 1267) ALIX van Boelare, daughter of HENDRIK Heer van Boelare & his wife --- (-25 Nov 1294, bur Beaupré). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "filiarum…domini Sigeri…secundam" married "dominus de Liedekerke, dominus Rasso de Gavre" and records that they had several children "quorum primogenitus Rasso" who married "filiam Henrici de Boulers juxta Grammont"[738]. “Razo de Gavere dominus de Liedekercke et de Breda et Alicia uxor mea” donated property to "monasterii Ninivensis" by charter dated 1292[739]. An epitaph at Beaupré records the burial of “medame Aelys de Boulers ky fut feme au S. de Liedekercke et de Breda” who died 25 Nov 1294[740].

m secondly ([11 Feb 1296/23 Jun 1300]) HADEWIJN van Strijen, daughter of WILLEM [IV] Heer van Strijen & his wife --- (-before 1313). "Nyclaes van Putte" confirmed the inheritance of “Hadewyen miins wiifs zuster Aleyden” from “hoir vader miin here Willem van Stryene ende hoir moeder” by charter dated 25 Nov 1290[741]. "Aleit van Putte...htmhter heren Willems van Striene...wiif Niclaus van Putte" granted “tiende...in Vorensaterwart...” to “Hadewien van Striene mire zuster” by charter dated 11 Feb 1296[742]. The testament of “Rase van Gavre heer van Liedekerke ende van Breda”, dated 23 Jun 1300, with the consent of “mynen outsten sone Raesen die heer is van Boulair”, bequeathed dower to “mynen...wyve ver Adewynen die dochter was eens edel mans heer Willems die wylen heer was van Stryene”, sealed by “Jan van Liedekercke heer van Eyghem broeder des heeren van Liedekercke voorseyd...”[743].

Raso [XII] & his first wife had children:

1. RASO [XIV] van Gavre (-[5 Mar/29 Apr] 1313). Heer van Liedekerke, Heer van Breda. "Raso de Gavera dominus de Liedekercke et de Breda et Rasso de Liedekercke miles dominus de Boulaer eius primogenitus" donated property to Tongerloo abbey by charter dated 1294[744]. Heer van Boelare. The testament of “Rase van Gavre heer van Liedekerke ende van Breda”, dated 23 Jun 1300, with the consent of “mynen outsten sone Raesen die heer is van Boulair”, bequeathed dower to “mynen...wyve ver Adewynen die dochter was eens edel mans heer Willems die wylen heer was van Stryene”, sealed by “Jan van Liedekercke heer van Eyghem broeder des heeren van Liedekercke voorseyd...”[745]. “Rase Heere van Liedekercke ende van Breda, Ridder” acknowledged holding property “tusschen Houte ende Hinkelen” from Willem II Count of Holland, guaranteed by “onse...broeders Haer Philipe Here van Wulvenhouts ende Zegher Here van Boeulaers, Ridders”, by charter dated 11 Nov 1312[746].

2. FILIP van Gavre (-[26 Jun 1318/7 Jul 1320]). Heer van Wulvenhouts: “Rase Heere van Liedekercke ende van Breda, Ridder” acknowledged holding property “tusschen Houte ende Hinkelen” from Willem II Count of Holland, guaranteed by “onse...broeders Haer Philipe Here van Wulvenhouts ende Zegher Here van Boeulaers, Ridders”, by charter dated 11 Nov 1312[747]. Heer van Liedekerke, Heer van Breda. m firstly SOPHIE d’Enghien, daughter of GERARD d’Enghien Heer van Zotteghem & his wife Marie van Gent. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m secondly as her first husband, MARIA van Coudenberghe, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her family origin has not been identified. She married secondly Hector Vilain. "Hector Vilein chevalier Aduotié de Tamise et Chastelain de Rupelmonde et Marie Dame de Liederkercke, de Breda et de Tamise…sa femme" founded “l’Hospital de Tamise” by charter dated mid-Mar 1330[748]. "Philippe Villain" granted “la moitié de l’advouerie de Tamise” for life as dower to “la veuve de feu Hector Villain son frere...Madame de Liedekerke” by charter dated 3 Mar 1335[749]. Filip & his first wife had children:

a) ADELISE van Gavre ([after 1307?]-after 23 Mar 1336). Vrouw van Liedekerke, Vrouw van Breda. The following charter shows that Adelise was under age when she married. “Gérard sire de Rassengem et de Lens, mari (baron) de demoiselle Aélis fille de feu Philippe seigneur de Liedekerke et de Breda” confirmed the delivery of Liedekerke to the count of Flanders on behalf of his wife, who agreed to commit “quand [elle] aura atteint son aige”, by charter dated 7 Jul 1320[750]. “Adelise Vrouwe van Liedekercke en van Breda ende Geraerd Heer van Rassegem, van Lens, van Liedekercke en van Breda, als wettighe Momboir Adelisen voorgenoemt...myns Heeren” confirmed granting rights to revenue from “Oosterhoudt” to “Willem van Duvenvoorde, ons...Heeren ‘s Graven Camerlinck van Henegauwen en van Holland” by charter dated 26 Jun 1325[751]. Butkens records that Gerard and his wife sold Breda to Jean III Duke of Brabant in 1326 (no source cited)[752]. m (before 7 Jul 1320) as his first wife, GERARD van Rasseghem Seigneur de Lens, son of --- (-after 1345).

3. SIGER van Gavre (-after 11 Nov 1312). Heer van Boelare. “Rase Heere van Liedekercke ende van Breda, Ridder” acknowledged holding property “tusschen Houte ende Hinkelen” from Willem II Count of Holland, guaranteed by “onse...broeders Haer Philipe Here van Wulvenhouts ende Zegher Here van Boeulaers, Ridders”, by charter dated 11 Nov 1312[753]. m JOHANNA van Nevele, daughter of GAUTHIER van Nevele Châtelain de Courtrai & his wife Johanna [van Beveren] (-after 2 Aug 1344). Goethals names her parents without citing the source which confirms this information[754]. “Joanna de Nevele domina de Boular et de Schendelbeke” donated “pratum in Rasebeke” to Beaupré, for the souls of “dominæ meæ Mathildis quæ fuit filia Roberti boni comitis Flandriæ, et domina de Florines et de Beverne...Sigeri de Liedekercke qui fuit dominus de Boular...Roberti domini de Nevele...meæ...Nicolai de Bailleul domini de Rossoit...Mathildis dominæ de Rossoit ipsius uxoris”, by charter dated 3 Mar 1341[755]. A charter dated 2 Aug 1344 names “Jane van Nevele vrouwe van Boelaer”[756]. Siger & his wife had [two] children:

a) MATHILDE van Gavre ). Goethals records her parentage and two marriages without citing the sources which confirm this information[757]. Vrouw van Boelare. “Joanna de Nevele domina de Boular et de Schendelbeke” donated “pratum in Rasebeke” to Beaupré, for the souls of “...Nicolai de Bailleul domini de Rossoit...Mathildis dominæ de Rossoit ipsius uxoris”, by charter dated 3 Mar 1341[758]. Van Trimpont records that the daughter and heiress of Mathilde van Gavre and her husband “Nicolaas of Colard van Belle (Bailleul) heer van Ronsoit” in 1350 married “Jan de Fosseux heer van Fosseux” who in a charter dated 25 Oct 1370 is named “Jean seigneur de Fosseux, Ronsoit, Boulaere et Nevele”[759]. m firstly NICOLAS de Condé Seigneur de Ronsoi, son of --- (-after 3 Mar 1341). m secondly GAUTHIER Seigneur de Honnecourt Châtelain de Thourotte, son of ---.

b) [BEATRIX van Gavre ). Vrouw van Boelare. Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing the source which confirms this information[760]. This information is incorrect if the reference to the daughter of Mathilde van Gavre is factually correct as shown above. It seems more likely that this person was the daughter of Mathilde van Gavre and her first husband, as shown above. m JEAN Seigneur de Fosseux, son of ---.]

The parentage of the following person is uncertain. Goethals records him as Raso, son of Jan van Gavre (younger son of Raso [VIII] and his wife Sophia van Breda), without citing the corresponding primary source[761]. This suggestion does not adequately explain his name “van Herzele”. Goethals names his wife “Walburge de Herzelles”, presumably to provide an explanation[762], but Raso’s wife is recorded in other sources as “Clémence de Berchem” as shown below. Henriette Claessens recently reviewed the different theories, the most likely being that his mother was née Gavre, maybe a daughter of Raso [XII][763]. Presumably he could also have the illegitimate son of one of Raso [XII]’s sons. The Marquis de Trazegnies draws attention to the article on this family written by Henriette Claessens, who demonstrated that the descendants of Raso van Herzele replaced their name “Herzele” with “Liedekerke” only in 1362/66, suggesting that they were originally neither Gavre nor Liedekerke[764]. The Marquis highlights a charter dated 3 Jan 1366 (O.S.?) under which “Gérard de Rasseghem pour lui et pour son frère Philippe, Gérard de Steenhuyse, Bernard de Herzele, Sohier seigneur de Herzele, Jean de Saint-Venant, Baudouin van de Woestyne et Wautier de Herzele” promised to make payments to “Raessen van Liedekerke die men heet van Herzele, onse…neve”[765]. The Marquis also highlights another recent article by Paul Trio which adopts a different viewpoint[766].

1. RASO van Herzele, son of --- (-after 1330). “Rasso de Hersele miles...ad domum nostram apud Asplar” issued a charter dated 17 Mar 1301, witnessed by “Wal--- de Her-ele frater meus”[767]. The necrology of Ninove commemorates “XIV Kal Feb...domini Rasonis de Hersele et dominæ Clementiæ uxoris eius dictæ de Berchem, et Aleidis filiæ domini Walteri de Berchem”[768].] m CLEMENCE de Berchem, daughter of --- (-after 1330). Claessens names Raso’s wife “Clémence de Berchem”, citing a charter dated 1330 in which she is named “myns heeren mynher Raes wyfe van Hersele”[769]. The necrology of Ninove commemorates “XIV Kal Feb...domini Rasonis de Hersele et dominæ Clementiæ uxoris eius dictæ de Berchem, et Aleidis filiæ domini Walteri de Berchem”[770].

- SEIGNEURS de HERLEGHEM, GRAVEN van LIEDEKERKE[771].

D. SEIGNEURS de HERIMEZ, HEREN van STEENKERKE

Hérimez, now called Hérimetz, is a small commune situated about eight kilometres east of Ath and the same distance north of Lens in the present-day Belgian province of Hainaut. The primary source which confirms how the Gavre family acquired the seigneurie de Hérimez has not been identified. The reconstruction of Jan [I]’s immediate family presents numerous problems as explained below. What follows is only a suggestion and should not be taken as the definitive answer.

JAN [I] van Gavre, son of ARNOUT van Gavre & his second wife Marguerite --- ([1245/50]-killed in battle Furnes 20 Aug 1297). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. “Dame Ozile de Rokes, li feme Stevenon le Bareteur” donated property to Oignies by charter dated 1 Mar 1272, sealed by “messire Jehans de Gavre” (“écu à trois lions couronnés, au lambel à trois pendants brochant. Légende : ...vera---”)[772]. Seigneur de Hérimez, Heer van Impeghem. “Jehans de Hal, fius Watier de Wodebruch...” sold a wood to Cambron, naming “...messire Jehans de Gauwre sires de Herimeis...” among his guarantors, by charter dated Feb 1274 (O.S.?)[773]. “Jehans chevaliers sires de Burgellettes” notified that “me sires Jehans de Gavre chevaliers” had, “a vivant de me dame Maroie de Gameraige se femme”, exchanged property at Hérimez with Oignies by charter dated Aug 1279, sealed by “Johis de Gavera dni de Herime” (“écu à un lion couronné et à une bordure échancrée”)[774]. Dirk van Beveren declared having had a document sealed by “la dame de Rumigny sa sœur, par ses cousins Monseignour Rigaut dou Rues et Monseignour Jean de Gavre qui sont chargés de garder son scel” by charter dated Aug 1282[775]. Heer van Nokere [Nocre] [located about 10 kilometres west of Gavere and about the same distance north-west of Oudenaarde]: Guy Count of Flanders declared that “Rasse de Gavre Sire de Liedekerke” had granted “l’hommage d’Arnould le Walle, de Nocre, qui vient du Comte et est échu audit Rasse, de la dame de Breda sa cousine” to “Jean de Gavre Seigneur de Hiermées son neveu” by charter dated Mar 1284 (O.S.?)[776]. Nokere was later held by Jan [I]’s supposed son Raso (see below). A list of “hommes de Monseigneur de Sotenghiem à cause de son alleu” dated 1286 is headed by “Messire Jean de Gavre...”[777], who could be Jan [I]. “...Jean de Gavere, Seigneur de Hormeis...” subscribed the charter dated Mar 1290 under which Guy Count of Flanders declared having boughts rights “à Warinage et Peteghem” from “Alix de Diestre dame de la Roiere et de Jean son fils aîné et héritier”[778]. “Ioh’is de Gavuera dni de Herimis militis” sealed a charter dated 1291[779]. “Jehans de Gavre sires de Hérimes” acknowledged that “medamoisièle Mehaus de Lille” donated dowry to “Sébile se suer me...compaigne...en aidwe de son mariage”, that he had received the money from “noble dame Béatris de Neele castellaine de Lille”, by charter dated 10 Dec 1294[780]. “...Jehans de Gavre sires de Herimés...honme de le contei de Haynau” certified having seen an agreement terminating a dispute between Guy Count of Flanders and Jean Comte de Hainaut, by charter dated 21 May 1295[781]. Guy Count of Flanders granted revenue from “la Renenghe” to “Jean de Gavre chevalier Seigneur de Herimes” by charter dated Mar 1296 (O.S.?)[782]. “Jehans de Gavre chevaliers sires de Herimes” confirmed that Guy Count of Flanders had granted land “en le ville de Wondeke” by charter dated 16 Apr 1297[783]. The Chronique Artésienne records “...mesire Jehans de Gavre...” among those killed at the battle of Furnes 20 Aug 1297[784]. Although Jan is not named “seigneur de Hérimez” in this passage, no other suitable Jan van Gavre has been identified to whom this entry can refer.

m firstly ([1270?]) as her second husband, MARIE de Braine dite de Gammerages, widow of JACQUES d’Enghien Seigneur de Bassily, daughter of GAUTHIER de Braine Châtelain de Binche & his wife --- de Seneffe (-before Aug 1279). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Jacobus", fourth son of "Sigerus…de Enghien", married "filia domini Walteri de Brainne"[785]. “Jehans chevaliers sires de Burgellettes” notified that “me sires Jehans de Gavre chevaliers” had, “a vivant de me dame Maroie de Gameraige se femme”, exchanged property at Hérimez with Oignies by charter dated Aug 1279[786].

m secondly SIBYLLE de Lille, daughter of JEAN [II] Châtelain de Lille & his wife Mathilde de Béthune (before 1244-after 1304). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 10 Dec 1294 under which [her husband] “Jehans de Gavre sires de Hérimes” acknowledged that “medamoisièle Mehaus de Lille” donated dowry to “Sébile se suer me...compaigne...en aidwe de son mariage”, that he had received the money from “noble dame Béatris de Neele castellaine de Lille”[787].

Jan [I] & his first wife had one child:

1. MARIA van Gavre ([1271/78?]-after 1331). Gauthier d’Enghien Seigneur de “Gamarege” named “demisele Marien me sereur fille ...mon signeur Jehan de Gavre” in a charter dated 1281[788]. Her first marriage is confirmed by Saint-Genois in the text quoted below. Gammerages (her mother’s fief) passed to her children by her first marriage before 1330: “Rasses de Montigny escuyers” confirmed privileges to Gammerages, granted by “mes...freres messires Jehans de Montigny Saint Cristoffle sires de Gammerage chevaliers...et...me dame Yolent Doltre [d’Oultres] dame des Caillemont [Scailmont] et de Gammerege se...femme”, by charter dated late-Aug 1330[789]. “Guillaumes dis Lombars de Kiévy” notified that “mesires Jehans de Pollers sires d’Ottre chevaliers...et...medame Marie de Gavres dame de Montegny-Saint-Christofe se femme” had sold properties held from Mons Sainte-Waudru to Guillaume Comte de Hainaut by charter dated 1331[790]. Saint-Genois records that in 1331 “Marie de Gavre” bought “une maison dite A Le Barre” from “[les] Echevins de Montegny” and later donated the house “aux Prêtres de la Paroisse de Montegny” for celebrating an annual obit for the souls of “Monseigneur Jean de Montegny, de Dame Marie de Gavre, de Monseigneur Jean de Montegny, Seigneur de Gameraige leur fils, et de Madame Jolenthe de Celles son épouse”[791]. m firstly JEAN [I] Seigneur de Montignies-Saint-Christophe, son of --- (-after 1 May 1312). m secondly JAN van Pollare Heer van [Haaltert], son of --- (-after 1331).

Jan [I] & his second wife had [four] children:

2. JAN [II] van Gavre “Raso” ([1280?]-[10 Oct 1333, bur Cambron]). Goethals confuses Jan [II] with his father, which causes additional confusion relating to the relationships in this branch of the Gavre family as explained below. Seigneur de Hérimez, Heer van Impeghem. “...Jean de Gavre, Seigneur de Herimes chevaliers...” subscribed the charter dated 18 Feb 1297 (O.S.?) which records various actions relating to relations between the count of Flanders and the French king[792]. If this date is “O.S.”, and if Jan [I] was killed at Furnes as indicated above, the subscriber was presumably Jan [II]. Goethals records that, on succeeding his cousin as head of the family in 1300, Jan adopted the name “Rasse” (without citing the source which confirms his statement)[793]. “Rasse 8e du nom baron de Gavre” was named among participants at a tournament in Mons in 1310, bearing arms “d’or au lion de Gueules couronné, armé et lampassé d’azur, à la bordure engrelée de sable. Cimier: 2 gantelets. Camail d’hermine. Bannerole de Gueules”[794]. The reference to “baron de Gavre” does suggest that this person was head of the family at the time, and therefore was Jan [II] then called Raso, although the title had by then left the Gavre family through the female line (see Part A of this chapter). [Goethals records Jan’s death “au mois de décembre le lendemain de la St. Denis et de la St. Ghislain de l’an 1333” [10 Oct] and his burial at Cambron in a tomb bearing the arms of Gavre and Wavrin[795]. If this epitaph relates to Jan [II], the two sets of arms suggest that he was buried with his wife. An alternative would be that the epitaph refers to an otherwise unrecorded son of Jan [II] whose tomb bore the arms of his two parents.] m SOPHIE de Wavrin, daughter of ROBERT [III] Seigneur de Wavrin & his wife Isabelle de Croisilles ([1275/90?]- ----, bur Cambron). Goethals records her parentage and marriage, noting that she was the sister of Wilhelmine de Wavrin, wife of Jan van Gavre Seigneur d’Escornaix, without citing the source on which the information is based[796]. Her birth date is estimated approximately based on the probable birth dates of her father and paternal grandfather. Her burial at Cambron is confirmed in either interpretation of the epitaph quoted above under her husband.

3. RASO van Gavre ([1283/88?]-after 27 Oct 1355). Seigneur de Hérimez. Jacques de Hemricourt records “saingnor d’Ayshove et de Herymeis...de Gaveres” as the father of Johanna van Gavre, wife of Jean de Looz Seigneur d’Agimont (see below)[797]. His name is confirmed by the 27 Oct 1355 charter cited below. There appear to be two possibilities for his parentage: (1) he was the same person as Jan [II] van Gavre named above, or (2) he was Jan’s younger brother who inherited Hérimez either after Jan [II] died or after the death of any surviving son of Jan [II]. In case (1), the “vrouw van Aischove” would have been his second wife, which is not ideal as Jan [II]’s supposed epitaph quoted above bears the arms of Gavre and Wavrin suggesting that he was buried with his known wife Sophie de Wavrin. In case (2), this person would not have been the father of Gerard van Gavre (see below) whose descendants did not inherit Hérimez, which passed to Johanna van Gavre and her husband. Heer van Nokere [Nocre]: a charter dated Jul 1329 names “edelre ridders...Raes van Gavre here van Nocre end...Osts heren van Steenhuse ende van Avelgem”[798]. “Rasse de Gavre sire de Herines” declared that he bought revenue “assignée sur le winage de Givet” from the Ctss de Namur provided “Jean de Loz sire d’Agimont...jouira de cette rente et, qu’après sa mort, elle retournera à Marie fille dudit sire d’Agimont et de la fille dudit Rasse de Gavre”, by charter dated 27 Oct 1355[799]. m [firstly] --- Vrouw van Aischove, daughter of ---. Jacques de Hemricourt records “saingnor d’Ayshove et de Herymeis...de Gaveres” as the father of Johanna van Gavre, wife of Jean de Looz Seigneur d’Agimont (see below)[800]. As this represents the earliest mention of Aischove in the Gavre family, it is reasonable to suppose that the territory came from the family of Johanna’s mother. Her mother is called “Catharina Berthout” in numerous secondary sources but the primary source which confirms her name and family origin has not been identified. The same secondary sources name her husband “Raso van Gavre”, presumably indicating Raso the presumed younger son of Jan [I] van Gavre Seigneur de Hérimez shown below. Earlier indications of an Aischove family are provided by the following: “Oliviers d’Escoves” is named, with his arms (gules, lion rampant or, completely different from the arms of Berthout/Mechelen), among participants at a tournament in Compiègne in 1279[801]. “Olivier Lord of Aishove” is named among the defenders of Lille, maybe dted to 1297[802]. The primary source which confirms his family origin has not been traced. The chronology suggests that a daughter of Oliver Heer van Aischove could have been the mother of the children shown below, although the name “Oliver” does not feature among their known descendants. [m secondly MARGARETA van Pamele, daughter of ---. Goethals records that Raso married “une damoiselle riche et belle, mais à qui la nature avait refusé le don de la parole...Marguerite de Pamele, nièce du baron d’Audenarde”, and names their only daughter “Jeanne, wife of Jean de Looz Seigneur d’Agimont”, without citing the source on which the information is based[803]. As noted above, the mother of Jean de Looz-Agimont’s wife was probably “vrouw van Aischove”. It is not known whether Goethals was partially correct and that Margareta van Pamele was Raso’s second wife. This person has not been traced in the Oudenaarde/Pamele family (follow the hyperlink).] Raso & his wife had two children:

a) JAN van Gavre ([before 1320?]-[15 Mar 1350/Jun 1354]). Heer van Aischove, presumably inherited from his mother the “Vrouw van Aischove” named above. Heer van Nevele, de iure uxoris. A charter dated 2 Aug 1344 names “Jan van Gavere heer van Aieshove en Nevele”[804]. A charter dated 15 Mar 1349 (O.S.?) names “Jan van Gavere rudder here van Aishove, heer van Nevele...burggraaf van Kortijk” and “Margriete van Longevael vrouwe van Nevele sin wettelike gheselnede”[805]. Jan died without surviving childen as Nevele passed to a cousin of his widow. m (before 2 Aug 1344) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Longueval Vrouw van Nevele, daughter of JEAN de Longueval & his first wife Marguerite de Mortagne Vrouw van Nevele (-before 17 Apr 1369). Her first marriage is confirmed by the following documents: firstly, a charter dated 2 Aug 1344 names “Jan van Gavere heer van Aieshove en Nevele”[806]. Secondly, a charter dated 15 Mar 1349 (O.S.?) names “Jan van Gavere rudder here van Aishove, heer van Nevele...burggraaf van Kortijk” and “Margriete van Longevael vrouwe van Nevele sin wettelike gheselnede”[807]. She married secondly (Papal dispensation [Jun] 1354, 12 Jul 1354) Jan van Gistel Heer van de Woestijne, and thirdly (contract 27 May 1366) as his first wife, Engelbert [I] d’Enghien Seigneur de Ramerupt. See the document NORTHERN FRANCE-VALOIS, VERMANDOIS for the sources which confirm Marguerite’s second, third and fourth marriages.

b) JOHANNA van Gavre ([1320/25?]-after 1350). Jacques de Hemricourt records that “mons. Iohan de Louz” married “filhe don nobles barons de Flandres...saingnor d’Ayshove et de Herymeis, quy n’avoit plus d’enfans et estoit de nobles sanc de Gaveres”[808]. If Johanna was an only child as indicated by this text, it is difficult to explain how Jan (shown above as her supposed brother) inherited Aischove before her. It is of course uncertain whether Hemricourt was accurate in all details. Dame de Hérimez, Vrouw van Aischove. Johanna must have outlived her supposed brother Jan as Flemish and Hainaut custom excluded “représentation en matière de succession féodale”[809]. “Rasse de Gavre sire de Herines” declared that he bought revenue “assignée sur le winage de Givet” from the Ctss de Namur provided “Jean de Loz sire d’Agimont...jouira de cette rente et, qu’après sa mort, elle retournera à Marie fille dudit sire d’Agimont et de la fille dudit Rasse de Gavre”, by charter dated 27 Oct 1355[810]. m JEAN de Looz Seigneur d’Agimont, son of JEAN de Looz Seigneur d’Agimont & his wife Mathilde de Walhain Dame de Walhain, d’Eghezée et de Hemricourt ([1315 or before?]-after 30 Apr 1374).

4. [GERARD van Gavre ([1290/95?]-[1330/38]). The primary source which confirms the name of Gerard van Gavre’s father has not been identified. From a chronological point of view, it looks likely that he was a younger brother of Jan [II] and Raso who are named above. Goethals records Gerard as son of “Jan van Gavre”, amalgamating Jan [I] with Jan [II], but he cites no source which confirms his statement[811]. If Gerard’s birth date is correctly estimated at [1290], he could not have been the son of Jan [II]. The failure of Gerard’s descendants to inherit Hérimez (which passed to the Looz-Agimont family, as explained above) suggests that he must have been the younger brother of Raso van Gavre Seigneur de Hérimez. The family presumably acquired Steenkerque, Gerard’s primary property, by marriage: earlier seigneurs de Steenkerque are shown in the document HAINAUT. Seigneur de Steenkerque [Steenkerke/Stinkerke], Heer van Roosendael. Châtelain d’Ath 1330[812]. Gerard presumably died before 1338 when his son Arnout is recorded in charters[813].]

- see below.

5. [WILLEM van Gavre (-after Mar 1308). “Guillaume de Gavre chapelain de l’église Saint-Jean de Gand” was named in Mar 1308, Liedekerke suggesting that he was the son of Jan [I] van Gavre[814].]

The parentages of the following persons have not been confirmed.

1. MARGARETA van Gavre (-after 1337). Secondary sources name “Marguerite de Gavre fille de Rasse de Gavre seigneur d’Hérimez” as second wife of Fastré Seigneur de Ligne[815]. Opinions differ on the name of her mother. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. Bearing in mind the difficulties regarding the descendants of Jan [I] van Gavre Seigneur de Hérimez, noted above, it is prudent to mark Margareta’s parentage as unknown until more primary source material emerges. m (1329) as his second wife, FASTRE Seigneur de Ligne, son of JEAN [I] Seigneur de Ligne & his wife --- (-28 Dec 1337).

2. MARIA van Gavre dite de Hérimez . Goethals records her as daughter of “Jean de Gavre Seigneur d’Hérimez” and her marriage, without citing the source on which the information is based[816]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. As Goethals conflates Jan [I] and Jan [II] in his presentation, more data is needed about the chronology of Maria and her husband before assessing her possible parentage. m ROBERT de Masmines Seigneur de Leeuwerghem et d’Elene, son of [GISELBERT Seigneur de Masmines, de Calckene, de Laerne, de Wetteren, de Leeuwerghen et d’Elene & his wife Margareta van de Aa dite de Nevele].

3. --- van Gavre dite de Hérimez . Goethals records her as daughter of “Jean de Gavre Seigneur d’Hérimez” and her marriage, without citing the source on which the information is based[817]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. As Goethals conflates Jan [I] and Jan [II] in his presentation, more data is needed about the chronology of this person before assessing her possible parentage. m --- de Jauche Seigneur de Beuvrage, son of ---.

GERARD van Gavre, son of [JAN [I] van Gavre Seigneur de Hérimez & his second wife Sibylle de Lille] ([1290/95?]-[1330/38]). The question of Gerard’s parentage is discussed above. Seigneur de Steenkerque [Steenkerke/Stinkerke], Heer van Roosendael. Châtelain d’Ath 1330[818]. Gerard presumably died before 1338 when his son Arnout is recorded in charters[819].

[m --- de Wavre, daughter of ---. The possibility of this Wavre marriage is suggested by the epitaph at Cambrai which records the burial of [Gerard’s son] “Willames de Gavre chevalier qui fu sire de Steenkercke et de Tongrenelle” and his wife which displays the arms (in order) of “Gavre, Wavrin, Berlo, Arkle”[820]. Wavrin, second in the list, suggests that Willem’s mother was a member of the Wavrin family. It should be noted that a similar problem arises with the fourth name in the list “Arkle” as the mother of Willem’s wife is recorded in another source as a member of the Thynes family (see below). It is possible that this epitaph was a later installation and was simply incorrect. An indication reinforcing Gerard’s Elsloo marriage (see below) is provided by the record of the same Willem van Gavre bearing the arms of “Gavre brisé en cœur d’Elsloo” at a tournament in 1395[821]. Nevertheless, two factors suggest that Yolande van Elsloo may not have been the mother of all of Gerard’s children: firstly, her father’s name “Oyst” is not found among her husband’s known descendants, and secondly her childless nephew Oyst [III] van Born Heer van Elsloo bequeathed Elsloo away from the Born/Elsloo family to his uterine half-siblings instead of to any children of Yolande who would have been his first cousins.]

m as her first husband, YOLANDE van Elsloo Dame de Flotte et d’Harchies, daughter of OYST [I] van Born Heer van Elsloo & his wife Margareta van Elsloo (-after 16 Feb [1361]). Goethals names “Florence ou Yolande d’Elsloo dame de Herchies” as wife of Gerard van Gavre, noting that she married secondly “Gérard sire de Rassenghem et de Lens, veuf d’Alix de Gavre, dame héritière de Liedekercke, de Breda et d’Oesterhout”, without citing the source on which the information is based[822]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. The Elsloo.info website calls her “Yolande de Elsloo dame de Flotte, Harchies...htmhter van...Oyst I van Born”[823]. She married secondly (Papal dispensation 1345) as his second wife, Gerard van Rasseghem Seigneur de Lens. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not been identified, although it is indicated by the following document. A charter dated 13 Dec 1373 records that “Jolente Delzlo dame de Lens et de Herchies […comme viagiere] et…Arnoul de Gavre chevalier sen fils…sires de ces mesmes lieux et ossi de Rassenghien et de Liedekerke […come hiretiers]” confirmed the donation of “une maison…a Herchies” to Cambron by charter dated 16 Feb 1360 (O.S.?)[824].

Gerard & his wife had [five] children:

1. ARNOUT van Gavre ([1320/25?]-[1387]). Goethals records his parentage without citing the source on which the information is based[825]. His date of birth is suggested in light of his probable marriage date. [Arnout attached his seal to several charters of the comtes de Hainaut dated 1338/1339[826], although in light of his probable date of birth it is unclear whether this Arnout would then have been old enough to have had a seal.] Seigneur d’Harchies, Heer van Roosendael. Heer van Liedekerke, de iure uxoris. A charter dated 16 Dec 1349 names “minen here Arnoude van Heremees heer van Liederkerke”[827]. A charter dated 13 Dec 1373 records that “Jolente Delzlo dame de Lens et de Herchies […comme viagiere] et…Arnoul de Gavre chevalier sen fils…sires de ces mesmes lieux et ossi de Rassenghien et de Liedekerke […come hiretiers]” confirmed the donation of “une maison…a Herchies” to Cambron by charter dated 16 Feb 1360 (O.S.?)[828]. [Heer van Staden: a document dated [Oct/Dec] 1365 names “mijn here Arnoud van Gavere here van Staden” as “leenhouder van de Burg van Veurne”[829].] m (before 16 Dec 1349) JOHANNA van Rasseghem Vrouw van Rasseghem en Liedekerke, Dame de Lens, daughter of GERARD Heer van Rasseghem, Seigneur de Lens et de Liedekerke & his first wife Adelise van Gavre Vrouw van Liedekerke en Breda (-after 1401, bur Liedekerke). Goethals records her family origin and marriage without citing the source on which the information is based[830]. A window at Gheerdtsberghe records “vrau Jenne van Raesseghem ende van Leijs, van haer vadersweghe, van Liedekercke ende van Breda, van haer moedersweghe” who installed the window in 1401, with her arms “[d’azur au lion d’or, escartelé de Leijs (qu’est de geule à 3 lions d’argents couronné)]” and her mother’s Liedekerke arms “[de geule à 3 lions d’or]”[831]. Arnout & his wife had [two] children:

a) [SIBYLLE van Gavre (-29 May 1394, bur Chartreux de Hérinnes). Goethals records her parentage and two marriagesl without specifying the sources on which the information is based[832]. No further information has been found about her first marriage. An epitaph at Hérinnes records the burials of “Jean chastelain de Berghes chevalier, sire de Rompelle et de Stainfort” who died Sep 1380 and of “Sibylle de Gavre chastelaine de Berghes et dame de Gange femme audit chastelain” who died 23 May 1394[833]. m firstly ROBERT [V] Seigneur de Montigny, son of [ROBERT [IV] Seigneur de Montigny & his wife Marie d’Enghien. m secondly JEAN Châtelain de Bergues, son of --- (-30 Sep 1380, bur Chartreux de Hérinnes).]

b) ARNOUT van Gavre ([1350/55]-[1407/14]). Goethals records his parentage without specifying the source on which the information is based[834]. Heer van Liedekerke en Rasseghem, Seigneur de Lens. “Ernoul de Gavre signeur de Rasseghem, de Lens et de Liedequerke” received revenue “de sa sgrie de Cruijbeke” from “Watier le Dün, bailli et receveur du duc de Bourgogne” by charter dated 1407[835]. He died before 1414, the date of his son Philippe’s charter cited below. m (17 May 1380) as her second husband, MARGARETA van Boutersem Vrouw van Brecht, widow of GERARD van Rotselaar Heer van Vorselaar Vicomte de Jodogne, daughter of HENDRIK [VII] van Boutersem Heer van Bergen op Zoom & his wife Maria van Wesemaal Vrouw van Merxem, Schoiten ende Brecht (-12 Aug 1417, bur Brussels Cordeliers). Goethals records her parentage and two marriages without citing the source on which the information is based[836]. “Monsieur Ian...Evesque de Cambrai, Arnould de Gauere, Guillaume et Cornille de Gauere nommez Liedekercke, tous trois freres de mondit seigneur evesque, Dame Gertrude de Gauere leur sœur, messire Nicolas Kervinc seigneur de Lodick son mary et mainbour, mademoiselle Ianne de Gauere aussi leur sœur, Adrian et Ian dicts Vylains pour eulx et leurs freres et sœur, enfans de messire Ian Villain seigneur de Huysse et de Sainct Ian à la Piere, advoué de Tamise, qu’il a eu de dame Marguerite de Gauvere aussi sœur desdits freres de Gauere” and ”dame Catherine Sersanders vefue de feu messire Henry de Gauere seigneur de Rassenghien frere des avantdicts freres de Gauere” settled disputes, with the consent of “madame Marguerite de Berghes Dame de Rassenghien, de Lens et de Liedekercke mere des freres et sœurs de Gauere susdits...”, by charter dated 6 Feb 1415 (O.S.)[837]. Arnout & his wife had nine children:

i) MARGUERITE de Gavre ([1381]-before 6 Feb 1416). A charter of Philippe Duke of Burgundy dated 8 Jul 1397, referring to the 20 Oct 1396 charter cited below, names “Messire Ian Villain bourgeois de nostre ville de Gand...dame Marguerite de Liekerke femme dudit Messire Ian Villain”[838]. The date of her marriage suggests that Marguerite was one of her parents’ oldest children. “Monsieur Ian...Evesque de Cambrai...Adrian et Ian dicts Vylains pour eulx et leurs freres et sœur, enfans de messire Ian Villain seigneur de Huysse et de Sainct Ian à la Piere, advoué de Tamise, qu’il a eu de dame Marguerite de Gauvere aussi sœur desdits freres de Gauere” and ”dame Catherine Sersanders vefue de feu messire Henry de Gauere seigneur de Rassenghien frere des avantdicts freres de Gauere” settled disputes by charter dated 6 Feb 1415 (O.S.)[839]. m ([1395/20 Oct 1396]) JEAN Vilain Heer Sint Jans Steen, son of JEAN Vilain Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre] & his wife Marguerite Briseteste (-after 16 Nov 1417, bur Thamise).

ii) PHILIPPE de Gavre (-killed in battle Azincourt 25 Oct 1415, bur Cambrai). Seigneur de Lens. Heer van Liedekerke. “Philippe de Gavre sgr de Lens et de Liedekerke” received revenue “sur la sgrie de Cruijbeke” by charter dated 1414[840]. m --- van de Aa, daughter of JAN [III] van de Aa Heer van Gruuthuse & his wife Isabelle de Looz dit Agimont. Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing the source which confirms this information[841].

iii) HENRI de Gavre (-killed in battle Azincourt 25 Oct 1415). Heer van Rasseghem. A charter dated 28 May 1414 names “mer Henrik van Gavere heere van Reesseghem en vrouwe Kateline Sersanders sin wettelike geselnede”[842]. m as her first husband, KATELINE Sersanders Dame de Cocquelberghe, daughter of SIMON Sersanders & his wife --- (-after 5 Dec 1472). A charter dated 28 May 1414 names “mer Henrik van Gavere heere van Reesseghem en vrouwe Kateline Sersanders sin wettelike geselnede”[843]. “Monsieur Ian...Evesque de Cambrai...” and ”dame Catherine Sersanders vefue de feu messire Henry de Gauere seigneur de Rassenghien frere des avantdicts freres de Gauere” settled disputes by charter dated 6 Feb 1415 (O.S.)[844]. A charter dated 20 Mar 1422 (O.S.?) names “heer joncheer Arend van Gavere heere van Raesseghem en Liekerke sculdech Kateline Sersanders wilen wettelik wijf van mer Heinric van Gavere, here van Rassenghem sin broeder was”[845]. She married secondly Hendrik van Rotselaar Heer van Roest. A charter dated 8 Mar 1437 names “Hendrik van Rotselaar heer van Roost” and his wife “Kateline Sersanders dochter van mer Symoen Sersanders”[846]. Kateline is named as the widow of Hendreik van Rotselaar in charters dated 15 Dec 1449, 7 Dec 1457, and 5 Dec 1472[847].

iv) JEAN de Gavre (-Liedekerke 1438, bur Cambrai). Bishop of Cambrai. “Monsieur Ian...Evesque de Cambrai...” and ”dame Catherine Sersanders vefue de feu messire Henry de Gauere seigneur de Rassenghien frere des avantdicts freres de Gauere” settled disputes by charter dated 6 Feb 1415 (O.S.)[848]. A charter dated 21 Nov 1417 names “Arnoud van Gavere heer van Liedekerke en Ressegem en diesn broer Jan van Gavere bisschop van Kamerijk”, stating that “hun ouders waren wijlen Arnoud van Gavere heer van Ressegem, Lens en Liedekerke en Margaretha van Berghen”[849].

v) ARNAUD de Gavre “Deijmaer” (-after 15 Aug 1425). Heer van Liedekerke, Heer van Rasseghem. “...Arnould de Gauere, Guillaume et Cornille de Gauere nommez Liedekercke, tous trois freres...” and ”dame Catherine Sersanders vefue de feu messire Henry de Gauere seigneur de Rassenghien frere des avantdicts freres de Gauere” settled disputes by charter dated 6 Feb 1415 (O.S.)[850]. “Arend van Gavere, gheseyt Deijmaer sgr de Raesseghem et de Liedequerke” received revenue “sur Cruijbeke” by charter dated 1417[851]. A charter dated 21 Nov 1417 names “Arnoud van Gavere heer van Liedekerke en Ressegem en diesn broer Jan van Gavere bisschop van Kamerijk”, stating that “hun ouders waren wijlen Arnoud van Gavere heer van Ressegem, Lens en Liedekerke en Margaretha van Berghen”[852]. A charter dated 23 Mar 1419 (O.S.?) names “joncheer Arend van Gavere heere van Liedekerke en Reesseghem”[853]. “Aerend van Gavre, die men noemt Deijmaer sgr de Reesseghem et de Liedekerke” sealed a charter dated Mar 1421[854]. A charter dated 20 Mar 1422 (O.S.?) names “heer joncheer Arend van Gavere heere van Raesseghem en Liekerke sculdech Kateline Sersanders wilen wettelik wijf van mer Heinric van Gavere, here van Rassenghem sin broeder was”[855]. A charter dated 15 Aug 1425 names “joncheer Arend van Ghavere heer van Liekerke en van Reesseghem”[856].

vi) GUILLAUME de Gavre . “...Arnould de Gauere, Guillaume et Cornille de Gauere nommez Liedekercke, tous trois freres...” and ”dame Catherine Sersanders vefue de feu messire Henry de Gauere seigneur de Rassenghien frere des avantdicts freres de Gauere” settled disputes by charter dated 6 Feb 1415 (O.S.)[857]. Archdeacon of Campine, Liège.

vii) CORNEILLE de Gavre ). “...Arnould de Gauere, Guillaume et Cornille de Gauere nommez Liedekercke, tous trois freres...” and ”dame Catherine Sersanders vefue de feu messire Henry de Gauere seigneur de Rassenghien frere des avantdicts freres de Gauere” settled disputes by charter dated 6 Feb 1415 (O.S.)[858]. Seigneur de Lens. m (after Oct 1414) as her second husband, JEANNE d’Ailly, widow of PHILIPPE d’Harcourt Baron de Montgommery, daughter of BAUDOUIN d’Ailly Vidame d’Amiens & his wife Jeanne de Raigneval. Duchesne records her second marriage (no source cited)[859], which has not been verified. m secondly MATHILDE d’Ecaussines, daughter of ---. Duchesne records Corneille’s second marriage with “Mahaut d’Escaussines” (no source cited)[860], which has not been verified. Was she a member of the Lalaing family which held Ecaussines at the time (see the document NORTHERN FRANCE-CAMBRAI, DOUAI, VALCIENNES)?

viii) GERTRUDE de Gavre . “Monsieur Ian...Evesque de Cambrai...Dame Gertrude de Gauere leur sœur, messire Nicolas Kervinc seigneur de Lodick son mary et mainbour...” and ”dame Catherine Sersanders vefue de feu messire Henry de Gauere seigneur de Rassenghien...” settled disputes by charter dated 6 Feb 1415 (O.S.)[861]. The couple is named in a document dated 21 Nov 1417[862]. m (before 6 Feb 1416) NICOLAAS [Claes/Klaas] Kervinck van Reimerswaal Heer van Lodijk, son of ---. children:

(a) GEERTRUID van Reimerswaal (-[23 Nov 1454/1463]). De Vlaminck records her parentage and two marriages (no sources cited)[863]. A document dated 14 Mar 1441 names “Gheertruut van Reymerswale, vrouwe van Maldegem, weduwe van de edelman Filips van Maldegem”[864]. A charter dated 10 Dec 1449 records disputes between "Messire Philippe de Montmorency seigneur de Croisilles et madame sa compaigne" and “Philippe Seigneur de Maldeghem et de Moerseke...trois ans hors la maison et despens de ladite Dame sa mere” about payments[865]. A decision of the Parlement de Paris dated 23 Nov 1454 settled the disputes between "Philippus dominus de Maldeghem et de Morseke miles" and “Philippus de Montemorenciaco miles dominus de Croisilles et Gertrudis de Remerswale eius uxor” regarding the succession of “defuncti domini de Morseke ipsius appellantis quondam patris et dictæ Gertrudis intimatæ primi maritis”, noting that “dicta Gertrudis ex primo matrimonio” had “appellantem et duas sorores”[866]. She died before 1463, when her second husband is recorded with his third wife. m firstly FILIP [VIII] Heer van Maldegem, son of FILIP [VII] Heer van Maldegem & his first wife Marguerite d’Halluin ([1395?]-[1433]). m secondly ([1445?]) as his second wife, PHILIPPE de Montmorency Seigneur de Croisilles, son of JACQUES de Montmorency Seigneur de Montmorency & his wife Philippotte de Melun Dame de Croisilles et de Courrières (-21 Feb 1474).

ix) JEANNE de Gavre . “Monsieur Ian...Evesque de Cambrai...mademoiselle Ianne de Gauere aussi leur sœur...” and ”dame Catherine Sersanders vefue de feu messire Henry de Gauere seigneur de Rassenghien frere des avantdicts freres de Gauere” settled disputes by charter dated 6 Feb 1415 (O.S.)[867].

2. [ANTOINETTE van Gavre ). Goethals records her parentage and marriage (naming her mother “Yolande van Schoonvorst Vrouw van Diepenbeck”), stating that the marriage “est prouvé par les papiers de la famille de Gavre” (no source citation)[868]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. m as his second wife, DIRK van Horne Seigneur de Perwez, son of GERARD [II] Heer van Horne & his second wife Irmgard von Kleve (-after 1372).]

3. WILLEM van Gavre ([1330]-23 May 1400). Goethals records Guillaume “seigneur de Steenkercke, de Mussain” as son of “Gérard de Gavre dit de Hérimez seigneur de Steenkercke...et de Florence ou Yolande d’Elsloo dame de Herchies” without citing the source on which the information is based[869]. The date of his first marriage suggests that Willem was much younger than his brother Arnout. Seigneur de Steenkerque [Steenkerke/Stinkerke], Seigneur de Tongrenelle. [Seigneur de Mussain: Delporte quotes a 1466 cartulaire of the fiefs of the seigneurie d’Enghien which records that “messire Willame de Herimelz en tamps passet” acquired “le fief de Mussain” from “Fastrer de Caucherame”[870]. No indication has been found that this refers to Willem or his son Willem.] Goethals records Willem’s presence “au tournoi de Frise en 1395” where he wore the arms of “Gavre brisé en cœur d’Elsloo”[871]. Goethals records Guillaume’s epitaph at Cambrai recording the burial of “Willames de Gavre chevalier qui fu sire de Steenkercke et de Tongrenelle” who died 23 May 1400 and “Jehanne de Bierlo quy fu femme audit monsieur Willames”, decorated with the arms (in order) of “Gavre, Wavrin, Berlo, Arkle”[872]. m firstly ([1355, divorced 1362]) ISABELLE d’Enghien Dame de Bassily et de Haut-Silly, daughter of --- ([1340/43?]-[1399]). Jacques de Hemricourt records that “mons. Wilhelme de Gauvre dit de Herimeis saingnor de Stenkerke” married firstly “Dame Isabeal d’Engien ante au saingnor d’Engien et dame de Vasely et de Hasely”[873]. No primary source has been found which confirms the dates of her marriage and divorce (stated in secondary sources). If the marriage date is correct, Isabelle was probably born in [1340/43]. Her parentage is uncertain. Matthieu states that she was the daughter of Louis d’Enghien (son of Gauthier [III] Seigneur d’Enghien), which seems incompatible chronologically[874]. Hemricourt’s reference “au saingnor d’Engien” presumably indicates Gauthier [IV] Seigneur d’Enghien. if that is correct, and if “ante” was used in the strict sense of aunt, Isabelle could have been a younger daughter of Gauthier [III] born towards the end of his life (he died in 1345). Borman suggests that Isabelle may have belonged to “la branche des sires de Bassily” (to whom is he referring?), although noting that “Hasely” [=Haut-Silly] was a fief of the seigneurs de Trazegnies[875]. Accounts at Enghien record “demoiselle Ysabiel d’Ainghien” involved in administering Enghien from 2 Jul 1397 to 1399 (during the minority of Pierre de Luxembourg)[876], which is assumed to refer to the same person. m secondly (contract 26 Feb 1365) as her second husband, JEANNE de Berlo Dame de Fresin et de Tongrenelle, widow of GAUTHIER de Seraing, daughter of --- “Pinchard” [de Berlo] Seigneur de Fresin [Verssen] et de Tongrenelle & his wife [--- de Thynes/van Arkel] (-after 23 May 1400, bur Cambrai). Goethals records her family origin and marriage without citing the source on which the information is based[877]. Jacques de Hemricourt records that “ly tirce filhe de...saingnor de Thynes” married “monss Pinkar de Frexhien Saingnor de Tongrenalles”, by whom she had “une filhe...[...Dame Iohanne de Bierlo] mariée a Monss. Waltirs de Seraing fil de...Monss Istaße de Seraing...” by whom she was childless and who married secondly “Monss. Wilhelme de Gaure dit de Herimeis saingnor de Stenkerke” by whom she had “je croy...19 enfans [...13]”[878]. Jacques de Hemricourt names the wife of Willem van Gavre “ly tirce filhe de...saingnor de Thynes” when recording the marriage of their daughter Maria[879]. Her marriage contract is dated 26 Feb 1364 (O.S.)[880]. An epitaph at Cambrai records the burial of “Willames de Gavre chevalier qui fu sire de Steenkercke et de Tongrenelle” who died 23 May 1400 and “Jehanne de Bierlo quy fu femme audit monsieur Willames”, decorated with the arms (in order) of “Gavre, Wavrin, Berlo, Arkle”[881]. The last entry suggests that Jeanne’s mother was from the Arkel family. Guillaume & his second wife had children:

a) MARIA van Gavre . Jacques de Hemricourt records that “Marie de Gavre”, daughter of “mons. Wilhelme de Gauvre dit de Herimeis saingnor de Stenkerke” and his wife “ly tirce filhe de...saingnor de Thynes”, married “ly saingnor de Bierlo”, a second passage naming her husband “Iohan...chevalier et sires de Bierloz”[882]. m JEAN Seigneur de Berlo, son of --- (-[1395]).

b) WILLEM van Gavre (-1447, bur Cambron). Jacques de Hemricourt names “Mess. Guilhelme de Gaure ainsneis des deseurdis 13 enfans” of “Monss. Wilhelme de Gaure dit de Herimeis saingnor de Stenkerke” and his [second] wife named above[883]. Seigneur de Steenkerque [Steenkerke/Stinkerke], Seigneur de Tongrenelle. m BEATRIX du Bois, daughter of JEAN du Bois Seigneur d’Annequin et de Vermeilles & his wife Catherine de Poix (-1481). Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing the source on which the information is based[884]. Jacques de Hemricourt records that “Mess. Guilhelme de Gaure ainsneis des deseurdis 13 enfans” married “le filhe de saingnor de Vremelle et Danequin en Artois...Bietris”[885]. Willem & his wife had one child:

i) BEATRIX van Gavre (-9 Jul 1456, bur Montfoort). Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing the source on which the information is based[886]. Jacques de Hemricourt names “une jovene filhe...Bietris” as the child of “Mess. Guilhelme de Gaure ainsneis des deseurdis 13 enfans” and his wife “le filhe de saingnor de Vremelle et Danequin en Artois...Bietris”[887]. Dame de Steenkerque [Steenkerke/Stinkerke], Dame de Tongrenelle. m LODEWIJK van Montfoort Seigneur d’Accoy, son of --- (-18 May 1451, bur Montfoort).

c) GOTFRIED “Pinchard” van Gavre (-13 Apr 1438). Jacques de Hemricourt names “Mess. Pinkart saingnor de Frezien, Doligmen et Domusaiy” as second son of “Monss. Wilhelme de Gaure dit de Herimeis saingnor de Stenkerke” and his [second] wife named above[888]. The testament of “Robiers de Spontin sires de Wavre chevaliers”, dated 21 Oct 1415, appointed “mes...frères Willaume de Spontin ou Jacques de Spontin...et...monsigneur Pinckart frère germain a me...espeuse” as “mambours et...gouverneurs de mes enfants”[889]. Seigneur de Fresin et de Mussain. m FLORENCE de Grez, daughter of JEAN de Grez Seigneurs de Wattignies & his wife --- (-1447). Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing the source on which the information is based[890]. Jacques de Hemricourt records that “Mess. Pinkart saingnor de Frezien, Doligmen et Domusaiy”, second son of “Monss. Wilhelme de Gaure dit de Herimeis saingnor de Stenkerke” and his [second] wife named above, married “le file Mess Johan de Gres...Florens“ by whom he had “uns fis...Pinkart et trois filhes...Florence, ly seconde Anthone, ly tirce Yolen”[891]. Gotfried & his wife had four children:

i) GOTFRIED “Pinchard” van Gavre (-after 1480, bur Mons). Jacques de Hemricourt names “uns fis...Pinkart et trois filhes...Florence, ly seconde Anthone, ly tirce Yolen” as the children of “Mess. Pinkart saingnor de Frezien, Doligmen et Domusaiy” and his wife[892]. Seigneur de Fresin et d’Ollignies. Stuip records that Gotfried’s testament was dated 1480[893]. An epitaph at Mons église des Ecoliers records the burial of “messire Geoffroy dict Pincart de Gavre en son temps seigneur de Fresin, d’Ollignies et de Mussain chevalier” and “dame Marie de Ghistelles dite de Dutgelles”, decorated with (in order) the arms of “Gavre, Berlo, Grez, Reumont, Ghistelles, Craon, Barbançon, Werchin”[894]. m (Betrothed 1456, [1460]) MARIA van Gistel, daughter of JACOB van Gistel Heer van Dutzele & his wife Marie de Craon (-[1504], bur Mons). Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing the source on which the information is based[895]. Stuip suggests that the Histoire des Seigneurs de Gavre was written “en 1456 à l’occasion des fiançailles ou du mariage de Godefroid de Gavre avec Marie de Ghistelles”[896]. Stuip records her death “vers 1504”[897].

- SEIGNEURS de FRESIN, COMTES de BEAURIEU, MARQUIS d’AYSEAU, PRINCES de GAVRE[898].

ii) FLORENCE van Gavre . Jacques de Hemricourt names “uns fis...Pinkart et trois filhes...Florence, ly seconde Anthone, ly tirce Yolen” as the children of “Mess. Pinkart saingnor de Frezien, Doligmen et Domusaiy” and his wife[899].

iii) ANTOINETTE van Gavre . Jacques de Hemricourt names “uns fis...Pinkart et trois filhes...Florence, ly seconde Anthone, ly tirce Yolen” as the children of “Mess. Pinkart saingnor de Frezien, Doligmen et Domusaiy” and his wife[900].

iv) YOLANDE van Gavre . Jacques de Hemricourt names “uns fis...Pinkart et trois filhes...Florence, ly seconde Anthone, ly tirce Yolen” as the children of “Mess. Pinkart saingnor de Frezien, Doligmen et Domusaiy” and his wife[901].

d) JAN van Gavre (-before 1456). Goethals records his parentage without citing the source on which the information is based[902]. Heer van Diepenbeek. m firstly ISABELLE van Heetvelde, daughter of WILLEM van Heetvelde & his wife ---. m secondly ELISABETH du Chasteler, daughter of MICHEL du Chasteler Seigneur de Moulbais & his first wife Marguerite d’Oisy. Her paentage and marriage are confirmed by the following document: a charter dated 4 Jun 1456 records [her son] “Arnoldus de Gavre dictus van Herimez, filius quondam Joannis quem habuit a domicella Elisabetha du Chasteler sua uxore, filia quondam Michaelis du Chasteler militis”[903]. Jan & his first wife had children:

i) JAN van Gavre dit de Hérimez (-1473). Heer van Heetvelde en Liefferingen. m MARIA van Schoonvorst, daughter of CONRAD [II] van Schoonvorst Heer van Elsloo & his wife --- (-1473).

- HEREN van DIEPENBEEK, HEREN van ELSLOO[904].

Jan & his second wife had children:

ii) ARNOUT van Gavre (-after 4 Jun 1456). A charter dated 4 Jun 1456 records [her son] “Arnoldus de Gavre dictus van Herimez, filius quondam Joannis quem habuit a domicella Elisabetha du Chasteler sua uxore, filia quondam Michaelis du Chasteler militis”[905].

e) SIBYLLA van Gavre (-after 6 Oct 1418). Dame de Tiège [en Hainaut]. The necrology of Waver records the death of “Sibylle de Gavre femme à messire Robert seigneur de Spontin et de Wavre” and her donation[906]. The testament of “Robiers de Spontin sires de Wavre chevaliers”, dated 21 Oct 1415, appointed “mes...frères Willaume de Spontin ou Jacques de Spontin...et...monsigneur Pinckart frère germain a me...espeuse” as “mambours et...gouverneurs de mes enfants”[907]. m ROBERT Seigneur de Spontin, son of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Spontin & his wife Margareta van Brabant (-[Sep 1450/23 Nov 1455]).

f) GERTRUDE van Gavre . The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage and two marriages, as well as her second husband’s parentage and first marriage to Jeanne/Marie de Jauche (see the document BRABANT/LOUVAIN), without citing the corresponding sources[908]. m firstly as his second wife, MICHEL du Chasteler Seigneur de Moulbais, son of ARNOUL du Chasteler Seigneur de Moulbaix & his wife Jeanne de Pottes (-killed in battle Azincourt 25 Oct 1415). m secondly as his second wife, GUILLAUME Seigneur de Sars, d’Audignies, d’Angres, de Rampemont et de Moulbaix, son of ALARD “le Lion” gouverneur de Beaumont, Prévôt de Quesnoy & his wife Marie Hack [bourgeoise from Valenciennes] (-after 1427). Grand bailli de Hainaut 1418-1422. Gouverneur de Cambrai. Chambellan 10 Jul 1427.

g) other children[909].

4. [CORNELIUS van Gavre . Goethals records his parentage without citing the source on which the information is based[910]. Seigneur d’Harchies. No additional information has been found concerning this person. m MATHILDE de Rœulx Dame d’Ecaussines, daughter of ---. Goethals records her family origin and marriage, noting that she “portait les armes de Liedekercke...un écu de gueules à trois lions d’or”, without citing the source on which the information is based[911].]

5. [JOHANNA van Gavre dite de Hérimez . Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing the source on which the information is based[912]. No additional information has been found concerning this person. m --- van Egmond, daughter of ---. Goethals records Johanna’s husband as “[le] seigneur d’Egmont” without further details[913].]

Chapter 7. GENT

A. AVOCATS de SAINT-PIERRE de GAND

The family relationship, if any, between the following individuals has not yet been ascertained. However, the advocacy of the major abbeys was usually hereditary and it is possible that some or all of them belonged to the same family. The name Wenemar also suggests a family connection with the earliest known châtelains de Gand (see Part B.).

1. WENEMAR (-after 8 Jul 941). Avocat of Saint-Pierre de Gand. "…Wenemari advocati…" signed the charter dated 11 Sep 918 under which "Elstrudis comitissa…cum filiis suis Arnulfo et Adelolfo" donated "hereditatem suam Liefsham…in terra Anglorum in Cantia" to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "senioris sui Baldwini"[914]. "…Wenemari advocati…" signed the charter dated 8 Jul 941 under which "Arnulfus…regis…marchysus" restored property to Saint-Pierre de Gand[915]. "…Wenemaro advocato…" signed the charter dated 22 Nov 945 under which "Manno et uxor sua Hildegardis" donated "alodem sum in villa Buxut super fluvium Haina" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[916].

2. ODACRE [Odgaud] (-after 27 Apr 969). "…Odoacri advocati…" signed the charter dated mid-Aug 948 under which a serf was donated to Saint-Pierre de Gand[917]. "…Odacri advocati" signed the charter dated 8 Sep 954 under which "Adhela comitissa" freed two serfs and granted them to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "fidelis nostri Amalrici"[918]. "…Odgaudi advocati…" signed the document dated 1 Oct 959 under which "femina…Engeluuara" submitted herself to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[919]. "Odgaudo advocato…" signed the charter dated 29 Oct 965 which records that "Baldwinus bone memorie cognomento Baldzo" donated property to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "senioris Arnulfi"[920]. Avocat of Saint-Pierre de Gand. "Odgaudus in vice Wivin matrone" donated "terram Puotlara, Meingehem, Hilosbeka" to Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated 27 Apr 969, signed by "Arnulfi junioris marchysi…"[921].

3. BAUDOUIN (-after 17 Jun 962). "…Baldwini advocati, Theoderici comitis…" signed the charter dated 5 May 962 under which "Arnulfus marchysus" donated property to Saint-Pierre de Gand[922]. Avocat of Saint-Pierre de Gand. "…Balduini advocati…" signed the charter dated 17 Jun 962 under which "Arnulfus…comes" donated "villam Canlin" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[923].

4. ENGELBERT (-after 4 Mar 981). "…Ingelberti advocati…" signed the charter dated 2 Jul 964 which records the donation by "bone memorie Arnulfus marchysus" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[924]. Avocat of Saint-Pierre de Gand. "Godefridi comitis, Ingelberti advocati, Arnulfi junioris marchysi…" signed the charter dated 11 Apr 969 under which "Theodericus comes" donated "sui iuris possessionem…Frilingim in pago Flandrensi" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[925]. "Theoderico comite et Arnulfo filio eius, Folberto advocato…Ingelberto advocato…" signed the charter dated 26 Oct 970 under which "Mathelgodus et uxor sua Ingelswindis" donated "hereditatem sue possessionis in loco…Wessingim…Siringim…in pago Bracbantensi" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[926]. "…Arnulfi Bononiensis comitis, Engelberti advocati…" signed the charter dated 31 Jan 972 under which "Arnulfus…marchysus" confirmed the possession of "Harnas…in pago Seirbiu" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[927]. "Arnulfi…junioris marchysi, Herimanni comitis filiis Godefridi comitis, Wiggeri, Ingelberti advocati…" signed the charter dated [21 Jan] 974 under which "Godefridus comes et uxor sua Mathildis" donated "regium fiscum Holinium…in pago Tornacensi…et…Ramelgeis ecclesia…" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[928]. "…Ingelberto advocato…" signed the charter dated 2 Oct 974 under which "Theodericus comes et uxor sua Hildegardis" donated "in villa Haleftra in pago Mempesco sita" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[929]. "Arnulfi junioris…marchysi, Theoderici comitis…Ingelberti advocati…" signed the charter dated 4 Mar 981 under which "Arnulfus filius Theoderici comitis et Arnulfus filius Hildwini" donated "in pago Taruennensis…in Rumingehim et in Keremberg, in pago Flandrensi…in Uckesham et super Gersta" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[930].

5. FOLBERT (-after 26 Oct 970). "Theoderico comite et Arnulfo filio eius, Folberto advocato…Ingelberto advocato…" signed the charter dated 26 Oct 970 under which "Mathelgodus et uxor sua Ingelswindis" donated "hereditatem sue possessionis in loco…Wessingim…Siringim…in pago Bracbantensi" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[931].

6. GEROLF (-after 9 Jan 984). "…Gerulfi advocati…" signed the charter dated 9 Jan 984 under which "Bernardus" granted a serf to Saint-Pierre de Gand[932].

7. WALTBERT (-after 19 Oct 994). Avocat of Saint-Pierre de Gand. "…Waldberto advocato, Theoderico comite, Arnulfo comite, Artoldo comite, Baldwino comite, item Arnulfo comite…" signed the charter dated 1 Apr 988 under which "Baldwinus marchysus cum matre sua Susanna" donated "villam Aflingehem…jacentem in pago Tornacinse" to Saint-Pierre de Gand, after the death of "Arnulfi marchysi"[933]. "…Walberti advocati…" signed the charter dated 26 Jun 989 under which "Oydela" donated a serf to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "conjugis mei Reingardus"[934]. "…Walberti advocati…" signed the charter dated 19 Oct 994 under which "femina…Folcrada" submitted herself to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[935].

8. REINGARD (-before 26 Jun 989). m ODILE, daughter of --- (-after 28 Jun 991). "Oydela" donated a serf to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "conjugis mei Reingardus", by charter dated 26 Jun 989, signed by "…Walberti advocati…"[936]. "Oydala…cum filiis suis Onulfo et Wenemaro" donated "hereditatem suam…Dickla" to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "filii sui Reingaudi", by charter dated 28 Jun 991, the wording of which suggests that this was a deathbed donation[937]. Three children:

a) ONULF (-after 28 Jun 991). "Oydala…cum filiis suis Onulfo et Wenemaro" donated "hereditatem suam…Dickla" to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "filii sui Reingaudi", by charter dated 28 Jun 991[938].

b) WENEMAR (-after 28 Jun 991). "Oydala…cum filiis suis Onulfo et Wenemaro" donated "hereditatem suam…Dickla" to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "filii sui Reingaudi", by charter dated 28 Jun 991[939].

c) REINGAUD (-before 28 Jun 991). "Oydala…cum filiis suis Onulfo et Wenemaro" donated "hereditatem suam…Dickla" to Saint-Pierre de Gand, for the soul of "filii sui Reingaudi", by charter dated 28 Jun 991[940].

1. LAMBERT [I] (-after 1 Nov 1026). The Iohannis de Thilrode Chronicon names "Lambertus" as first hereditary castellan of Gent installed by "comite Arnulpho"[941]. Avocat of Saint-Pierre de Gand. "…Lantberti advocati…" signed the charter dated to [996/1031] under which "Landen filia Landrade" submitted herself to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[942]. "…Lambert advocati et filii eius Folcardi…" signed the charter dated 1 Nov 1026 under which "Eremboldus" donated property to Saint-Pierre de Gand[943]. m [GUNDRADA, daughter of ---. "Gundrada cum filio suo Folkardo" donated "alodem suum…in pago Curtracinse [in] Wackinna" to Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated 1010[944]. It is not known whether Folkard, son of Gundrada, was the same person as Folkard [I], son of Lambert [I].] Lambert [I] & his wife had one child:

a) FOLKARD [I] (-[15 Jul 1073/28 Jun 1074]). ["Gundrada cum filio suo Folkardo" donated "alodem suum…in pago Curtracinse [in] Wackinna" to Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated 1010[945]. It is not known whether Folkard, son of Gundrada, was the same person as Folkard [I], son of Lambert [I].] "…Lambert advocati et filii eius Folcardi…" signed the charter dated 1 Nov 1026 under which "Eremboldus" donated property to Saint-Pierre de Gand[946]. Avocat of Saint-Pierre de Gand.

- CHÂTELAINS de GAND.

B. CHÂTELAINS de GAND

FOLKARD [I], son of LAMBERT [I] [de Gand] & his wife [Gundrada ---] (-[15 Jul 1073/28 Jun 1074]). ["Gundrada cum filio suo Folkardo" donated "alodem suum…in pago Curtracinse [in] Wackinna" to Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated 1010[947]. It is not known whether Folkard, son of Gundrada, was the same person as Folkard [I], son of Lambert [I].] "…Lambert advocati et filii eius Folcardi…" signed the charter dated 1 Nov 1026 under which "Eremboldus" donated property to Saint-Pierre de Gand[948]. Avocat of Saint-Pierre de Gand. "…Folkardi advocati, Lamberti filii eius, Vuenemari filii eius, Adalardi filii eius, Folkardi filii eius…" signed the charter dated to 22 Jul [1031/34] under which "femina…Hildegardis" submitted herself to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[949]. Châtelain de Gand. "…Folcardi castellani de Gand…" signed the charter dated 1 Apr 1046 under which Baudouin Bishop of Tournai donated "Altare de Oostburgh" to Gand Saint-Pierre[950]. "…Rodulfus, Balduinus filii eius, Arnoldus de Aldenarda, Reingodus, Folcardus castellanus et Lambertus filius eius…" signed the charter dated 1050 under which several individuals submitted themselves to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[951]. "…Folcardi castellani Gandensis, Lamberti filii eius, Alardi fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1072 under which "Rotbertus…comes Flandriæ" confirmed the possessions of Saint-Pierre de Gand[952]. "Folkardus Gandensis castri castellanus" donated property to Saint-Pierre Blandin by charter dated 15 Jul 1073 witnessed by "Lantberti filii eius…", confirmed by "filii eiusdem castellani Adalardus cum sorore sua Cunegunde et eiusdem viro Theoderico" by charter dated 28 Jun 1074[953].

m ---. The name of Folkard’s wife is not known.

Folkard [I] & his wife had seven children:

1. LAMBERT [II] (-1073 or after). "…Folkardi advocati, Lamberti filii eius, Vuenemari filii eius, Adalardi filii eius, Folkardi filii eius…" signed the charter dated to 22 Jul [1031/34] under which "femina…Hildegardis" submitted herself to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[954]. "…Rodulfus, Balduinus filii eius, Arnoldus de Aldenarda, Reingodus, Folcardus castellanus et Lambertus filius eius…" signed the charter dated 1050 under which several individuals submitted themselves to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[955]. Châtelain de Gand. "Lambertus castellanus Gandensis et Geyla uxor eius" freed serfs and granted them to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated 1071, signed by "ipsius Lamberti, Alardi fratris eius…"[956]. "…Folcardi castellani Gandensis, Lamberti filii eius, Alardi fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1072 under which "Rotbertus…comes Flandriæ" confirmed the possessions of Saint-Pierre de Gand[957]. "Folkardus Gandensis castri castellanus" donated property to Saint-Pierre Blandin by charter dated 15 Jul 1073 witnessed by "Lantberti filii eius…", confirmed by "filii eiusdem castellani Adalardus cum sorore sua Cunegunde et eiusdem viro Theoderico" by charter dated 28 Jun 1074[958]. m GEYLA, daughter of ---. "Lambertus castellanus Gandensis et Geyla uxor eius et Odela soror eius" freed serfs and granted them to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated 1071, signed by "ipsius Lamberti, Alardi fratris eius…"[959]. Possible children[960]:

a) WENEMAR [I] (-1118 or after). The primary source which confirms that Wenemar [I] was the son of Lambert [II] has not yet been identified. However, he was certainly the grandson of Folkard, as shown by the charter dated 1101 under which "Wenemarus Gandensis castellanus" founded the abbey of Bornhem and named "avo meo Fulcardo"[961]. Châtelain de Gand.

- see below.

b) ARNOUL . "Wenemari castellani, Arnoldi fratris sui, Danielis fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1118 under which "Rodulphus de Melne…" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre[962].

c) DANIEL . "Wenemari castellani, Arnoldi fratris sui, Danielis fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1118 under which "Rodulphus de Melne…" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre[963].

2. WENEMAR (-after [1031/34]). "…Folkardi advocati, Lamberti filii eius, Vuenemari filii eius, Adalardi filii eius, Folkardi filii eius…" signed the charter dated to 22 Jul [1031/34] under which "femina…Hildegardis" submitted herself to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[964].

3. ALARD (-after 28 Jun 1074). "…Folkardi advocati, Lamberti filii eius, Vuenemari filii eius, Adalardi filii eius, Folkardi filii eius…" signed the charter dated to 22 Jul [1031/34] under which "femina…Hildegardis" submitted herself to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[965]. "Lambertus castellanus Gandensis et Geyla uxor eius" freed serfs and granted them to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated 1071, signed by "ipsius Lamberti, Alardi fratris eius…"[966]. "…Folcardi castellani Gandensis, Lamberti filii eius, Alardi fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1072 under which "Rotbertus…comes Flandriæ" confirmed the possessions of Saint-Pierre de Gand[967]. "Folkardus Gandensis castri castellanus" donated property to Saint-Pierre Blandin by charter dated 15 Jul 1073 witnessed by "Lantberti filii eius…", confirmed by "filii eiusdem castellani Adalardus cum sorore sua Cunegunde et eiusdem viro Theoderico" by charter dated 28 Jun 1074[968].

4. FOLKARD [II] (-after [1031/34]). "…Folkardi advocati, Lamberti filii eius, Vuenemari filii eius, Adalardi filii eius, Folkardi filii eius…" signed the charter dated to 22 Jul [1031/34] under which "femina…Hildegardis" submitted herself to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[969].

5. STEFAN . 1074.

6. KUNIGUNDE (-after 28 Jun 1074). "Folkardus Gandensis castri castellanus" donated property to Saint-Pierre Blandin by charter dated 15 Jul 1073 witnessed by "Lantberti filii eius…", confirmed by "filii eiusdem castellani Adalardus cum sorore sua Cunegunde et eiusdem viro Theoderico" by charter dated 28 Jun 1074[970]. m THIERRY, son of ---.

7. ODELA (-after 1071). "Lambertus castellanus Gandensis et Geyla uxor eius et Odela soror eius" freed serfs and granted them to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated 1071, signed by "ipsius Lamberti, Alardi fratris eius…"[971].

WENEMAR [I] van Gent, son of [972][LAMBERT [II] Burggraaf van Gent & his wife Geyla ---] (-1118 or after). Châtelain de Gand. "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Rasseghem et Lede" to "Gisilberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "…Wenemarus castellanus Gandensis…"[973]. Albert of Aix records that "Winimerus" left Mamistra and sailed for Laodicea which he captured, but was himself captured by the Turks, dated to early 1098 from the context[974]. Albert of Aix records that "Winemarus de terra Buloniæ" was freed from captivity at Laodicea at the request of "ducis Godefridi", dated to late 1098 from the context[975]. "Wenemarus Gandensis castellanus" founded the abbey of Bornhem by charter dated 1101 which names "avo meo Fulcardo"[976]. Robert Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of Cambrai Saint-Aubert “in villa de Keans” by charter dated 1102, in the presence of “...Winemari castellani Gandensis...”[977]. "Roberto Castellano, Lamberto Nappino, Adam de Formosela, Galtero Curtracensi Castellano, Wenemaro Gandensi Castellano, Frumoldo Yprensi Castellano…" signed the charter dated 19 Jan 1109 under which "Robertus Roberti filius…comes Flandrensium" granted privileges to Voormezeele abbey[978]. "Wenemari castellani, Sigeri filii eius…" signed an undated donation to Gand Saint-Pierre[979]. "Uuenemari castellani, Sigeri filius eius, Uuenemari filii eius…" signed the charter dated 1114 under which "Asericus" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre[980]. "Wenemarus castellanus Gandensis, Hachet castellanus Brugensis, Galterus castellanus Curtracensis, Baldewinus de Alost et Iwain frater eius, Razo de Gavera…" signed the charter dated 1 Feb 1117 under which "Balduinus…Flandrensium comes" confirmed donations to Voormezeele abbey[981]. "Wenemari castellani, Arnoldi fratris sui, Danielis fratris eius…" signed the charter dated 1118 under which "Rodulphus de Melne…" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre[982].

m firstly LUTGARDE, daughter of --- (-after 2 Oct 1101). Manassès Bishop of Cambrai confirmed the foundation of Bornhem abbey by "Wenemari Gandensis castellani" for the soul of "uxoris suæ…Ludgardis" by charter dated 2 Oct 1101[983].

m secondly GISELA de Guines, daughter of BAUDOUIN I Comte de Guines & his wife Adela [Christina] [of Holland]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Ghislam Gandavensem" as daughter of "Balduinus [comes Ghisnensi]" & his wife and "Gandavensis oppidi castellanus…Winemarus" as her husband[984].

Wenemar [I] & his second wife had [five] children:

1. ARNOUL [I] (-1169). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Arnoldum, Winemarum…Sigerum et Balduinum…et Margaretam" as children of "Gandavensis oppidi castellanus…Winemarus" & his wife Gisela[985]. Comte de Guines.

- COMTE de GUINES.

2. SIGER [I] (-1122 or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Arnoldum, Winemarum…Sigerum et Balduinum…et Margaretam" as children of "Gandavensis oppidi castellanus…Winemarus" & his wife Gisela[986]. "Wenemari castellani, Sigeri filii eius…" signed an undated donation to Gand Saint-Pierre[987]. "Uuenemari castellani, Sigeri filius eius, Uuenemari filii eius…" signed the charter dated 1114 under which "Asericus" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre[988]. Châtelain de Gand. Seigneur de Bornhem. m ---. The name of Siger’s wife is not known. Siger [I] & his wife had three children:

a) son .

b) SIGER .

c) ALIX (-before 1154). Heiress of the Burgraviate of Gent. A charter dated 1139 records that "miles nobilis…Hugo de Inkers" married "filiam Sigeri castellani Gandensis…Aliciam" and donated property to Afflighem[989]. A charter dated 1154 records that "dominus Steppo" married "uxorem eius…Aliciam" after the death of "Hugone de Inkers" and donated property to Afflighem[990]. m firstly (1139) HUGUES d'Encre, son of --- (-1139). Burggraaf van Gent. m secondly (before 8 Aug 1145) STEPPO van Viggezele, son of ---.

3. WENEMAR [II] (-1135 or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Arnoldum, Winemarum…Sigerum et Balduinum…et Margaretam" as children of "Gandavensis oppidi castellanus…Winemarus" & his wife Gisela[991]. "Uuenemari castellani, Sigeri filius eius, Uuenemari filii eius…" signed the charter dated 1114 under which "Asericus" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre[992]. 1135.

4. BOUDEWIJN . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Arnoldum, Winemarum…Sigerum et Balduinum…et Margaretam" as children of "Gandavensis oppidi castellanus…Winemarus" & his wife Gisela, specifying that Boudewijn was "Sancti Petri Gandavensis primo monachum" and later a knight killed "a Liskensibus"[993]. 1179/86. Knight of the Teutonic Order.

5. [MARGARETA . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Arnoldum, Winemarum…Sigerum et Balduinum…et Margaretam" as children of "Gandavensis oppidi castellanus…Winemarus" & his wife Gisela, naming "Gandavensi militia Stepponi" as husband of Margareta[994]. It is possible that the Historia is confusing Margareta with her niece Alice, whose second husband was Steppo van Viggezele and whose descendants inherited the Burgraviate of Gent, in light of the unusual name "Steppo". m STEPPO, son of ---.]

Three brothers, parents not yet identified:

1. VIVIAN (-after 1150). Châtelain de Gand. "Ywanni de Gant, Viviani castellani de Gant, Willelmi fratris sui…" subscribed the charter dated Mar 1145 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to Tronchiennes[995]. "…Vivianus castellanus Gandensis" signed the charter dated 1146 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to the abbey of Saint-Nicolas du Pré in Tournai[996]. "…Viviani castellani Gandensis, Asserici fratris eius…" subscribed the charter dated 1150 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed the donation of "terræ…Oedeuelt" to Gand Saint-Pierre[997].

2. GUILLAUME (-after 1145). "Ywanni de Gant, Viviani castellani de Gant, Willelmi fratris sui…" subscribed the charter dated Mar 1145 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to Tronchiennes[998].

3. ASSERIC (-after 1150). "…Viviani castellani Gandensis, Asserici fratris eius…" subscribed the charter dated 1150 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed the donation of "terræ…Oedeuelt" to Gand Saint-Pierre[999].

The use of the names Siger and Wenemar suggests that the following family group was closely related to the family of the Burggraven van Gent but the precise relationship has not been established.

1. RUDOLF van Gent (-1052 or after). "…Rodulfus, Balduinus filii eius, Arnoldus de Aldenarda, Reingodus, Folcardus castellanus et Lambertus filius eius…" signed the charter dated 1050 under which several individuals submitted themselves to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[1000]. "…Rodulfus Gandensis et filius eius Balduuinus…" signed the charter dated 1052 under which "Reineuuif…cum filio meo Arnulfo" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[1001]. m GISELA [de Luxembourg, daughter of FREDERIC Graf im Moselgau & his wife [--- von Hammerstein]] (-21 May, 1058 or after). Her marriage is indicated by the charter dated 1056 under which Baudouin V Count of Flanders approved the donation made by "matrona Gisla" of "Ronneka" to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand, signed by "Balduini de Warnastum, Hugonis de Oldenaerde, Roberti et Wenemari de Lens, Balduini filii ipsius Gisle, item filiorum eius Rodulphi, Gisleberti…"[1002]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. "Gisla" granted a serf to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated Apr 1058, signed by "Balduuini filii ipsius Gislæ, item filiorum eius Rodulfi, Gisleberti…"[1003]. The Memorial of "femina Gisla" records her death "Iunii XII ante Kal"[1004]. Du Chesne states that Gisela was buried in the same chapel as Ogive Ctss of Flanders and concludes that she was "seur de ladite Odgive" but cites no primary source which confirms the family relationship[1005]. Du Chesne does not mention her marriage. Rudolf & his wife had three children:

a) BOUDEWIJN van Gent (-23/24 Apr 1082). "…Rodulfus, Balduinus filii eius, Arnoldus de Aldenarda, Reingodus, Folcardus castellanus et Lambertus filius eius…" signed the charter dated 1050 under which several individuals submitted themselves to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[1006]. "…Rodulfus Gandensis et filius eius Balduuinus…" signed the charter dated 1052 under which "Reineuuif…cum filio meo Arnulfo" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[1007]. "…Balduini filii ipsius Gisle, item filiorum eius Rodulphi, Gisleberti…" signed the charter dated 1056 by which Baudouin V Count of Flanders approved the donation by "matrona Gisla" of "Ronneka" to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[1008]. "Gisla" granted a serf to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated Apr 1058, signed by "Balduuini filii ipsius Gislæ, item filiorum eius Rodulfi, Gisleberti…"[1009]. Heer zu Waas, Dronghen en Ruiselede. m ODA, daughter of --- (-after 1096). "Giselbertus…filius Balduini de Alost, filii Adolphi" founded the abbey of Voorst near Brussels, where "mater sua…Oda cum filia Lutgarde" entered as nuns, by charter dated 1096[1010]. Nun at Voorst. Boudewijn & his wife had [seven] children:

i) BOUDEWIJN (-killed in battle Nikea 13 Jun 1097). "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Rasseghem et Lede" to "Gisilberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "Balduinus filius Balduini de Gandavo…Walterus filius Balduini de Gandavo"[1011]. Ritter van Gent, Aalst, Dronghen, Waas en Ruiselede.

- HEREN van AALST.

ii) SIGER . 1086/96.

iii) GILBERT . "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Rasseghem et Lede" to "Gisilberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "Balduinus filius Balduini de Gandavo…Walterus filius Balduini de Gandavo"[1012]. "Giselbertus…filius Balduini de Alost, filii Adolphi" founded the abbey of Voorst near Brussels, where "mater sua…Oda cum filia Lutgarde" entered as nuns, by charter dated 1096[1013]. before 1106/21.

iv) WALTER (-after 1088). "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Rasseghem et Lede" to "Gisilberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "Balduinus filius Balduini de Gandavo…Walterus filius Balduini de Gandavo"[1014].

v) GERTRUDE (-Jerusalem 1138, bur Ardres Saint-Audomer). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Gertrudem" as sister of "Balduinus cognomento Grossus sive Magnus", adding that she married "Ardensium domino Arnoldo Seni sive Vetulo"[1015]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium records that “Gertrudis”, after the death of "filii Manassis", journeyed to Jerusalem where she died and that she was buried “in cimiteriali ecclesia sancti Audomari Ardensis”[1016]. This passage does not otherwise identify Gertrude, but the following paragraph records that “Arnoldus...senex” was buried “Ardee in templo cimitieriali iuxta sepulcrum uxoris sue Gertrudis”[1017]. m ARNAUD [I] Seigneur d'Ardres, son of ELBERT [III] Vicomte [de Marchiennes] & his second wife Adelais de Licques (-after 1136, bur Ardres Saint-Audomer).

vi) LUTGARDE . "Giselbertus…filius Balduini de Alost, filii Adolphi" founded the abbey of Voorst near Brussels, where "mater sua…Oda cum filia Lutgarde" entered as nuns, by charter dated 1096[1018]. Nun at Voorst.

vii) [daughter . The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Inglebertum…de Petinghem" as brother of "Balduinus cognomento Grossus sive Magnus"[1019]. It is possible that the relationship was through Engelbert’s wife. m ENGELBERT [IV] van Peteghem, son of --- (-after 1135).]

b) RUDOLF [Raoul] (-killed in battle 1102). "…Balduini filii ipsius Gisle, item filiorum eius Rodulphi, Gisleberti…" signed the charter dated 1056 by which Baudouin V Count of Flanders approved the donation by "matrona Gisla" of "Ronneka" to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[1020]. "Gisla" granted a serf to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated Apr 1058, signed by "Balduuini filii ipsius Gislæ, item filiorum eius Rodulfi, Gisleberti…"[1021]. Chambellan de Flandre: “Cononis de Emis, Radulfi camerarii, Rodberti pincernæ, Gerardi præstabularii, Galteri dapiferi, Athelardi filii Cononis, Erembaldi castellani Brugensis, Rodberti filii eius...” witnessed the charter dated 31 Oct 1089 under which "Rodbertus...Flandrensis marchio, comitis Rodberti agnomine Fresonis filius" conferred the functions of "cancellarium" on the provost of Bruges St. Donat[1022]. “Conon et Gérard son frère, Alard pincerna, Gérard stabulario…Raoul cubiculario…” witnessed the charter dated 1093 under which Robert Count of Flanders granted protection to Bernol provost of Watenes[1023]. “Radulphus camerarius filius Radulphi de Alost” granted protection to Berghes St. Winoc, for the souls of "parentum meorum Radulphi et Gislæ", by charter dated 1095[1024]. Robert II Count of Flanders, about to leave for Jerusalem, donated "Bodium de Lescin" to Lille Saint-Pierre, with the consent of “Engelbertus...Cizoniensis et Rodgerus castellanus Islensis” who were accompanying him, by charter dated 1096, witnessed by “...Onulfus senescalcus, Radulfus camerarius...”[1025]. Albert of Aix records "…Rodulfus de castello Alos, quod est in Flandria…" among those who spent Easter in Jerusalem with Baudouin I King of Jerusalem, dated to 1102 from the context[1026]. The parentage of Rudolf is not known. However, it is reasonable to suppose that he was another son of Boudewijn, the name Rudolf appearing several times in the family of the latter. Albert of Aix names "Rudolfus de Alos…" among those killed in battle in a campaign led by Baudouin I King of Jerusalem, dated to mid-1102 from the context[1027].

c) GISELBERT van Gent (-after 1058). "…Balduini filii ipsius Gisle, item filiorum eius Rodulphi, Gisleberti…" signed the charter dated 1056 by which Baudouin V Count of Flanders approved the donation by "matrona Gisla" of "Ronneka" to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[1028]. "Gisla" granted a serf to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated Apr 1058, signed by "Balduuini filii ipsius Gislæ, item filiorum eius Rodulfi, Gisleberti…"[1029]. same person as…? GILBERT (-[1095]). A manuscript genealogy of the Gant family names “Giselbertus de Gaunt, filius Baldwini comitis de Flandria” when recording that he accompanied “Willielmo conquestore avunculo suo” to England[1030]. Flemish primary sources do not confirm that Gilbert was the son of Baudouin Count of Flanders. However, it would be chronological consistent if he was the same person as Giselbert, son of Rudolf van Gent, although the primary source which confirms that this is correct has not yet been identified. The Stemma fundatoris of Bardney Abbey records that ”Gislebrictus de Gaunt” came [to England] with “Willielmo Bastardo avunculo suo”[1031].

- see below.

GILBERT, son of --- (-[1095]). "…Balduini filii ipsius Gisle, item filiorum eius Rodulphi, Gisleberti…" signed the charter dated 1056 by which Baudouin V Count of Flanders approved the donation by "matrona Gisla" of "Ronneka" to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[1032]. "Gisla" granted a serf to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand by charter dated Apr 1058, signed by "Balduuini filii ipsius Gislæ, item filiorum eius Rodulfi, Gisleberti…"[1033]. A manuscript genealogy of the Gant family names “Giselbertus de Gaunt, filius Baldwini comitis de Flandria” when recording that he accompanied “Willielmo conquestore avunculo suo” to England[1034]. Flemish primary sources do not confirm that Gilbert was the son of Baudouin Count of Flanders. However, it would be chronological consistent if he was the same person as Giselbert, son of Rudolf van Gent, although the primary source which confirms that this is correct has not yet been identified. The Stemma fundatoris of Bardney Abbey records that ”Gislebrictus de Gaunt” came [to England] with “Willielmo Bastardo avunculo suo”[1035]. No family relationship between Gilbert and William I King of England has been established, although they would of course be related if Gilbert was a member of the comital family of Flanders as indicated by the manuscript quoted above. The Chronica Monasterii Watinensis cites a donation by "Walterus Bergensis", witnessed by (among others) "Gislebertus frater Balduini Gandensis qui ab Anglia tunc venerat"[1036]. Domesday Book records land held by “Gilbert de Ghent” in Rowbury Hundred in Berkshire; Church Hanborough and Ewelme in Oxfordshire; numerous properties in Lincolnshire[1037]. A charter of King Henry II records donations to York St Mary, including the donation of land “in Fereby” by “Gilbertus de Gaunt”[1038]. Lord of Folkingham.

m ALIX de Montfort-sur-Risle, daughter of HUGUES [II] de Montfort-sur-Risle & his first wife --- de Beaufour. Guillaume of Jumièges records that “secundus Hugo”, son of “Turstinus...de Bastenburc...[filium] Hugonem cum barba de Monteforti”, had “de filia Richardi de Bellofago...unam filiam” who married “Giselbertus de Ganz”[1039]. The Stemma fundatoris of Bardney Abbey names “Alicia de Monteforti” as wife of ”Gislebrictus de Gaunt”[1040]. She succeeded her brother as Dame de Montfort-sur-Risle, presumably when his properties were confiscated after he was accused of treason in 1107[1041]. Stephen King of England confirmed donations to Lewes St. Pancras, including “in Kantia...Hortunam...” and others donated by “Adelvie filie Hugonis de Munford”, by undated charter[1042].

Gilbert & his wife had [nine] children:

1. HUGUES van Gent (-after [1147]). Guillaume of Jumièges names “quartum Hugonem” as the son of “Giselbertus de Ganz” by his wife “secundum Hugonem...filiam”[1043]. He adopted his mother's name and succeeded her as Seigneur de Montfort-sur-Risle.

- SEIGNEURS de MONTFORT-sur-RISLE.

2. ROBERT . A manuscript genealogy of the Gant family names “Walterum et Robertum” as sons of “Giselbertus de Gaunt…[et] uxorem Aliciam de Montfort”[1044]. Chancellor of Stephen King of England. Dean of York.

3. GILBERT (-before [1095]). The Stemma fundatoris of Bardney Abbey names “Giselbrictum et Walterum” as children of ”Gislebrictus de Gaunt” & his wife, adding that Gilbert predeceased his father[1045].

4. WALTER (-1139). The Stemma fundatoris of Bardney Abbey names “Giselbrictum et Walterum” as children of ”Gislebrictus de Gaunt” & his wife[1046]. ”Walterus de Gant, filius et hæres Gisilberti de Gant” restored Bardney Abbey in 1115, witnessed by “Roberto de ---, Willielmo nepote meo constabulario Cestriæ, Willielmo de Mandevill…”[1047].

- ENGLISH NOBILITY, EARLS of LINCOLN.

5. HENRI . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

6. RALPH . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

7. [EMMA de Gant . A charter dated to [1190/95] confirmed a donation of property to the canons of Bridlington by “Emma de Gant…et Willelmus de Percy filius eius”[1048]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. However, it is chronologically consistent for her to have been the daughter of Gilbert van Gent. It should be noted that "Alan de Percy…" was the first witness in a charter under which his supposed brother-in-law "Walter de Gaunt" founded Bridlington priory, with the assent of Henry I King of England[1049]. m ALAN de Percy, son of WILLIAM de Percy & his wife Emma de Port (-[1130/Jul 1138]).]

8. daughter . Orderic Vitalis records that Ives de Grantmesnil, son of “Hugo de Grentemaisnilio” and his wife, married “in Anglia Gislberti de Ganda filiam”[1050]. m IVES de Grantmesnil, son of HUGUES de Grantmesnil & his wife Adelise de Beaumont-sur-Oise (-after 1102).

9. daughter . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the undated charter under which "Walter de Gaunt" donated the phylactery which "Baldwin sororius suus sent him from Jerusalem" to Bridlington Priory, witnessed by "Matilda his wife"[1051]. m BALDWIN, son of ---.

The precise relationship between the following persons and the main Gent family has not yet been confirmed.

1. GEOFFREY de Gant . “Gaufrido de Gant, Baldewino de Gant…” witnessed the undated charter under which “Gillebertus comes Lincolniæ” donated property to Pontefract Priory[1052].

2. BALDWIN de Gant . “Gaufrido de Gant, Baldewino de Gant…” witnessed the undated charter under which “Gillebertus comes Lincolniæ” donated property to Pontefract Priory[1053].

C. CHÂTELAINS de GAND (VIGGEZELE)

1. STEPPO van Viggezele, son of --- . Heer van Bornem. Philippe Count of Flanders and "Steppo de Viggensele" donated property "in Herzele in castellaria Curtracensi et terram Transblide in castellaria de Axla" to Gand Saint-Pierre, with the consent of "filiis suis Sigero et Balduino", by charter dated 1164[1054]. "Steppo de Viggensele" set out the rights and obligations of the mayors of Tamise by charter dated 1166, signed by "Sigerus filius meus, Balduinus filius meus…"[1055]. A charter dated 1172 records the confirmation by "Philippo comite Flandrie, Stepho de Viggensele" of donations "de hereditate sua in Hersele et de terra sua Transblide" to Gand Saint-Pierre with the consent of "duobus filiis suis Sigero et Balduino"[1056]. m as her second husband, ALIX van Gent, widow of HUGUES d'Encre, daughter of SIGER [I] Burggraaf van Gent & his wife --- (-before 1154). A charter dated 1139 records that "miles nobilis…Hugo de Inkers" married "filiam Sigeri castellani Gandensis…Aliciam" and donated property to Afflighem[1057]. A charter dated 1154 records that "dominus Steppo" married "uxorem eius…Aliciam" after the death of "Hugone de Inkers" and donated property to Afflighem[1058]. Steppo & his wife had three children:

a) SIGER [II] (-1202 or after). Philippe Count of Flanders and "Steppo de Viggensele" donated property "in Herzele in castellaria Curtracensi et terram Transblide in castellaria de Axla" to Gand Saint-Pierre, with the consent of "filiis suis Sigero et Balduino", by charter dated 1164[1059]. "…Sigerus castellanus et Willelmus frater eius…" witnessed the charter dated 1164 under which "Theodericus…dominus et princeps Alostensis" donated "silvam meam…Hokerda…" to Afflighem abbey[1060]. "Steppo de Viggensele" set out the rights and obligations of the mayors of Tamise by charter dated 1166, signed by "Sigerus filius meus, Balduinus filius meus…"[1061]. "Stepponis filius Sigerus" subscribed a charter of Philippe Count of Flanders dated 1171[1062]. "…Sigerus castellanus de Alost…" witnessed a charter dated 1175 under which "G dux et marchio Lotharingiæ" confirmed donations to the abbey of Afflighem[1063]. Châtelain de Gand. “Willelmus Attrebatensis advocatus Bethuniæ et Thenremundiæ dominus et Mathildis uxor mea” donated property to Clermarest abbey, for the souls of “Roberti advocati et Adelidis matris meæ, Roberti fratris mei et Walteri de Thenremunda”, by undated charter witnessed by “Anselmus frater meus...Sigerus castellanus de Gant, Sigerus et Daniel filii eius...”[1064]. "Sigerus castellanus de Gandavo" donated property to Los abbey near Lille, in the presence of "uxore nostra Petronilla et filiis nostris...Sigero et Daniele", for the soul of “filii nostri Arnulfi”, by charter dated 1190, witnessed by “...Egidii castellani...”[1065]. Baudouin IX Count of Flanders confirmed donations to the church of Harlebeek made by "Rogerus Curtracensis castellanus", for the soul of "patris sui Rogeri quondam…castellani" by charter dated 1198, signed by "…Sigeri Gandensis castellani, Theoderici de Beverna, Rogeri castellani Curtracensis, Balduini de Commines, Bernardi de Rosbais…"[1066]. “Sigerus castellanus Gandensis et uxor mea Petronilla” donated property to Afflighem abbey, with the consent of "Sigero filio nostro et reliquis filiis nostris", by charter dated 1198[1067]. Châtelain de Courtrai 1200. Knight Templar in 1200. m PETRONILLE de Courtrai, daughter of ROGER [I] Châtelain de Courtrai & his first wife Sara ---. "Sigerus castellanus de Gandavo" donated property to Los abbey near Lille, in the presence of "uxore nostra Petronilla et filiis nostris...Sigero et Daniele", for the soul of “filii nostri Arnulfi”, by charter dated 1190, witnessed by “...Egidii castellani...”[1068]. “Sigerus castellanus Gandensis et uxor mea Petronilla” donated property to Afflighem abbey, with the consent of "Sigero filio nostro et reliquis filiis nostris", by charter dated 1198[1069]. “Petronilla uxor quondam…Sigeri castellani Gandensis” noted the donation of property "in parochia Anderlechtensi" made to Voorst abbey by "Olivero de Sottegem" by charter dated 1214, witnessed by "Theodoricus et Walterus filii eiusdem Petronillæ, Rogerus de Curtraco, Ingelbertus de Lupengem milites, Mathildis advocata Bethuniæ, Margareta soror eiusdem"[1070]. “Petronilla uxor quondam…Sigeri castellani Gandensis” noted the donation of property "in parochia Anderlechtensi" made to Voorst abbey by "Olivero de Sottegem" by charter dated 1214, witnessed by "Theodoricus et Walterus filii eiusdem Petronillæ, Rogerus de Curtraco, Ingelbertus de Lupengem milites, Mathildis advocata Bethuniæ, Margareta soror eiusdem"[1071]. Siger [II] & his wife had nine children:

i) SIGER [III] (-1227 or after). "Sigerus castellanus de Gandavo" donated property to Los abbey near Lille, in the presence of "uxore nostra Petronilla et filiis nostris...Sigero et Daniele", for the soul of “filii nostri Arnulfi”, by charter dated 1190, witnessed by “...Egidii castellani...”[1072]. Châtelain de Gand.

- see below.

ii) DANIEL (-before 1233). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Danieli fratri Sigeri castellani de Gandavo" as second husband of "Adelidem [filiam Hugonem de Balinghehen]"[1073]. “Willelmus Attrebatensis advocatus Bethuniæ et Thenremundiæ dominus et Mathildis uxor mea” donated property to Clermarest abbey, for the souls of “Roberti advocati et Adelidis matris meæ, Roberti fratris mei et Walteri de Thenremunda”, by undated charter witnessed by “Anselmus frater meus...Sigerus castellanus de Gant, Sigerus et Daniel filii eius...”[1074]. "Sigerus castellanus de Gandavo" donated property to Los abbey near Lille, in the presence of "uxore nostra Petronilla et filiis nostris...Sigero et Daniele", for the soul of “filii nostri Arnulfi”, by charter dated 1190, witnessed by “...Egidii castellani...”[1075]. m as her second husband, ADELAIDE de Balinghehen, widow of ARNOUL [I] de Cayeux, daughter of HUGUES de Balinghehen & his wife Mathilde [Matha] ---. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Adelidem" as the only daughter of "Hugonem" (son of "Eustacio…de Balinghehen" and his wife Adelaide illegitimate daughter of Robert [Manassès] Comte de Guines) and his wife "Mathildem puerili nomine Matham…filiam Laurette de Hammis", adding that she married firstly "Ernulpho de Caiou" and secondly "Danieli fratri Sigeri castellani de Gandavo"[1076].

- Descendants[1077].

iii) ARNOLD (-before 1190). "Sigerus castellanus de Gandavo" donated property to Los abbey near Lille, in the presence of "uxore nostra Petronilla et filiis nostris...Sigero et Daniele", for the soul of “filii nostri Arnulfi”, by charter dated 1190, witnessed by “...Egidii castellani...”[1078].

iv) GILLES . "Sigerus castellanus de Gandavo" donated property to Los abbey near Lille, in the presence of "uxore nostra Petronilla et filiis nostris...Sigero et Daniele", for the soul of “filii nostri Arnulfi”, by charter dated 1190, witnessed by “...Egidii castellani...”[1079]. 1223. m ---. The name of Gilles’s wife is not known. Gilles & his wife had one child:

(a) ARNOUL . 1233/1250.

v) DIRK . “Petronilla uxor quondam…Sigeri castellani Gandensis” noted the donation of property "in parochia Anderlechtensi" made to Voorst abbey by "Olivero de Sottegem" by charter dated 1214, witnessed by "Theodoricus et Walterus filii eiusdem Petronillæ, Rogerus de Curtraco, Ingelbertus de Lupengem milites, Mathildis advocata Bethuniæ, Margareta soror eiusdem"[1080]. 1234. Heer van Daem en Willemskerke. m ---. The name of Dirk’s wife is not known. Dirk & his wife had two children:

(a) JAN . 1243/1271. m ERKENRADE, daughter of ---. 1256. Jan & his wife had one child:

(1) SIGER . 1278.

(b) ADELIDE . 1253. m ALARD, son of ---.

vi) BERNHARD . Provost at Harelbeke 1221/1260. Canon at Thérouanne 1228.

vii) WALTER Man [I] . “Petronilla uxor quondam…Sigeri castellani Gandensis” noted the donation of property "in parochia Anderlechtensi" made to Voorst abbey by "Olivero de Sottegem" by charter dated 1214, witnessed by "Theodoricus et Walterus filii eiusdem Petronillæ, Rogerus de Curtraco, Ingelbertus de Lupengem milites, Mathildis advocata Bethuniæ, Margareta soror eiusdem"[1081]. 1261. m ---. The name of Walter’s wife is not known. Walter & his wife had one child:

(a) WALTER Man [II] . 1266/1274.

- Descendants[1082].

viii) BEATRIX . 1190.

ix) PETRONILLA (-after 1255). “Petronilla prima abbatissa in…Forestum” confirmed the donation made by "miles Gilbertus…filius Balduini de Alost filii Rodulphi", dated 1096 [the date presumably referring to the original donation not the confirmation], further text recording that "Petronilla filia domini Segeri Templarii quondam castellani de Gandavo" was elected abbess 13 Aug 1239[1083]. Abbess of Voorst.

b) BOUDEWIJN (-after 1172). Philippe Count of Flanders and "Steppo de Viggensele" donated property "in Herzele in castellaria Curtracensi et terram Transblide in castellaria de Axla" to Gand Saint-Pierre, with the consent of "filiis suis Sigero et Balduino", by charter dated 1164[1084]. "Steppo de Viggensele" set out the rights and obligations of the mayors of Tamise by charter dated 1166, signed by "Sigerus filius meus, Balduinus filius meus…"[1085]. A charter dated 1172 records the confirmation by "Philippo comite Flandrie, Stepho de Viggensele" of donations "de hereditate sua in Hersele et de terra sua Transblide" to Gand Saint-Pierre with the consent of "duobus filiis suis Sigero et Balduino"[1086].

c) WILLEM (-after 1164). "…Sigerus castellanus et Willelmus frater eius…" witnessed the charter dated 1164 under which "Theodericus…dominus et princeps Alostensis" donated "silvam meam…Hokerda…" to Afflighem abbey[1087].

The parentage of Alexander van Gent has not been ascertained. From a chronological point of view, he could have been another brother of Siger [II] Châtelain de Gand (see above).

1. ALEXANDER van Gent . He is named in the charter dated Jun 1231 quoted below. m ---. The name of Alexander’s wife is not known. Alexander & his wife had one child:

a) BOUDEWIJN van Gent . He is named in the charter dated Jun 1231 quoted below. m ---. The name of Boudewijn’s wife is not known. Boudewijn & his wife had one child:

i) ALEXANDER van Gent (-after Jun 1231). “Hugues châtelain de Gand et Ode sa femme” declared having sold “leur maison dite Wal et Vorhof et la terre…Boengartland” at Gent to “Alexandre fils de Bauduin fils d’Alexandre de Gand” by charter dated Jun 1231[1088].

SIGER [III] van Gent, son of SIGER [II] Châtelain de Gand & his wife Petronille de Courtrai (-1227 or after). "Sigerus castellanus de Gandavo" donated property to Los abbey near Lille, in the presence of "uxore nostra Petronilla et filiis nostris...Sigero et Daniele", for the soul of “filii nostri Arnulfi”, by charter dated 1190, witnessed by “...Egidii castellani...”[1089]. “Willelmus Attrebatensis advocatus Bethuniæ et Thenremundiæ dominus et Mathildis uxor mea” donated property to Clermarest abbey, for the souls of “Roberti advocati et Adelidis matris meæ, Roberti fratris mei et Walteri de Thenremunda”, by undated charter witnessed by “Anselmus frater meus...Sigerus castellanus de Gant, Sigerus et Daniel filii eius...”[1090]. “Sigerus castellanus Gandensis et uxor mea Petronilla” donated property to Afflighem abbey, with the consent of "Sigero filio nostro et reliquis filiis nostris", by charter dated 1198[1091]. Châtelain de Gand. “...Sigeri Gandensis...” subscribed the charter dated Apr 1201 under which Baudouin IX Count of Flanders donated various properties on leaving on crusade[1092]. "Sigerus castellanus Gandensis" donated property to Affleghem, for the anniversaries of "meum et matris mæ Petronillæ et uxoris meæ Beatricis", with the consent of “Hugo primogenitus filius meus, Sigerus filius meus”, by charter dated 1218[1093].

m BEATRIX van Heusden, daughter of [HUGO] van Heusden & his wife ---. "Sigerus castellanus Gandensis" donated property to Affleghem, for the anniversaries of "meum et matris mæ Petronillæ et uxoris meæ Beatricis", with the consent of “Hugo primogenitus filius meus, Sigerus filius meus”, by charter dated 1218[1094]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Duchesne names “Beatrix Dame de Houdain mariée avec Siger II Chastellain de Gand” as the child of “Hugues Seigneur de Houdain” but he does not cite the corresponding primary source[1095], but it appears that he has confused the Houdain family (near Béthune, see the document NORTHERN FRANCE-BERGUES, CASSEL, BETHUNE, LILLE) with Heusden near Gent (also named Houdain in French), an interest in the latter having passed to the Gand/Gent family through Beatrix’s marriage[1096].

Siger [III] & his wife had children:

1. HUGO [II] (-[Sep/26 Nov] 1232). "Sigerus castellanus Gandensis" donated property to Affleghem, for the anniversaries of "meum et matris mæ Petronillæ et uxoris meæ Beatricis", with the consent of “Hugo primogenitus filius meus, Sigerus filius meus”, by charter dated 1218[1097]. Châtelain de Gand. “Hugo Gandensis castellanus uxorque mea Oda filiusque meis Hugo primogenitus” granted privileges to the church of Sainte-Marie de Baserode by charter dated 1228[1098]. "Hugo castellanus Gandensis" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Byloka made by "Giselbertus de Sottenghem miles" with the consent of "Mathildis uxoris suæ" by charter dated May 1230[1099]. “Hugues châtelain de Gand et Ode sa femme” declared having sold “leur maison dite Wal et Vorhof et la terre…Boengartland” at Gent to “Alexandre fils de Bauduin fils d’Alexandre de Gand” by charter dated Jun 1231[1100]. "Hugo castellanus Gandensis dominus de Hosdain" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Gent St Marie made by "Bernardus de Vennebrechies" by charter dated 1232[1101]. m EUDETTE [Oda] de Champlitte, daughter of EUDES de Champlitte Vicomte de Dijon & his first wife [--- de Mont-Saint-Jean] (-after Jun 1231). The contract of divorce between "Erardus dominus Chascegnay" and "Emeline uxoris mee", with the consent of "Elisabeth domine Castri Villani et Simonis filii sui", is dated Sep 1224, names "Oda dicta Emeline primogenita" and provides for the dowry of "M. filiam meam" on her marriage to "comiti Gigeti"[1102]. Dame de Champlitte until 1228. “Guillaume de Vergy frere d’Alix de Vergy duchesse de Bourgongne” bought “la ville de Champlite” from “Hugues Chastellain de Gand et de Oede sa femme” by charter dated 1228[1103]. “Hugo Gandensis castellanus uxorque mea Oda filiusque meis Hugo primogenitus” granted privileges to the church of Sainte-Marie de Baserode by charter dated 1228[1104]. “Hugues châtelain de Gand et Ode sa femme” declared having sold “leur maison dite Wal et Vorhof et la terre…Boengartland” at Gent to “Alexandre fils de Bauduin fils d’Alexandre de Gand” by charter dated Jun 1231[1105]. Hugo & his wife had two children:

a) HUGO [III] (-[Dec 1264/Apr 1265]). “Hugo Gandensis castellanus uxorque mea Oda filiusque meis Hugo primogenitus” granted privileges to the church of Sainte-Marie de Baserode by charter dated 1228[1106]. Châtelain de Gand.

- see below.

b) GAUTHIER [Vilain] (-before Nov 1260). “Walterus miles frater domini H. castellani Gandensis” confirmed the donations of property “ex parte...uxoris mee Ave filie domini Alexandri quondam burgensis Gandensis...in loco...Roggehof” to Cambron, with the consent of “domine Imme matris ipsius relicte dicti Alexandri”, by charter dated Aug 1251[1107].

- VILAIN de GAND.

2. SIGER (-after 1218). "Sigerus castellanus Gandensis" donated property to Affleghem, for the anniversaries of "meum et matris mæ Petronillæ et uxoris meæ Beatricis", with the consent of “Hugo primogenitus filius meus, Sigerus filius meus”, by charter dated 1218[1108]. same person as...? SIGER (-after Dec 1267). “Hugo castellanus Gandensis” confirmed that “dominus Sygerus de Gant dictus de Burgundia avunculus meus miles” had donated property “infra terras de Stoppeldich” to Cambron, in the presence of “hominum meorum...domini Alexandri cognomento Vilain militum...”, by charter dated Dec 1267[1109]. same person as...? SIGER van Gent . m ([1236/May 1237]) as her second husband, ODA van Grimbergen, widow of WALTER Heer van de Aa en van Pollaer, daughter of ARNOUT van Grimbergen & his wife Sophie van Altena (-after Aug 1237). “Oda” donated property to Dendermonde, with the consent of "matris meæ Sophiæ et domini Leonii mariti eius et…Walteri domini de A mariti mei", and also confirmed the donation made by "germanus meus Arnoldus de Grimbergis", by charter dated May 1235[1110]. “Sigerus miles…de Gandavo et uxor ipsius Oda de Grimbergis” consented to the sale of property by "homini suo Gosuino Refo agnomine de Buggenhout" by charter dated May 1237[1111]. “Sigerus de Gandavo et Oda uxor sua” donated “site in parochia de Mense in loco...Voerst” to Grimbergen by charter dated Aug 1237[1112].

3. GERARD (-after Feb 1264). "Gerardus de Gandavo miles, avunculus castellani Gandensis, et Elizabeth uxor mea" donated property to Biloka abbey by charter dated Sep 1254, and "Hugo castellanus Gandensis et dominus de Hosdain" confirmed the donation made by "avunculus noster dominus Gerardus de Gandavo miles, uxor sua domina Elizabet" by charter dated Jan 1254 (O.S.)[1113]. Marguerite Ctss of Flanders confirmed the donation to the churches of Tournai, Gent and Flines made by "Gerardus de Gand miles et Elisabeth eius uxor" by charter dated Aug 1261[1114]. "Gerardus dictus Diabolus de Gandavo miles et Elisabeth eius uxor" confirmed the previous donations by charter dated Feb 1264[1115]. m ELISABETH, daughter of --- (-after Feb 1264). "Gerardus de Gandavo miles, avunculus castellani Gandensis, et Elizabeth uxor mea" donated property to Biloka abbey by charter dated Sep 1254, and "Hugo castellanus Gandensis et dominus de Hosdain" confirmed the donation made by "avunculus noster dominus Gerardus de Gandavo miles, uxor sua domina Elizabet" by charter dated Jan 1254 (O.S.)[1116]. Marguerite Ctss of Flanders confirmed the donation to the churches of Tournai, Gent and Flines made by "Gerardus de Gand miles et Elisabeth eius uxor" by charter dated Aug 1261[1117]. "Gerardus dictus Diabolus de Gandavo miles et Elisabeth eius uxor" confirmed the previous donations by charter dated Feb 1264[1118].

1. SIGER van Gent, son of --- . m (before Jun 1257) as her third husband, ELISABETH de Charny, widow firstly of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Thil and secondly of GAUCHER de Saint-Florentin Seigneur de Pacy, daughter of PONCE de Mont-Saint-Jean Seigneur de Charny & his second wife Sibylle de Noyers (-after Jun 1257). “Ponce de Mont Saint-Jean seigneur de Charny” donated harvest to the abbey of la Bussière, where he and “sa femme Sibille” wished to be buried, with the consent of “Sibille et par leurs enfants Hugues, Elisabeth, Polissa, Agnès, Adèle”, by charter dated 28 Mar 1220[1119]. The testament of “Helisabeth domina Tilii relicta bone memorie Guillelmi quondam domini Tilii”, dated Jun 1257, made with the consent of “Sigero de Gandavo militis mariti mei”, refers to the rights of “heredes...Galcheri quondam domini Paceii...marito mee”, bequeathes property to “Agneti filie domine Adeline de Tylio...pro illa maritanda...”, and appoints “Hugonem dominum Charneii fratrem meum” among her executors[1120].

HUGO [III] van Gent, son of HUGO [II] Burggraaf van Gent & his wife Eudette de Champlitte (-[Dec 1264/Apr 1265]). “Hugo Gandensis castellanus uxorque mea Oda filiusque meis Hugo primogenitus” granted privileges to the church of Sainte-Marie de Baserode by charter dated 1228[1121]. Châtelain de Gand. “Hugo castellanus Gandensis…Maria uxor dicti castellani” sold "villam de Bornhem cum castro" to "dominæ Margaretæ Flandriæ et Hannoniæ comitissæ" for his marriage to "Machtildis sororis meæ" by charter dated [Mar] 1250[1122]. "Gerardus de Gandavo miles, avunculus castellani Gandensis, et Elizabeth uxor mea" donated property to Biloka abbey by charter dated Sep 1254, and "Hugo castellanus Gandensis et dominus de Hosdain" confirmed the donation made by "avunculus noster dominus Gerardus de Gandavo miles, uxor sua domina Elizabet" by charter dated Jan 1254 (O.S.)[1123]. "Hugo miles castellanus Gandensis et dominus Husdinio" donated property to Los abbey, with the consent of "Hugo filius meus et hæres...Maria uxor mea", by charter dated Dec 1259[1124].

m MARIA van Gavre, daughter of RASO [VIII] van Gavre & his wife Sophie van Breda (-after May 1263). Her parentage is indicated by the charter dated Oct 1274 under which "Ioannes Mulaert dictus miles dominus de Exaerde" confirmed donations to Bodelo abbey at Gand, with the consent of "Rasonis filii mei primogeniti ætatis iam legitima, per manum...nepotis mei domini Hugonis castellani Gandensis"[1125]. The primary source which confirms her parentage more precisely has not been identified. "Hugo castellanus Gandensis et Maria uxor mea" donated serfs to the church of Antwerp by charter dated 29 May 1243[1126]. “Hugo castellanus Gandensis…Maria uxor dicti castellani” sold "villam de Bornhem cum castro" to "dominæ Margaretæ Flandriæ et Hannoniæ comitissæ" for his marriage to "Machtildis sororis meæ" by charter dated [Mar] 1250[1127]. "Hugo miles castellanus Gandensis et dominus Husdinio" donated property to Los abbey, with the consent of "Hugo filius meus et hæres...Maria uxor mea", by charter dated Dec 1259[1128]. “Hugo unigenitus domini Hugonis castellani Gandensis ac domini de Hosdain et Marie eius uxoris” confirmed the donations of property “in loco...Westehuse” made to Cambron by “patris et matris mee” by charter dated May 1263[1129].

Hugo [III] & his wife had one child:

1. HUGO [IV] van Gent (-after 1288). "Hugo miles castellanus Gandensis et dominus Husdinio" donated property to Los abbey, with the consent of "Hugo filius meus et hæres...Maria uxor mea", by charter dated Dec 1259[1130]. “Hugo unigenitus domini Hugonis castellani Gandensis ac domini de Hosdain et Marie eius uxoris” confirmed the donations of property “in loco...Westehuse” made to Cambron by “patris et matris mee” by charter dated May 1263[1131]. Châtelain de Gand. "Hugo castellanus Gandensis et dominus de Hoesdein" confirmed donations to Gand Saint-Bavon made by "bonæ memoriæ H. castellanus Gandensis et dominus de Hoesdein...pater meus et...mater mea Maria castellana Gandensis eius uxor" by charter dated 31 Jul 1265[1132]. "Hues castelains de Gand sires de Hoesdeng" confirmed a sale of property to Harlebeek church, with the consent of "Marie femme à...Huon castelain devant dit et Marie femme à...Gerart signour de Sotenghem fille et oirs à devant dit castelain", by charter dated Jun 1284[1133]. m MARIE du Rœulx, daughter of [EUSTACHE [IV] Seigneur du Rœulx & his wife Marie de Trith] (-after Jun 1284). "Hues castelains de Gand sires de Hoesdeng" confirmed a sale of property to Harlebeek church, with the consent of "Marie femme à...Huon castelain devant dit et Marie femme à...Gerart signour de Sotenghem fille et oirs à devant dit castelain", by charter dated Jun 1284[1134]. Hugo [IV] & his wife had one child:

a) MARIE van Gent (-before 1295). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Gerardus", son of "Gerardus…de Enghien", married "filiam…castellani Gandavensis"[1135]. "Gerars chevaliers Sires de Sotenghem et de Osdein et Chastelains de Gand et Marie se femme dame de Sotenghem et de Osden et Chastelaine de Gand" issued letters dated 8 Mar 1280 (O.S.)[1136]. "Hues castelains de Gand sires de Hoesdeng" confirmed a sale of property to Harlebeek church, with the consent of "Marie femme à...Huon castelain devant dit et Marie femme à...Gerart signour de Sotenghem fille et oirs à devant dit castelain", by charter dated Jun 1284[1137]. m (before 8 Mar 1281) GERARD d’Enghien Heer van Zotteghem, son of GERARD d’Enghien Heer van Zotteghem & his wife --- de Viane ([1255/60?]-[10 Mar 1316/1319], bur Cambron).

D. HEREN van BOELARE [BOULERS]

The castle of Boelare was located near the village now called Nederboelare, on the western outskirts of Geraardsbergen about 5 kilometres south-east of Brakel in the present-day Belgian province of Oost-Vlaanderen.

The ancestry of Nikolaas van Boelare has not been traced, apart from the isolated 1092 reference to Stefan van Boelare quoted below. Van De Perre notes a dispute in 1235 between Alix van Boelare (see below) and the Aa family (see the document BRABANT, LOUVAIN) about water-mills near Pollare, noting also that “Wilhelmus de Stenkerca” donated his rights “in iunioratu molendini de Pollar” to Ninove by charter dated 1196, and speculates about a connection between the three families[1138]. A connection is also indicated by the 1165 charter quoted below under Nikolaas.

1. STEFAN van Boelare (-after 1092). “Raginerus Sonegiensis advocatus, Engelbertus Dadengien, Balduinus de Stenkirke, Stephanus de Bouler, Gualterus et Hugo de Lens, Liethbertus et Gislardus de Saentes, Arnulfus de Sonegio, Ibert et Abbo de Braine” subscribed the charter dated 1092 under which Gérard Bishop of Cambrai freed the altar of Saint-Pierre in the church of Soignies[1139]. Delporte indicates that all the witnesses were property holders to the north of Soignies, except “Stephanus de Bouler” and suggesting that his inclusion indicates a Boelare property-holding in the same area (maybe at Bassilly, with which the family was connected in 1147[1140], and Hoves, where “la famille de Hallut (Ophasselt), branche cadette de celle de Boelare, avait des biens...au milieu du XIIe siècle”)[1141].

2. WILLEM van Boelare (-after 1150). “Willelmi de Boular, Arnoldi de Aldenarde, Rasonis de Gauere, Arnoldi fratris eius...” witnessed the charter dated 1150 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed “terra...Oedevelt...et...silva...Meentocht” to Gand Saint-Pierre[1142].

1. NIKOLAAS van Boelare [Boulers] (-[1165/76]). “Dnus Walterus de Pollar”, with the consent of “uxoris et matris”, and “dnus Nicolaus de Boular” donated “molendin[um] apud Lothes…” and fishing rights “…quam dnus Walterus tenuerat” to Ninove by charter dated 1165[1143]. Nikolaas was not named in the 1176 charter of his father-in-law, quoted below, presumably indicating that he was deceased at the time. m as her first husband, ADA du Rœulx, daughter of EUSTACHE [I] du Rœulx & his wife Marie de Morlanwelz ([before 1150]-). "Eustachius de Ruez" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Bonne-Espérance by "domina Ada soror mea, Nivellensis abbatissa" after her death, with the consent of "filii…mei Nicholaus, Eustachius, Ada filia mea", by charter dated 1176[1144]. The Chronicon Hanoniense names (in order) "Beatricem, Alidem et Adam" as daughters of "Eustacium de Ruez…Senior" & his wife, naming the first husband of Ada as "Nicholao de Bouleirs", her second husband "Drogoni de Boosiis" (specifying that they had children) and her third husband "militia Flandrensi Gosuino"[1145]. Bearing in mind that Ada’s daughter by her first marriage was already married in 1181 (see below), it is unlikely that Ada was born after [1150]. She married secondly Drogon de Bousies. She married thirdly Goswin de Wavrin. children:

a) ALIX van Boelare (-after Mar [1239]). "Michael constabularius Flandriæ…et uxor mea Ada et filius meus Philippus et uxor eius Aliz" donated annual revenue to Ninove by charter dated 1181[1146]. Vrouw van Boelare. Her second marriage is confirmed by the 30 Jul 1197 charter quoted below in which her second husband is named “constabularius de Boular”. "Alicia domina de Boular" donated property "prope villam de Idenghem" to Ninove, with the consent of "domini Michaelis filii mei Flandrensis constabularii", by charter dated Feb 1216[1147]. "Alicia domina de Boular" confirmed her donation of "tria bonaria prati de allodio meo in parochia de Ydenghem, jacentia juxta Teneram versus Loetsh" to Ninove, with the consent of "liberorum meorum", by charter dated Dec 1217, signed by "Adæ filiæ meæ…"[1148]. "Alicia domina de Bouler" donated revenue from "prati apud Odevarsnest" to Ninove by charter dated Feb 1222, signed by "Soikini prioris, Symonis de Gant canonici Ninivensis, Gosuini militis de Emelverdenghem, Walteri de Deftenghem, Razonis filii mei, Gerardi Vander Beuren, Adæ filiæ meæ"[1149]. "Alicia domina de Boular" confirmed the donation made by "dominus Gossuinus de Scendelbecca et…filia mea Ada uxor eius" to Ninove by charter dated Feb 1232[1150]. "Alicia domina de Boular" confirmed the donation of property "in parochia de Asplar et de Neder-Hasselt" to Ninove by "filius meus Philippus miles" by charter dated 24 Jun 1236[1151]. “Alidis domina de Boular” donated property to Beaupré abbey, with the consent of “filiorum meorum...Philippi majoris natu, Ostonis, Ægidii et Rasonis, domini Gosuini de Scendelbeka et Ada filiæ, uxoris Gosuini”, by charter dated Mar 1238 (O.S.?)[1152]. She is named “Aelidis quondam dominæ de Boulers matris suæ et meæ” in the charter dated Oct 1256 under which “Ægidius dictus le Brun de Trazegnies constabularius Franciæ” confirmed that “Osto quondam dominus de Trazegnies frater meus” had donated property to Beaupré abbey[1153]. m firstly (before 1181) PHILIPPE Châtelain de Cassel Connétable de Flandre, son of MICHEL [II] Châtelain de Cassel, Connétable de Flandre & his wife Ada --- (-[1196/early 1197]). m secondly (before 30 Jul 1197) GILLES [II] Seigneur de Trazegnies, son of OSTE [II] Seigneur de Trazegnies & his wife Mathilde de l’Alleud ([1170/75]-killed in battle Asia Minor [1202/04]). “Aegidius constabularius de Boular et dominus de Silli” confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Amelrico, Gerardo, Sockino, Balduino" had donated “decimæ de Vorda”, which she held from him, to Ninove, with the consent of “advocati sui Willelmi...de Luceau”, by charter dated 30 Jul 1197[1154]. m thirdly ([1207]) RASO [VII] van Gavre Heer van Liedekerke, son of RASO [VI] van Gavre & his wife Clarice --- (-before 1214).

PHILIPPE de Cassel, son of PHILIPPE Châtelain de Cassel Connétable de Flandre & his wife Alix Vrouw van Boelare (-after Mar 1247). "Philippus de Boular constabularius Flandriæ et dominus de Asplar" donated rights to a family of serfs to Ninove by charter dated Dec 1231[1155]. "Philippus de Boular constabularius Flandriæ…cum Helewidis de Neder-Hasselt" donated rights to land "in parochia de Neder-Hasselt" to Ninove by charter dated 1231[1156]. "Philippus filius nobilis matronæ Aliciæ dominæ de Boular" confirmed the donation made by "dominus Gossuinus de Scendelbecca et…soror mea Ada uxor eius" to Ninove by charter dated Feb 1232[1157]. Heer van Boelare. "Philippus de Boular dominus de Asplar" donated rights over land "de Asplar" to Ninove by charter dated 1235[1158]. “Alidis domina de Boular” donated property to Beaupré abbey, with the consent of “filiorum meorum...Philippi majoris natu, Ostonis, Ægidii et Rasonis, domini Gosuini de Scendelbeka et Ada filiæ, uxoris Gosuini”, by charter dated Mar 1238[1159]. "Philippus dominus de Boular" waived payments from Ninove, with the consent of "Humanæ uxoris meæ", by charter dated Mar 1247[1160].

m as her first husband, IMAINE, daughter of --- (-after 1267). "Philippus dominus de Boular" waived payments from Ninove, with the consent of "Humanæ uxoris meæ", by charter dated Mar 1247[1161]. She married secondly as his second wife, Leon van de Aa Heer van Pollare. Butkens records her two marriages without citing the sources which confirm the information[1162]. “Leonius dictus de Aa dominus de Poller miles et Ymaina uxor mea” issued a charter dated 1267[1163].

Philippe & his wife had children:

1. HENDRIK van Boelare . Goethals records his parentage without citing the primary source which confirms the information[1164]. Heer van Boelare. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Henrici de Boulers juxta Grammont" when recording his daughters marriage[1165]. m ---. The name of Hendrik’s wife is not known. Hendrik & his wife had one child:

a) ALIX van Boelare (-22 Nov 1294, bur Beaupré). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "filiarum…domini Sigeri…secundam" married "dominus de Liedekerke, dominus Rasso de Gavre" and records that they had several children "quorum primogenitus Rasso" who married "filiam Henrici de Boulers juxta Grammont"[1166]. “Razo de Gavere dominus de Liedekercke et de Breda et Alicia uxor mea” donated property to "monasterii Ninivensis" by charter dated 1292[1167]. An epitaph at Beaupré records the burial of “medame Aelys de Boulers ky fut feme au S. de Liedekercke et de Breda” who died 25 Nov 1294[1168]. Vrouw van Boelare. m (before Mar 1267) as his first wife, RASO [XII] van Gavre Heer van Liedekerke, son of RASO [X] van Gavre & his wife Marguerite d’Enghien (-23 Nov [1307]). Heer van Boelare, de iure uxoris.

1. MARGARETA van Reigaarsvliet (-after 30 Nov 1342). A charter dated 11 Mar 1340 (O.S.) records that "Gherard Vilains chevalier" had died childless and that “Dame Marguerite de Reiingarvliete vefue dudit Monsieur Gerard” had agreed her dower with “Monsieur Simon de Maelstede...nepueu dudit Gerard Vilains...Seigneur de Sainct Iant en Steene et Advoué de Thamise”[1169]. A charter dated 30 Nov 1342 records that “Madame Marie Dame de Liedekercke...iadis femme de Monsieur Philippe Seigneur de Liedekercke" had granted her rights “en la paroiche de Thamise” to “Monsieur Simon de Malstede Seigneur de Sainct Ian Steene et avoué de Thamise”[1170]. m as his second wife, GERARD Vilain, son of GAUTHIER de Gand dit Vilain Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre]& his wife Adélise de Thamise (-[31 Mar 1337/11 Mar 1341]).

2. FILIPS van Reigaarsvliet . m ---. The name of Filips’s wife is not known. Filips & his wife had one child:

a) MARGARETA van Reigaarsvliet ). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the 1381 charter which names [her daughter] “Isabella, dochter mijns here mer Jans van Ghistele die hi hadde bij vrauwe Mergrieten zinen wive dochter mijns here Philips van Reingheersvliete” having fiefs from the town of Bruges[1171]. m as his first wife, JAN [IV] Heer van Gistel, son of JAN [V] Heer van Gistel & his wife Isabel van Rodes (-early 1417).

3. WILLEM van Reigaarsvliet . An obituary book of ten Bossche records “dnus Guilelmus de Reijghersvliet, fondator eius, miles, et dne Margareta uxor eius, et Ludovicus de Reijghersvliet” [no dates][1172]. m MARGARETA, daughter of ---. An obituary book of ten Bossche records “dnus Guilelmus de Reijghersvliet, fondator eius, miles, et dne Margareta uxor eius, et Ludovicus de Reijghersvliet” [no dates][1173]. Willem & his wife had one child:

a) LODEWIJK van Reigaarsvliet (-[Mar 1435/10 Dec 1436]). An obituary book of ten Bossche records “dnus Guilelmus de Reijghersvliet, fondator eius, miles, et dne Margareta uxor eius, et Ludovicus de Reijghersvliet” [no dates][1174]. A charter dated to [Oct/Dec] 1365 names “Lodewijc mins here Willemszone van Reingheersvliet” as a fiefholder from Veurne[1175]. Heer van Boelare, de iure uxoris. A charter dated 1 Jul 1383 names “Lodewijck van Reinghersvliete ridder here van Boulaer” and one dated 1384 records “mer Lodewijc van Reyghersvliete heere van Boelare” as a fiefholder from Bruges[1176]. A charter dated 17 Jun 1406 names “mer Lodewijck van Reyghersvliete heere van den lande van Boulaer, ber van Vlaanderen”[1177]. A charter dated Feb 1406 (N.S.) names “mer Lodewijc van Reinghersvliet here van Boulaer” as the fiefholder of Schendelbeke from Aalst, followed by “joncheer Pieter van Reinghersvliete”[1178]. A charter dated 1409 names “mer Lodewijc van Reinghersvliet” as a fiefholder from Aalst[1179]. A convocation of Flemish knights for military service dated 29 Oct 1429 names “monseigneur de Boulers, Pierre son filz”[1180]. A charter dated 1435 names “Lodewijc van Reinghersvliete heere vanden lande van Boulaer”[1181]. Lodewijk was presumably deceased 10 Dec 1436, the date of the charter quoted below in which his son is named Heer van Boelare. m (1378) ISABELLE de Fosseux, daughter of JEAN Seigneur de Fosseux, Heer van Boelare, Heer van Nevele & his wife --- van Boelare (-after 1390). Van Trimpont records that Lodewijk van Reigaarsvliet married “en dochter van Jan de Fosseux” in 1378[1182]. “Ijsenbeele van Fosseux femme de Lodewijc van Reinghersvliete, heere van den lande van Boelare ende van Scendelbeke” was named in a charter dated 1390[1183]. Her family origin and marriage are indicated by the epitaph of her great-great-granddaughter “dame Marie de Bouchaulte dame de Boullers” who died 23 Jul 1563, displaying the 16 quarters “Bouchaulte; Rochefort; Reygersvliet; Fosseux; Vienne; Buren; Poucques; Borschelle. Luxembourg; Baux; Melun; Abville; Ville; Rotselaer; Hamaide; Jagneulle”[1184]. Lodewijk & his wife had two children:

i) PIETER van Reigaarsvliet (-1466). A charter dated Feb 1406 (N.S.) names “mer Lodewijc van Reinghersvliet here van Boulaer” as the fiefholder of Schendelbeke from Aalst, noting that he was later followed by “joncheer Pieter van Reinghersvliete”[1185]. A convocation of Flemish knights for military service dated 29 Oct 1429 names “monseigneur de Boulers, Pierre son filz”[1186]. Heer van Boelare. A convocation of Flemish knights for military service dated 10 Dec 1436 names “Pierre seigneur de Boullers”[1187]. m MARGUERITE d’Halluin, daughter of JEAN d’Halluin [Seigneur de Roosebeke] & his wife [Marie] [Isabelle?] van Gistel (-after 25 Apr 1435). A charter dated 25 Apr 1435 names “Pierre de Boulers escuier”, married to “Margaretha van Halewijn, de oudste dochter van Jan van Halewijn en Isabella van Gistel”[1188]. Follow her hyperlink for a discussion about the doubts about her father’s identity.

ii) ALIANA van Reigaarsvliet . A charter dated 9 Mar 1435/12 Jan 1436 names “vrauwe Aliane van Reynghersvliete weduwe van ridder Wouter van Wingene...htmhter van ridder Lodewijk van Reinghersvliet heer van Boelare”[1189]. Buylaert records her family origin and first marriage, noting that her son succeeded her brother Pieter as Heer van Boelare[1190]. m firstly GILLES de Bouchout, son of DANIEL de Bouchout & his first wife Marguerite de Walcourt (-before 3 Jul 1419). m secondly WOUTER van Wingene, son of --- (-before 9 Mar 1435).

4. WALTER van Reigarsvlieet . Walter is named as father of Hendrik in the source cited below. No document has been found which names him in his own capacity. m ---. The name of Walter’s wife is not known. Walter & his wife had one child:

a) HENDRIK van Reigaarsvliet . His parentage is confirmed in the source cited below which records his daughter’s marriage. m --- van Schendelbeek, daughter of ---. Père Anselme records her family origin and marriage[1191]. Hendrik & his wife had one child:

i) JOHANNA van Reigaarsvliet . Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage[1192]. Vredius quotes a manuscript which records that “Iean de Flandre Seign. de Praet et de la Woestine” married “Ieanne de Reyghersvliet fille de Henry, fils de Gautier”[1193]. No primary source has been found which confirms her parentage and marriage, or her date of death. m JEAN de Flandre Heer van Praet, son of LOUIS bâtard de Flandre Heer van Praet & his wife Marie van Gistel Vrouw van Zwevegem (-after 10 Sep 1439).

GILLES de Bouchout [van Boekhoute], son of DANIEL de Bouchout & his wife Marguerite de Walcourt . Wauters names “Henri, Daniel IV, Catherine, Marguerite femme de Costin de Berchem, Gilles qui épousa Aliane de Reygersvliet, et un enfant naturel...Guillaume” as the children of Daniel de Bouchout[1194].

m as her first husband, ALIANA van Reigaarsvliet, daughter of LODEWIJK van Reigaarsvliet Heer van Boelare & his wife Isabelle de Fosseux. She married secondly Wouter van Wingene. A charter dated 9 Mar 1435/12 Jan 1436 names “vrauwe Aliane van Reynghersvliete weduwe van ridder Wouter van Wingene...htmhter van ridder Lodewijk van Reinghersvliet heer van Boelare”[1195]. Buylaert records her family origin and first marriage, noting that her son succeeded her brother Pieter as Heer van Boelare[1196]. Wauters names “...Gilles qui épousa Aliane de Reygersvliet...” as the children of Daniel de Bouchout[1197]. Her family origin and marriage are indicated by the epitaph of her great-granddaughter “dame Marie de Bouchaulte dame de Boullers” who died 23 Jul 1563, displaying the 16 quarters “Bouchaulte; Rochefort; Reygersvliet; Fosseux; Vienne; Buren; Poucques; Borschelle. Luxembourg; Baux; Melun; Abville; Ville; Rotselaer; Hamaide; Jagneulle”[1198].

Gilles & his wife had children:

1. JAN van Boekhoute [de Bouchout] . Wauters names “frère aîné de Daniel, Jean seigneur de Boulers” and his wife “Jeanne de Vianen dame de Beversweert” (no source cited)[1199]. He succeeded his maternal uncle as Heer van Boelare. Wauters records that Daniel granted “le fief de Releghem” to his brother “Jean”, dated to 1449[1200]. Heer van Releghem. An interim judgment dated 29 May 1473 decided a claim brought by “Henri et Geldof Henckeshoot et consorts” against “Erard, comte de la Marck, seigneur d’Arenberg et Bouchout, vicomte de Bruxelles, pour sa dame Marguerite, dame de Bouchout et de Loenhout” relating to revenue “hypothéquée sur les fiefs délaissés par Jean, sire de Bouchout, seigneur de Boulers, Schendelbeek et Jeanne de Ryanen, dame de Beverweerde, sa femme, et par Daniel de Bouchout, seigneur de Diepensteyn...”[1201]. m JOHANNA van Vianen Vrouw van Beversweert, daughter of ---. Wauters names “frère aîné de Daniel, Jean seigneur de Boulers” and his wife “Jeanne de Vianen dame de Beversweert” (no source cited)[1202]. An interim judgment dated 29 May 1473 decided a claim brought by “Henri et Geldof Henckeshoot et consorts” against “Erard, comte de la Marck, seigneur d’Arenberg et Bouchout, vicomte de Bruxelles, pour sa dame Marguerite, dame de Bouchout et de Loenhout” relating to revenue “hypothéquée sur les fiefs délaissés par Jean, sire de Bouchout, seigneur de Boulers, Schendelbeek et Jeanne de Ryanen, dame de Beverweerde, sa femme, et par Daniel de Bouchout, seigneur de Diepensteyn...”[1203]. Her family origin and marriage are indicated by the epitaph of her granddaughter “dame Marie de Bouchaulte dame de Boullers” who died 23 Jul 1563, displaying the 16 quarters “Bouchaulte; Rochefort; Reygersvliet; Fosseux; Vienne; Buren; Poucques; Borschelle. Luxembourg; Baux; Melun; Abville; Ville; Rotselaer; Hamaide; Jagneulle”[1204]. Jan & his wife had one child:

a) DANIEL van Boekhoute (-after 7 Dec 1493, bur Gheerdtsberghe). Wauters records his parentage (no source cited)[1205]. Heer van Boelare. Burggraaf van Brussel 1483-1489[1206]. A judgment dated 2 Oct 1484 decided a claim brought by “Alexandre, Daniel, Jean, Claude, Georges et Elisabeth de Bouchout, bâtards de feu Daniel, seigneur de Bouchout, Loenhout, Heembeek, vicomte de Bruxelles” against “Daniel, sire de Bouchout, seigneur de Boulers, Beverweerde, Schendelbeek, fils de Jean de Boulers, Loenhout” relating to “possession du château et de la seigneurie de Diepensteyn, légués par Daniel de Bouchout à ses enfants naturels”[1207]. An epitaph at Gheerdtsberghe records the burial of “mijn heere Daniel van Bouchoutte rudders heere van Boulare, beer van Vlaenderen” and “mevrau Marie van Luxembouch, fa mijns heeren van Fiennes, ruddere van der ordene van den Gulden Vliese”[1208]. A judgment dated 7 Dec 1493 decided a claim brought by “Jean de Cambrai, fils bâtard de Jean de Bourgogne, évêque de Cambrai” against “Daniel de Bouchout, seigneur de Boulers, Beverweerde, Schendelbeek” relating to payments “sur la seigneurie de Diepensteyn”[1209]. m MARIE de Luxembourg, daughter of JACQUES de Luxembourg Seigneur de Fiennes et de Gavre & his wife Marie de Berlaimont Dame de Ville, de la Hamaide et de Vasières (-bur Gheerdtsberghe). An epitaph at Gheerdtsberghe records the burial of “mijn heere Daniel van Bouchoutte rudders heere van Boulare, beer van Vlaenderen” and “mevrau Marie van Luxembouch, fa mijns heeren van Fiennes, ruddere van der ordene van den Gulden Vliese”[1210]. Her family origin is also indicated by the 16 quarters displayed on the epitaph of her daughter. Daniel & his wife had children:

i) MARIA van Boekhoute (-23 Jul 1563, bur Grammont, bur Saint-Adrien). Vrouw van Boelare. Her two marriages are suggested by her titles in her epitaph at Grammont Saint-Adrien which records the burial of “dame Marie de Bouchaulte dame de Boullers, Beverweerden, Odyck, vicomtesse douagiere de Berghes St Winock, Gaesbeke, Lannoy, Rollencourt” who died 23 Jul 1563, displaying the 16 quarters “Bouchaulte; Rochefort; Reygersvliet; Fosseux; Vienne; Buren; Poucques; Borschelle. Luxembourg; Baux; Melun; Abville; Ville; Rotselaer; Hamaide; Jagneulle”[1211]. m firstly HUGUES de Lannoy Seigneur de Wahaignies et de Tronchiennes, son of ---. m secondly HENDRIK van Horne Vicomte de Bergues-Saint-Winoc, son of MAXIMILIAAN van Horne Vicomte de Furnes, Seigneur de Gaesbeek & his wife Barbara van Montfoort (-1540, bur Braine-le-Château).

2. DANIEL van Boekhoute [de Bouchout] (-killed in battle Montlhéry 16 Jul 1465). Wauters says that Daniel was “fils ou petit-fils de Gilles Bouchet et d’Aliane de Reygersvliet dame de Boulers” (no source cited)[1212]. Wauters records that Daniel acquired “la châtellenie de Bruxelles” from “le chevalier Conrad Vandermeeren” (who had bought it 19 Jul 1443), and swore allegiance to Philippe III Duke of Burgundy 22 May 1444/16 Feb 1445[1213]. Seigneur de Diepenstein, Bouchout, Loenhout. Wauters records his testament dated 15 Sep 1460 and his death, killed at Montlhéry 16 Jul 1465 (no sources cited)[1214]. m ([9 Oct 1433/19 Dec 1441]) as her third husband, MARGUERITE de Poucques, widow firstly of AREND van Steenhuize-Zwevegem, and secondly of DANIEL van Herzele Heer van Lillare en Oudenove-St-Marie, daughter of ALARD [Heylaerd] Seigneur de Poucques [van Poeke] & his wife Katharina van Borselen. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage[1215]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her second husband’s death 9 Oct 1433 and burial at Gent St Bavon[1216]. Wauters records her family origin and third marriage (no sources cited)[1217]. Daniel & his wife had one child:

a) MARGARETA van Boekhote (-after 29 May 1473). Wauters records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[1218]. An interim judgment dated 29 May 1473 decided a claim brought by “Henri et Geldof Henckeshoot et consorts” against “Erard, comte de la Marck, seigneur d’Arenberg et Bouchout, vicomte de Bruxelles, pour sa dame Marguerite, dame de Bouchout et de Loenhout” relating to revenue “hypothéquée sur les fiefs délaissés par Jean, sire de Bouchout, seigneur de Boulers, Schendelbeek et Jeanne de Ryanen, dame de Beverweerde, sa femme, et par Daniel de Bouchout, seigneur de Diepensteyn...”[1219]. m as his first wife, EVRARD de Marck Seigneur d’Arenberg, son of JEAN [I] de la Marck Seigneur de Sedan, Seigneur d’Arenberg & his wife Agnes von Virneburg (-19 Jun 1506).

Daniel had six illegitimate children by unknown mistresses:

b) ALEXANDER van Boekhote . A judgment dated 2 Oct 1484 decided a claim brought by “Alexandre, Daniel, Jean, Claude, Georges et Elisabeth de Bouchout, bâtards de feu Daniel, seigneur de Bouchout, Loenhout, Heembeek, vicomte de Bruxelles” against “Daniel, sire de Bouchout, seigneur de Boulers, Beverweerde, Schendelbeek, fils de Jean de Boulers, Loenhout” relating to “possession du château et de la seigneurie de Diepensteyn, légués par Daniel de Bouchout à ses enfants naturels”[1220].

c) DANIEL van Boekhote . He is named in the 2 Oct 1484 judgment recorded above under his brother.

d) JAN van Boekhote . He is named in the 2 Oct 1484 judgment recorded above under his brother.

e) CLAUDE van Boekhote . He is named in the 2 Oct 1484 judgment recorded above under his brother.

f) JORG van Boekhote . He is named in the 2 Oct 1484 judgment recorded above under his brother.

g) ELISABETH van Boekhote . She is named in the 2 Oct 1484 judgment recorded above under her brother.

E. HEREN van HEUSDEN

Heusden (Houdain in French) is located in the present-day Belgian province of Oost-Vlaanderedn, on the eastern outskirts of Gent. It is different from Heusden near ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant (see the document DUTCH NOBILITY), and also different from Houdain near Béthune in northern France (see the document NORTHERN FRANCE-BERGUES, CASSEL, BETHUNE, LILLE).

1. [HUGO] van Heusden . Du Chesne names “Hugues Seigneur de Houdain” as father of Beatrix who is named below, without citing the corresponding primary source[1221]. However, it appears that Duchesne has confused the Houdain family (near Béthune, see NORTHERN FRANCE-BERGUES, CASSEL, BETHUNE, LILLE) with Heusden near Gent (also named Houdain in French), an interest in the latter having passed to the Gand/Gent family through Beatrix’s marriage[1222]. No other source has been identified which confirms the name of Beatrix’s father, although the name Hugo was introduced into the Gand family after Beatrix’s marriage. m ---. The name of his wife is not known. [Hugo] & his wife had one child:

a) BEATRIX van Heusden . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. Du Chesne names “Beatrix Dame de Houdain mariée avec Siger II Chastellain de Gand” as the child of “Hugues Seigneur de Houdain” but he does not cite the corresponding primary source[1223]. "Sigerus castellanus Gandensis" donated property to Affleghem, for the anniversaries of "meum et matris mæ Petronillæ et uxoris meæ Beatricis", with the consent of “Hugo primogenitus filius meus, Sigerus filius meus”, by charter dated 1218[1224]. m SIGER Châtelain de Gand, son of SIGER [II] Châtelain de Gand & his wife Petronille de Courtrai (-1227 or after).

F. HEREN van MALDEGEM

Maldegem is located about 15 kilometres due east of Brugge and about 20 kilometres north-west of Ghent in the present-day Belgian province of Oost-Vlaanderen. The seigneurial family of Maldegem was studied in the mid-19th century by the comtesse de Lalaing, whose narrative is not detailed enough to provide a comprehensive history but who reproduces numerous original charters, extracts from which have been included below.

1. WULFRIC van Maldegem (-after 1122). A charter of Charles Count of Flanders dated 1122 was witnessed by “Wulfricus et Desdier de Maldeghem”[1225].

2. DIDIER [Dirk?] van Maldegem (-after 1122). A charter of Charles Count of Flanders dated 1122 was witnessed by “Wulfricus et Desdier de Maldeghem”[1226].

1. ROBERT van Maldegem (-after 1152). A charter of Thierry Count of Flanders dated 1152 was witnessed by “...Robertus de Maldeghem...”[1227].

2. OSTE van Maldegem (-after [1170]). “Walterus de Tenremundis” donated “decima apud Weneswale sive Botreshaude et decima in Everghem” to Gand Saint-Bavon by charter dated to [1170], witnessed by “…Ostonis de Maldenghem…”[1228].

3. DIDIER [Dirk?] van Maldegem (-after 9 Feb 1199). Burggraaf van Maldegem. Everard Bishop of Tournai confirmed that “Gertrudis Brugensis castellana et filius eius Joannes castellanus” donated “decimam...de Lophem...” to Bruges Sainte-Marie, in memory of “mariti sui piæ recordationis Rodulphi castellani...et filii sui comitis Cononis”, by charter dated 10 Sep 1185, witnessed by “…Desiderii scouthete de Maldenghien…”[1229]. “Johannes...Brugensis castellanus” donated property to “ecclesiæ de Papinglo, ubi frater meus Cono comes Suessionum et Brugensis castellanus...requiesquit”, for the souls of “prædicti fratris mei et...filii mei Ivonis”, with the consent of “matris meæ Gertrudis”, by charter dated 4 May 1189, witnessed by “…Desiderii scotheti de Maldenghem…”[1230]. “...Thirkini castellani de Maldeghem...” witnessed a charter dated 9 Feb 1198 (O.S.?) of Baudouin IX Count of Flanders[1231].

4. LANCELOT van Maldegem (-after 1201). “...Lancelotus de Maldeghem...” witnessed a charter dated 1201 of Baudouin IX Count of Flanders[1232].

Five siblings, parents not identified, although the chronology suggests that they were children of Didier [Dirk?] who is named above. .

1. FILIP [I] van Maldegem (-[25 Dec 1220/Jan 1230]). Burggraaf van Maldegem. “Boduinus de Praet, Philippus castellanus de Maldeghem” confirmed that “Gerardus de Maldeghem et Machtildis uxor sua” donated “medietate decime--- ecclesie Harlebecensi” by charter dated 1208[1233]. “Philippus castellanus de Maldenghem” confirmed the donation made by “Reinaldo de Coienghem famulo meo”, confirmed by “homines mei...dominus Dirkinus de Maldenghem frater meus...”, by charter dated [24/25] Dec 1220[1234]. He is named as deceased in his wife’s Jan 1229 (O.S.) charter quoted below. m (-before 1207) MARIE de Hainaut, daughter of GUILLAUME de Hainaut Seigneur de Thy-le-Château, Chancellor of Flanders & his wife Hedwige de Saint-Saulve (-after Jul 1232). “Willelmus patruus marchionis Namurcensis” noted that “Philippus castellanus de Maldenghem” had pledged “mediatatem decimæ suæ...apud Suënkercke”, and recorded “uxor Philippi...filia mea, dotalicium”, by charter dated Jul 1207, witnessed by “...Willelmi et Gerardi filiorum meorum...”[1235]. “Maria relicta Philippi quondam castellani de Maldenghem” acknowledged receipt of her dower “a dicto Philippo, Willelmo filio suo primogenito” by charter dated Jan 1229 (O.S.?)[1236]. “Maria relicta quondam Philippi castellani de Maldenghem” confirmed receipt of dower “super mediatatem decimæ de Suënkercke, quam Willelmus filius meus in manu sua tenebat”, by charter dated Jul 1232[1237]. Filip [I] & his wife had two children:

a) WILLEM van Maldegem (-[Feb 1250/1255]). “Maria relicta Philippi quondam castellani de Maldenghem” acknowledged receipt of her dower “a dicto Philippo, Willelmo filio suo primogenito” by charter dated Jan 1229 (O.S.?)[1238]. Burggraaf van Maldegem.

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b) FILIP van Maldegem (-after Jul 1232). “Wilhelmus castellanus de Maldenghem” noted that “dom. Philippus pater meus” had pledged “medietatem decimæ suæ de Suenkercke” to Bruges St Donat, with the consent of “Margaretæ uxoris meæ et Philippi fratris mei”, naming as guarantors “D. Philippum de Wastina, D. Balduinum de Prat, D. Dierekinum de Maldenghem et D. Leonium de Morkerka”, by charter dated Jul 1232[1239]. same person as...? FILIP van Maldegem (-[Mar 1240/early 1241]). “Franco prepositus Brugensis, Flandrie cancellarius” confirmed the agreement between Dunes abbey and “Oliverius nepos noster filius bone memorie domini Joannis de Axla et Philippus de Maldeghem cognatus noster et Aelidis domicella de Samslachte uxor eius” by charter dated Mar 1239 (O.S.?)[1240]. m as her first husband, ALIX van Samslachte, daughter of --- (-after Apr 1241). “Franco prepositus Brugensis, Flandrie cancellarius” confirmed the agreement between Dunes abbey and “Oliverius nepos noster filius bone memorie domini Joannis de Axla et Philippus de Maldeghem cognatus noster et Aelidis domicella de Samslachte uxor eius” by charter dated Mar 1239 (O.S.?)[1241]. She married secondly ([1240/early 1241]) Roem van Lokerne. A charter dated Apr 1241 records the dispute between Dunes and “Philippum de Maldeghem et Aelidam domicellam de Saemslach uxorem eius et Oliverium de Axla et Hugonem Sobe cum uxore sua”, and the later settlement agreed by “Roem de Lokerne maritus relicte Philippi de Maldeghem cum eadem uxore sua”[1242].

2. DIRK van Maldegem (-[Nov 1233/Aug 1238]). “Philippus castellanus de Maldenghem” confirmed the donation made by “Reinaldo de Coienghem famulo meo”, confirmed by “homines mei...dominus Dirkinus de Maldenghem frater meus...”, by charter dated [24/25] Dec 1220[1243]. “Wilhelmus castellanus de Maldenghem” noted that “dom. Philippus pater meus” had pledged “medietatem decimæ suæ de Suenkercke” to Bruges St Donat, with the consent of “Margaretæ uxoris meæ et Philippi fratris mei”, naming as guarantors “D. Philippum de Wastina, D. Balduinum de Prat, D. Dierekinum de Maldenghem et D. Leonium de Morkerka”, by charter dated Jul 1232[1244]. “Dirkinus de Maldeghem miles” confirmed the acquisition of “ad wastinam meam de Broco apud Maldeghem” by Baudeloo Sainte-Marie by charter dated Nov 1233[1245]. “F. Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius” confirmed that “nepos noster dominus Willelmus castellanus de Maldeghem et...soror nostra domina M. de Sinnebeke, qui nunc vivent, et...frater noster dominus Dirkinus de Maldeghem ac...soror nostra domina B. de Axele bone memorie, dum viverent” donated “decimas…in parochiis de Maldeghem et de Somerghem jure hereditario possedimus” to Gand Sainte-Marie by charter dated Aug 1238[1246].

3. FRANCO van Maldegem (-after Mar 1240). Provost at Bruges, Chancellor of Flanders. “F. Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius” confirmed that “nepos noster dominus Willelmus castellanus de Maldeghem et...soror nostra domina M. de Sinnebeke, qui nunc vivent, et...frater noster dominus Dirkinus de Maldeghem ac...soror nostra domina B. de Axele bone memorie, dum viverent” donated “decimas…in parochiis de Maldeghem et de Somerghem jure hereditario possedimus” to Gand Sainte-Marie by charter dated Aug 1238[1247]. “Franco prepositus Brugensis, Flandrie cancellarius” confirmed the agreement between Dunes abbey and “Oliverius nepos noster filius bone memorie domini Joannis de Axla et Philippus de Maldeghem cognatus noster et Aelidis domicella de Samslachte uxor eius” by charter dated Mar 1239 (O.S.?)[1248].

4. M--- van Maldegem (-after Aug 1238). “F. Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius” confirmed that “nepos noster dominus Willelmus castellanus de Maldeghem et...soror nostra domina M. de Sinnebeke, qui nunc vivent, et...frater noster dominus Dirkinus de Maldeghem ac...soror nostra domina B. de Axele bone memorie, dum viverent” donated “decimas…in parochiis de Maldeghem et de Somerghem jure hereditario possedimus” to Gand Sainte-Marie by charter dated Aug 1238[1249]. m --- Heer van Sinnebeke, son of ---.

5. B--- van Maldegem (-before Aug 1238). “F. Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius” confirmed that “nepos noster dominus Willelmus castellanus de Maldeghem et...soror nostra domina M. de Sinnebeke, qui nunc vivent, et...frater noster dominus Dirkinus de Maldeghem ac...soror nostra domina B. de Axele bone memorie, dum viverent” donated “decimas…in parochiis de Maldeghem et de Somerghem jure hereditario possedimus” to Gand Sainte-Marie by charter dated Aug 1238[1250]. “Franco prepositus Brugensis, Flandrie cancellarius” confirmed the agreement between Dunes abbey and “Oliverius nepos noster filius bone memorie domini Joannis de Axla et Philippus de Maldeghem cognatus noster et Aelidis domicella de Samslachte uxor eius” by charter dated Mar 1239 (O.S.?)[1251]. m JAN van Axele, son of --- (-before Mar 1240).

WILLEM van Maldegem, son of FILIP [I] Burggraaf van Maldegem & his wife Marie de Hainaut (-[Feb 1250/1255]). [Butkens splits this Willem van Maldegem into two, showing Willem senior husband of Agnes van Gistel as father of Willem junior husband of Margareta van de Woestijne[1252], which is contradicted by the sources quoted in this section.] “Maria relicta Philippi quondam castellani de Maldenghem” acknowledged receipt of her dower “a dicto Philippo, Willelmo filio suo primogenito” by charter dated Jan 1229 (O.S.?)[1253]. “Maria relicta quondam Philippi castellani de Maldenghem” confirmed receipt of dower “super mediatatem decimæ de Suënkercke, quam Willelmus filius meus in manu sua tenebat”, by charter dated Jul 1232[1254]. Burggraaf van Maldegem. “Wilhelmus castellanus de Maldenghem” noted that “dom. Philippus pater meus” had pledged “medietatem decimæ suæ de Suenkercke” to Bruges St Donat, with the consent of “Margaretæ uxoris meæ et Philippi fratris mei”, naming as guarantors “D. Philippum de Wastina, D. Balduinum de Prat, D. Dierekinum de Maldenghem et D. Leonium de Morkerka”, by charter dated Jul 1232[1255]. “Wilhelmus castellanus de Maldenghem” sold “totam Wastinam”, with the consent of “dominæ Margaretæ uxoris meæ”, by charter dated Feb 1233 (O.S.?)[1256]. “F. Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius” confirmed that “nepos noster dominus Willelmus castellanus de Maldeghem et...soror nostra domina M. de Sinnebeke, qui nunc vivent, et...frater noster dominus Dirkinus de Maldeghem ac...soror nostra domina B. de Axele bone memorie, dum viverent” donated “decimas…in parochiis de Maldeghem et de Somerghem jure hereditario possedimus” to Gand Sainte-Marie by charter dated Aug 1238[1257]. “Wilhelmus escouteta de Maldenghem miles et Agnes...uxor mea” sold “omnem decimam nostram in parochia de Suenkercka” to “Roberto decano et capitulo B. Donatiani in Brugis” by charter dated 29 Apr 1242[1258]. “...Wilhelmus de Maldenghem...” swore allegiance to Marguerite Ctss of Flanders by charter dated Mar 1245 (O.S.?)[1259]. “Willelmus dominus de Maldenghem” founded a chapel “in ecclesia de Maldenghem”, for the souls of “Agnetis de Ghistella, Margarete de Wattina, quondam uxorum mearum”, with the consent of “Philippum dnum de Maldeghem filium Willelmi”, by charter dated Feb 1250[1260]. Willem is named as deceased in the 1255 charter of his son quoted below.

m firstly (before Jul 1232) MARGARETA van de Woestijne, daughter of --- (-[Jul 1232/29 Apr 1242]). Butkens calls her “Marguerite du Rœulx” (no sources cited)[1261], which is contradicted by the Feb 1250 charter quoted below. “Wilhelmus castellanus de Maldenghem” noted that “dom. Philippus pater meus” had pledged “medietatem decimæ suæ de Suenkercke” to Bruges St Donat, with the consent of “Margaretæ uxoris meæ et Philippi fratris mei”, naming as guarantors “D. Philippum de Wastina, D. Balduinum de Prat, D. Dierekinum de Maldenghem et D. Leonium de Morkerka”, by charter dated Jul 1232[1262]. “Wilhelmus castellanus de Maldenghem” sold “totam Wastinam”, with the consent of “dominæ Margaretæ uxoris meæ”, by charter dated Feb 1233 (O.S.?)[1263]. “Wilhelmus escouteta de Maldenghem miles et Agnes...uxor mea” sold “omnem decimam nostram in parochia de Suenkercka” to “Roberto decano et capitulo B. Donatiani in Brugis” by charter dated 29 Apr 1242[1264]. “Willelmus dominus de Maldenghem” founded a chapel “in ecclesia de Maldenghem”, for the souls of “Agnetis de Ghistella, Margarete de Wattina, quondam uxorum mearum”, with the consent of “Philippum dnum de Maldeghem filium Willelmi”, by charter dated Feb 1250[1265].

m secondly (before 29 Apr 1242) AGNES van Gistel, daughter of --- (-[29 Apr 1242/Feb 1250]). “Wilhelmus escouteta de Maldenghem miles et Agnes...uxor mea” sold “omnem decimam nostram in parochia de Suenkercka” to “Roberto decano et capitulo B. Donatiani in Brugis” by charter dated 29 Apr 1242[1266]. “Willelmus dominus de Maldenghem” founded a chapel “in ecclesia de Maldenghem”, for the souls of “Agnetis de Ghistella, Margarete de Wattina, quondam uxorum mearum”, with the consent of “Philippum dnum de Maldeghem filium Willelmi”, by charter dated Feb 1250[1267].

Willem & his first wife had one child:

1. FILIP [II] van Maldegem (-before Jul 1275). The chronology of his children indicates that Filip was born from his father’s first marriage. Burggraaf, Heer van Maldegem. “Philippe châtelain et seigneur de Maldeghem” requested the bishop of Tournai to confirm the foundation of two chapels at Maldegem church by “feu Guillaume son père chevalier seigneur de Maldeghem” for his soul and that of “feues Agnès de Ghistelle et Marguerite de la Watinne ses deux femmes”, by charter dated 1255[1268]. “Philippus dominus de Maldenghem miles et Elizabetha...uxor mea” confirmed a sale to Gand Saint-Bavon by charter dated Oct 1263[1269]. He is named as deceased in the Jul 1275 marriage contract of his daughter Katharina, quoted below. m ISABELLE van Belje, daughter of SALOMON van Belje [from Ypres] & his wife Christina --- (-[before 23 Jun 1279]). [Butkens records “Isabeau fille de Salomon van Belje” as Filip’s first wife and “Marie de Bethune Dame de Locre, de la branche dont descendent les ducs de Sully...” as his second wife (no sources cited)[1270], the latter being the second wife of Filip [V] Heer van Maldegem (see below).] “Philippus dominus de Maldenghem miles et Elizabetha...uxor mea” confirmed a sale to Gand Saint-Bavon by charter dated Oct 1263[1271]. “Cristina relicta quondam Salamonis dicti Belle burgensis Yprensis” confirmed her husband’s foundation of a hospital “infra villam Yprensem”, for the souls of “dicti Salamonis quondam mariti sui et Elizabeth filie sue, quondam domine de Maldinghem et Philippi quondam domini de Maldenghem eius mariti et Johannis Belle filii Salmonis predicti”, by charter dated 23 Jun 1279[1272]. It is uncertain from the wording of this document whether Isabelle was living or deceased at the time as “quondam domine de Maldenghem” could refer to her no longer being “domine” because her husband was deceased. Filip [II] & his wife had three children:

a) FILIP [III] van Maldegem (-after Mar 1308, maybe after Mar 1314). He is named as a minor in the Jul 1275 marriage contract of his sister Katharina (which names her father Filip [II]). Heer van Maldegem.

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b) AGNES van Maldegem (-after Jul 1275). She is named in the Jul 1275 marriage contract of her sister Katharina.

c) KATHARINA van Maldegem (-after 1289). The marriage contract between “Jean châtelain de Lille et Mahaut châtelaine de Lille pour...Thomassin leur fils ou de leur quatrième fils qui ne seroit pas clerc si Thomas venoit à mourir” and “Jean de Ghistielle Sgr. de Fourmesielle et de le Wastine et les communs amis de Cath. fille cadette de feu Mgr. Philippon de Maldenghien” is dated Jul 1275, and provides for inheritance by “demoiselle Agnès sœur de ladite Cath...suivant le consentement des avoués [tuteurs] de Phil. de Maldenghiem son frère”[1273]. A charter dated Feb 1282 records that Thomas later refused to marry his betrothed, noting that the couple “n’étoient pas en âge” at the date of the earlier contract, and the settlement of the dispute which followed, guaranteed for Thomas by “Willaume de Flandre fils du Comte, Jean de Beaumont son neveu, messire Thomas de Mortaigne et messire Willaume de Mortaigne son frère” and for Katharina by “messire Jean de Ghistielles, messire Roger son frère, et le Sire de Maldeghem frère de ladite Catherine”[1274]. “Jehans de Rodes chevalier sire d’Englemoustier, Katherine de Maldeghem sa femme” issued a charter in London dated 1289[1275]. Maybe Jan van Rodes was the brother of Marie van Rodes, wife of Katharina’s brother Filip [III] (see above). Betrothed (Jul 1275, contract broken before Feb 1282) to THOMAS de Lille, son of JEAN [III] Châtelain de Lille & his wife Mathilde de Mortagne (-after Feb 1282). m (before 1289) JAN van Rodes Heer van Ingelmunster, son of ---.

FILIP [III] van Maldegem, son of FILIP [II] Heer van Maldegem & his wife Isabelle van Belje (-after Mar 1308, maybe after Mar 1314). He is named as a minor in the Jul 1275 marriage contract of his sister Katharina (which names her father Filip [II]). Heer van Maldegem. “Philippus dominus de Maldeghem et domina Maria uxor eius” confirmed receipt of payments from “decano et capitulo ecclesie Harlebeccensis” by charter dated “in die Trinitatis” 1282[1276]. “Philippus dominus de Maldeghem miles et Maria uxor eius” donated “decimam nostram...de Spiere...” to Bruges Saint-Jean by charter dated 1283[1277]. “Philips geheeten Heere van Maldeghem riddere...ende Marie myn wyff” issued a charter dated 1285[1278]. “Rogier de Ghistelle, Sohier de Bailleul, Wautier de Coukelers, Philippe Sire de Maldeghem…” swore the compliance of an agreement between “Isabeau veuve de…Jean Seigneur de Ghistelle dame de la Wastine” and “Jean son fils Sire de Ghistelle” regarding the division of family territories by charter dated Apr 1290[1279]. “Philippus de Maldenghien, milites” was named in a charter dated 3 Jan 1295 (N.S.)[1280]. “…Philippe Sire de Maldeghem…” signed letters dated 6 Apr 1298 concerning “Clays dit Cacht chevalier”[1281]. “…Philippe Sire de Maldeghem, Jean de Rodes Seigneur d’Inghelmulster” signed letters dated 11 Mar 1298 (O.S.?) recording a treaty between Guy Count of Flanders and Jan Count of Holland[1282]. Filip [III] defended Ypres against Charles de France Comte de Valois but was captured at Maldegem[1283]: Charles Comte de Valois granted “manerium de Maldengueyn...que Philippus dictus de Maldengueyn miles tenuit” to “Alampsi de Monteteni militis” by charter dated [late Jan/early Feb] 1299 (O.S.?)[1284]. “...Philippe de Maldeghem dit li Juesnes...Philippe de Maldeghem le Père...chevaliers” agreed the peace between Robert Count of Flanders and Philippe IV King of France by charter dated late Mar 1307 (O.S.)[1285]. [“Philips here van Maldeghem” issued a charter dated early Mar 1313 (O.S.?)[1286]. The presence of both Filip [III] and Filip [IV] in the late Mar 1307 charter suggests a difficulty in identifying the issuer of the Mar 1313 charter.]

m (before 1282) MARIE van Rodes, daughter of GERARD van Rodes Heer van Schelderode & his wife Catharina van Cysoing. Zondervan reconstructed her parentage and marriage[1287]. The primary source which names her parents has not been identified. [Butkens records that Filip [III] married “Marie de Grimberges d’Assche, Dame de Berleghem et de Moerseke” (no source cited)[1288], which seems to refer to the wife of Filip [VI] (see below).] “Philippus dominus de Maldeghem et domina Maria uxor eius” confirmed receipt of payments from “decano et capitulo ecclesie Harlebeccensis” by charter dated “in die Trinitatis” 1282[1289]. “Philippus dominus de Maldeghem miles et Maria uxor eius” donated “decimam nostram...de Spiere...” to Bruges Saint-Jean by charter dated 1283[1290]. “Philips geheeten Heere van Maldeghem riddere...ende Marie myn wyff” issued a charter dated 1285[1291].

Filip [III] & his wife had three children:

1. FILIP [IV] van Maldegem (-killed in battle Lihons [1328?]). “...Philippe de Maldeghem dit li Juesnes...Philippe de Maldeghem le Père...chevaliers” agreed the peace between Robert Count of Flanders and Philippe IV King of France by charter dated late Mar 1307 (O.S.)[1292]. [“Philips here van Maldeghem” issued a charter dated early Mar 1313 (O.S.?)[1293]. The presence of both Filip [III] and Filip [IV] in the late Mar 1307 charter suggests a difficulty in identifying the issuer of the Mar 1313 charter.] His death in battle at Lihon is recorded in the obituary of Maldegem, cited below. La comtesse de Lalaing clarifies that the battle was fought against Philippe VI King of France at Lihon en Santerre, département Somme, arrondissement Péronne, canton Chaulnes[1294]. The date of this battle has not been ascertained, but it may have formed part of the French king’s campaign against Flanders in which the battle of Cassel formed part in Jul 1328. As noted below under his first wife, Goffin indicates that Filip [IV] died in 1341 but this date has not been verified. m firstly MARIE [Marguerite] d’Enghien, daughter of ---. Goffin names “Margherite d’Anghien, épouse de Philips van Maldeghem, mort en 1341 [date uncorroborated]” as an unlinked member of the Enghien family[1295]. The marriage of Filip [IV]’s sister Katharina with Hugo [II] d’Enghien Burggraaf van Gent (see below) suggests that Marie/Marguerite may have been his sister. The primary source which confirms her family origin and marriage has not been identified. m secondly YOLANDE de Mortagne, daughter of THOMAS de Mortagne Seigneur de Romeries & his wife Marie de Trazegnies (-12 Oct 1341, bur Maldegem). An epitaph at Maldegem records the burial of “domicella Yolendes de Mortania quondam uxor domini Philippi de Maldeghem militis” who died 12 Oct 1341[1296]. Zondervan reconstructed her precise parentage[1297]. Filip [IV] & his second wife had [two] children:

a) FILIP [V] van Maldegem (-14 Aug 1374, bur Maldegem). Heer van Maldegem. “Philips heere van Maldeghem ende Philips van Maldeghem sun ouste sone” guaranteed payments to “Cathelinen van Maldeghem t’sheeren dochter van Maldeghem vornompt ende Philips suster van Maldeghem”, under the succession of “onser...vrauwen van Maldeghem haere moeder, daer God die ziele of hebben moete”, by charter dated 4 Jul 1360[1298]. An epitaph at Maldegem records the burials of “dnus Philippus de Maldeghem miles” who died 14 Aug 1373 and “domicella Sibilla de Borsele dna de Pepeghem uxor quondam dini Philippi de Maldeghem” who died 1352 “die sancti Lucæ”, with the arms of “op zijn zijde : Maldeghem; een gulden cruuce; Vleeschauwere; een gulden leeu met een bende daer over; ende op haer zijde : Moerkercke, Praet, Borsele, ende eenen schilt met 6 gulden besanten“[1299]. Zondervan shows the arms as [first column = husband’s] Maldegem, Mortagne, (Schelde) Rode, Trazegnies, and [second column = wife’s] Borsele, Schoudee, Praet, Heesbeen[1300]. Zondervan also corrects the date of Filip [V]’s death from 1373 to 1374[1301]. The obituary of Maldegem records the deaths of “heer Philips van Maldeghem...sone van Mer Philips van Maldeghem die verslegen was te Lyons...vrauwen Sibelien van Borsele syns eerste wyfes, ende vrouwe Marien van Bethune zyns anders wyfs” and donations[1302]. m firstly ([1335/40?]) SIBYLLE van Borselen, daughter of [FLORIS van Borselen & his wife Elisabeth van Schouder] ([1315/20?]-18 Oct 1352, bur Maldegem). Duchesne records her family origin, marriage and date of death[1303]. The primary source which confirms her precise parentage has not been identified. Zondervan suggests her parentage, linking her supposed mother’s name with the Schoudee arms shown in the epitaph cited above[1304]. An epitaph at Maldegem records the burials of “dnus Philippus de Maldeghem miles” who died 14 Aug 1373 and “domicella Sibilla de Borsele dna de Pepeghem uxor quondam dini Philippi de Maldeghem” who died 1352 “die sancti Lucæ”, with the arms of “op zijn zijde : Maldeghem; een gulden cruuce; Vleeschauwere; een gulden leeu met een bende daer over; ende op haer zijde : Moerkercke, Praet, Borsele, ende eenen schilt met 6 gulden besanten“[1305]. Zondervan shows the arms as [first column = husband’s] Maldegem, Mortagne, (Schelde) Rode, Trazegnies, and [second column = wife’s] Borsele, Schoudee, Praet, Heesbeen[1306]. The obituary of Maldegem records the deaths of “heer Philips van Maldeghem...sone van Mer Philips van Maldeghem die verslegen was te Lyons...vrauwen Sibelien van Borsele syns eerste wyfes, ende vrouwe Marien van Bethune zyns anders wyfs” and donations[1307]. m secondly as her second husband, MARIE de Béthune Dame de Locres et de Herbuterne, widow of GAUTHIER Seigneur de Hondschote, daughter of MATHIEU de Béthune Seigneur de Locres et de Herbuterne & his wife --- (-1380). Duchesne records her parentage and two marriages[1308]. The obituary of Maldegem records the deaths of “heer Philips van Maldeghem...sone van Mer Philips van Maldeghem die verslegen was te Lyons...vrauwen Sibelien van Borsele syns eerste wyfes, ende vrouwe Marien van Bethune zyns anders wyfs” and donations[1309]. Filip [V] & his first wife had four [seven?] children (a manuscript record of their parents’ epitaph at Maldegem adds “en lad. sepulture sont 9 enfans, asscavoir : Phles; Jolente; Catherine; Jolente; Florens; Elisabeth; Jean; Loys; Jhob”[1310]; it is not known which of these names correspond to the children named below):

i) KATHARINA van Maldegem ([1336?]-). Butkens records “Catherine de Maldeghem Dame de Berleghem” as daughter of Filip [III] Heer van Maldegem and as wife of “Gerard Sire de Masmines, Calckene, Wettere etc., fils de Gerard et de Marguerite Dame d’Axele en partie” (no source cited)[1311]. Zondervan indicates that Katharina was the daughter of Filip [V][1312], the chronology of the Massemen family suggesting that, if Zondervan is correct, she was the daughter of his first wife and probably one of the couple’s older children. m GERARD [VI] Heer van Massemen, son of GERARD [V] Heer van Massemen & his wife Margareta van Axele ([1330/35?]-after 1384).

ii) FILIP [VI] van Maldegem (-1 Jan 1389, bur Moerzeke). Heer van Maldegem.

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iii) FLORIS van Maldegem (-10 Nov 1374). La comtesse de Lalaing records his parentage and marriage in 1373 (no sources cited)[1313]. A notice in a chapel at Maldegem church records “Florens van Maldeghem” who died 10 Nov 1374, his parents noted as “heere van Maldeghem ; haerlieder moeder, van Borsele”[1314]. m (1373) as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Flandre, illegitimate daughter of LOUIS II “de Male” Count of Flanders & his mistress --- (-28 Apr 1415). “Floreins Van Maldeghem” acknowledged receipt of money from “Guillaume Vanden Pitte” in favour of “Dame Marguerite femme du Floreins susdit et de Dame Jeanne sœur de Marguerite et femme de Thierry Vam Onscote” by charter dated 19 Mar 1372 (O.S.)[1315]. A window at Moerseke records “een heere van Maldegem” who married “een bastaerde dochtere van grave Lodewijc”[1316]. She married secondly Hector van Voorhoute [Werchoute] , son of ---. She married thirdly ([1391]) Siger van Gent, son of ---.

iv) ELISABETH van Maldegem . Zondervan records her parentage, marriage, and betrothal[1317]. m SIMON van Aartrijke, son of ---. Betrothed to OTTO van Heukelom van Acquoy, son of HERBEREN van Heukelom & his wife Agnes [van Mirlaer?].

Filip [V] & his [first/second] wife had two children (Zondervan suggests that these children may have been born from their father’s second marriage[1318]):

v) LODEWIJK van Maldegem (-killed in battle Assebroek/Assembrouck 3 May 1382). La comtesse de Lalaing records his parentage and death in battle fighting for Bruges against Gent (no sources cited)[1319].

vi) JAN van Maldegem (-12 Jun 1396). Zondervan records his parentage and date of death[1320]. A notice in a chapel at Maldegem church records “Jan van Maldeghem” who died “1396, den 27 wedemaent”[1321].

b) [YOLANDE van Maldegem (-[before 1354?]). Limburg-Stirum records that in 1365 Jan van Gistel “et son épouse Marguerite de Longueval” founded their anniversaries at Aeltre [Aalter] and confirmed the anniversaries found by Gerard van Gistel and by “Yolente de Maldeghem dame de la Woestyne”[1322]. It is suggested that Yolande was the daughter of Filip [IV], named after her mother, his second wife. The name of Yolande’s husband has not been ascertained. One possibility is that she was the first wife of Jan van Gistel, and maybe the mother of later Heren van de Woestijne from the Gistel family. If that is correct, she died before 1354. Another possibility is that she was the second wife of Gerard van Gistel, whom he married after Catherine de Tronchiennes. Insufficient information has been found about the Maldegem family to test the chronology of these two possibilitiies.] [Either m as his second wife, GERARD van Gistel Heer van de Woestijne, son of JAN [III] Heer van Gistel & his first wife Marguerite de Durbuy ([1285/90?]-[1346/Jun 1354], bur Aeltre/Aalter), or m [as his first wife,] JAN van Gistel Heer van de Woestijne, son of GERARD van Gistel Heer van de Woestijne & [his [first] wife Catherine de Tronchiennes] (-[9 Jul 1365/Apr 1366]).]

2. KATHARINA van Maldegem . Goffin records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[1323]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m HUGO [II] d’Enghien Burggraaf van Gent, son of HUGO [I] d’Enghien Burggraaf van Gent, Heer van Putten en Zotteghem & his wife Beatrix van Putten.

3. ELISABETH van Maldegem (-10 Jan 1327, bur Massemen). An epitaph at Massemen records the death 10 Jan 1326 (O.S:?) of “Elisabeth de Maldeghem domina de Eecke et Wesseghem uxor quondam domini Gerardi de Masmines militis”, displaying the arms of “Dixmude, Axele, Massemen, Nevele” and “Maldegem, Rode, Ghistelles, Reygers-Vliet”[1324]. The document which confirms her parentage has not been identified. However, the inclusion of the arms of “Rode” in her epitaph suggests that she was the daughter of Filip [III]. m ([1300/05?]) GERARD van Rasseghem Heer van Massemen, son of GILBERT van Rasseghem Heer van Massemen & his wife Isabelle --- (-7 May 1326).

FILIP [VI] van Maldegem, son of FILIP [V] Heer van Maldegem & his first wife Sibylle van Borselen (-1 Jan 1389, bur Moerzeke). Heer van Maldegem. “Mer Philips heere van Maldenghem ende van Moerseke” was named as fiefholder at Bruges in a charter dated 1381[1325]. A document dated 1384 names “mijn heere van Maldegheem...mer Phelips filius mijns heeren van Maldeghem, heer van Moerseke” as fiefholders from Bruges[1326]. The obituary of Moerseke records “Philippus de Maldeghem et domina Maria de Grimbergis eius uxor, Gerardi Mosecani et Clarissæ filia”[1327]. De Vlaminck records his date of death and place of burial[1328].

m (before 15 Oct 1375) MARIA van Grimbergen Vrauw van Moerseke, daughter of GERARD van Grimbergen Heer van Moerseke & his wife Clarice de Mirabell dite de Haelen (-Jun 1402, bur Moerzeke). Butkens records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[1329]. The obituary of Moerseke records “Philippus de Maldeghem et domina Maria de Grimbergis eius uxor, Gerardi Mosecani et Clarissæ filia”[1330]. Louis II Count of Flanders lent “onsen casteele ende huuse van Bevere, geheeten de thiende van der Dorent, die haer toequam ende verstarf van den heere van Moerske, haren vader” to “Marie vrouwe van Maldeghem ende van Moerseke” by charter dated 15 Oct 1375[1331]. “Jan van Grimbergen heere van Assche” recorded that “Marie van Grimberge vrauwe van Moerseke, onse...nichte,met myn heer Philips heere van Maldeghem, haeren man” renounced rights “Willem van Outzeverle...tot Libbeke”, enfeoffed by “onsen...broeder Robrecht van Assche riddere, Jan Vaenken”, by charter dated 28 Sep 1376[1332]. De Vlaminck records her date of death, recording her funeral at Moerzeke church[1333].

Filip [VI] & his wife had five children:

1. FILIP [VII] van Maldegem (-[15 Jan/26 Mar] 1420). A document dated 1384 names “mijn heere van Maldegheem...mer Phelips filius mijns heeren van Maldeghem, heer van Moerseke” as fiefholders from Bruges[1334]. Heer van Maldegem: accounts at Brugge dated 1389/90 record Filip [VII] succeeding his father[1335]. Heer van Moerseke: accounts at Termonde dated 1402 record Filip [VII] succeeding his mother[1336]. “Philips heere van Maldeghem ende van Moerseke, vrauwe Mergriete van Ghistelle syn wettige geselnede, ende...Philips, sone des voorschreven heeren Philips van Maldeghem” granted property to “vrauwe Marie van Maldeghem, suster ons heeren Philips voorschreven ende moye van my Philipse naegenoempt, H. Wauter Vanderlist, rudder, haer man, ende Jan haerer beede sone” by charter dated 15 Jan 1419 (O.S.?)[1337]. A document dated 26 Mar 1420 names “wijlen Filips heer van Maldegem”[1338]. An epitaph at Moerseke records the burial of “Philippus Maldeghemius eques dominus de Maldeghem, Grimberghe, Moerseke, Berleghem, Hayeghem et Leyscotæ, filius Philippi et Marie de Grimbergis”[1339]. m firstly ([1394/95?]) MARGUERITE d’Halluin, daughter of GUILLAUME d’Halluin Heer van Uitkerke & his wife Margareta Bonijn ([1380/81?]-1414). A document dated 1405 names “messire Guillaume de Halewin chevalier...dame Marguerite dame de Maldehem, sa fille fu adhiretee”[1340]. Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage[1341]. She is named as deceased in the 1414/15 accounts cited below under her son. m secondly ([1415/20]) MARGARETA van Gistel, daughter of GERARD van Gistel Heer van den Broek & his wife Elisabeth van der Moere. De Vlaminck records her precise parentage (no source cited)[1342]. “Philips heere van Maldeghem ende van Moerseke, vrauwe Mergriete van Ghistelle syn wettige geselnede, ende...Philips, sone des voorschreven heeren Philips van Maldeghem” granted property to “vrauwe Marie van Maldeghem, suster ons heeren Philips voorschreven ende moye van my Philipse naegenoempt, H. Wauter Vanderlist, rudder, haer man, ende Jan haerer beede sone” by charter dated 15 Jan 1419 (O.S.?)[1343]. Filip [VII] & his first wife had two children:

a) FILIP [VIII] van Maldegem ([1395?]-[1433]). Accounts at Brugge dated 1414/15 record “Philippe de Maldeghem” with “un fief à Saint-Pierre sur le Dijc par le trespas de damoiselle Marguerite de Halewyn sa mère”[1344]. “Philips heere van Maldeghem ende van Moerseke, vrauwe Mergriete van Ghistelle syn wettige geselnede, ende...Philips, sone des voorschreven heeren Philips van Maldeghem” granted property to “vrauwe Marie van Maldeghem, suster ons heeren Philips voorschreven ende moye van my Philipse naegenoempt, H. Wauter Vanderlist, rudder, haer man, ende Jan haerer beede sone” by charter dated 15 Jan 1419 (O.S.?)[1345]. Heer van Maldegem. A document dated 10 Dec 1422 records “Philips heere van Maldeghem, zoon wylen heeren Philips zoen” holding “dat dorp ende goede van Sinte Gheertruyden Machelen by Vilvoerden”[1346]. The wording “zoon wylen heeren Philips zoen” is curious, suggesting an additional generation between Filip [VII] and Filip [VIII]. However, the chronology for this would be extremely tight, bearing in mind in particular the likely date of Filip [VII]’s first marriage. Until further information comes to light, it is assumed that the word “zoen” has been added by error. Accounts dated 1423/24 record “Philippe de Maldeghem, f. Messire Philippe” holding “trois fiefs par luy tenu de mondit seigneur...la seignorie de Maldeghem, le manoir de Resinghen...de terre gisans en la paroche de Maldinghem appelé Hallinxgoed...lesquels luy sont escheuz par le trespas dudit messire Philippe son père”[1347]. He is recorded as deceased in the 1432/33 and 1433/34 documents cited below under his son. [Betrothed (?) to ISABELLE de Roye, daughter of MATHIEU de Roye Seigneur de Roye & his first wife Margareta van Gistel ([1400/05?]-[after [1463/64?]). De Vlaminck records that Filip [VIII] married firstly “Isabeau de Roye, fille aînée de Mathieu, seigneur de Roye, de Germigny, etc. et de Marguerite de Ghistelles” (no source cited)[1348]. This indication appears inconsistent with the testament of Isabelle’s sister “Marie de Roye femme et épouse de noble et puissant monseigneur Pierre d'Orgemont chevalier seigneur de Montgeay et de Chantilly” which names “Isabelle de Roye aussi sa sœur”[1349]. That document is difficult to read and, although the date has not been deciphered, other indications suggest that it is dated to [1463/64], which would be inconsistent with Isabelle’s supposed husband’s second marriage. Presumably it is possible that Filip [VIII] was betrothed to Isabelle, the contract being terminated before the marriage proceeded.] m as her first husband, GEERTRUID van Reimerswaal, daughter of NICOLAAS [Claes/Klaas] Kervinck van Reimerswaal Heer van Lodijk & his wife Gertrud de Gavre (-[23 Nov 1454/1463]). De Vlaminck records her parentage and two marriages (no sources cited)[1350]. A document dated 14 Mar 1441 names “Gheertruut van Reymerswale, vrouwe van Maldegem, weduwe van de edelman Filips van Maldegem”[1351]. She married secondly ([1445?]) as his second wife, Philippe de Montmorency Seigneur de Croisilles. A charter dated 10 Dec 1449 records disputes between "Messire Philippe de Montmorency seigneur de Croisilles et madame sa compaigne" and “Philippe Seigneur de Maldeghem et de Moerseke...trois ans hors la maison et despens de ladite Dame sa mere” about payments[1352]. A decision of the Parlement de Paris dated 23 Nov 1454 settled the disputes between "Philippus dominus de Maldeghem et de Morseke miles" and “Philippus de Montemorenciaco miles dominus de Croisilles et Gertrudis de Remerswale eius uxor” regarding the succession of “defuncti domini de Morseke ipsius appellantis quondam patris et dictæ Gertrudis intimatæ primi maritis”, noting that “dicta Gertrudis ex primo matrimonio” had “appellantem et duas sorores”[1353]. She died before 1463, when her second husband is recorded with his third wife. Filip [VIII] & his wife had four children:

i) FILIP [IX] van Maldegem (-Bruges 29 Mar 1484). Heer van Maldegem. A document dated 1433/34 records “Philips de Maldeghem, f. Philips” holding “six fiefs...la seignorie de Maldeghem...lesquels fiefs luy sont eschues par le trespas de Philippe son père”[1354]. Accounts at Dendermonde dated 1432/33 record “Phelippe de Maldenghem, escuyer, fil de...Phelippe de Maldenghem, pour le relief d’ung fief à luy succédé du trespas de sondit père...la terre et seignourie de Moerseque”[1355]. A document dated 1435 names “Philips heer van Maldeghem” as a fiefholder from Bruges[1356]. A charter dated 10 Dec 1449 records disputes between "Messire Philippe de Montmorency seigneur de Croisilles et madame sa compaigne" and “Philippe Seigneur de Maldeghem et de Moerseke...trois ans hors la maison et despens de ladite Dame sa mere” about payments[1357]. A decision of the Parlement de Paris dated 23 Nov 1454 settled the disputes between "Philippus dominus de Maldeghem et de Morseke miles" and “Philippus de Montemorenciaco miles dominus de Croisilles et Gertrudis de Remerswale eius uxor” regarding the succession of “defuncti domini de Morseke ipsius appellantis quondam patris et dictæ Gertrudis intimatæ primi maritis”, noting that “dicta Gertrudis ex primo matrimonio” had “appellantem et duas sorores”[1358]. A document dated Nov 1455 names “mer Philips van Maldeghem ruddere heere van Mourseke”[1359]. A document dated 1468 names “Phelips heere van Maldeghem” as a fiefholder from Bruges[1360]. A document dated Aug 1476 names “Philippe de Maldeghem”[1361]. He sold Maldegem to “Charles de Halewyn seigneur d’Uitkerke” 26 Dec 1483[1362]: “Mer Philippus ruddere heere van Maldeghem” sold “...de heerlichede van Maldeghem...” to “Joncker Charles van Halewins”, with the consent of “François Cavalcanti met Joncvrauw Margueriete van Maldeghem, oudste zustere...”, by charter dated 26 Dec 1483[1363]. An epitaph at Maldegem records the burial of “mer Philips heere van Maldeghem” who died 29 Mar 1483 (O.S.?) at Bruges in the house of “mer Charles van Halewijn in de Ezelstraete”, who was “heere van Uutkercke, Buggenhout, ende van Meseghem ; wiens oudste zoone, Charles, hij zijne heerschapie overstelde ende bij testamente gaf”[1364]. m [firstly] (before 1459) JEANNE de Wavrin, daughter of WALERAN de Berles Seigneur de Wavrin & his wife Liévine de Roubaix (-after 10 Jul 1480). De Vlaminck records her parentage and marriage[1365]. A window at Lauwe near Courtrai records “mer Philips heere van Maldeghem, die ghetraut hadde een vrau van den gheslachte van Wavrin” (undated)[1366]. The Comtesse de Lalaing records her actions between 1476 and 10 Jul 1480 following her husband’s secret marriage to his mistress[1367]. [m secondly (bigamously 21 Dec 1475) as her second “husband”, CLEMENCE ‘s Clerss, widow of ---, daughter of ---. The Comtesse de Lalaing names Filip’s mistress and records their marriage in secret (“by nachte”)[1368].] Filip [IX] & his wife had one child:

(1) son (-young). A stained glass window in the church of “[le] village de Lauwe sur la Lys, entre Menin et Courtrai”, destroyed in 1578, recorded “Philippe de Maldeghem, avec sa femme Jeanne de Wavrin et l’enfant qu’il avait eu d’elle”[1369]: the child is not mentioned in Béthune’s extract cited above under his mother.

ii) GEERTRUID van Maldegem (-young). De Vlaminck records her parentage “morte en bas-âge” (no source cited)[1370].

iii) MARGARETA van Maldegem (-14 Mar 1484). De Vlaminck records her parentage, two marriages, and date of death (no sources cited)[1371]. “Mer Philippus ruddere heere van Maldeghem” sold “...de heerlichede van Maldeghem...” to “Joncker Charles van Halewins”, with the consent of “François Cavalcanti met Joncvrauw Margueriete van Maldeghem, oudste zustere...”, by charter dated 26 Dec 1483[1372]. The Comtesse de Lalaing records her sale of “la seigneurie de Moerseke à Jean Pierre Ruffin”, opposed by Iwain van Ophem (see below)[1373]. m firstly (after 1459) ---. m secondly FRANCESCO Cavalcanti, son of CASINO Cavalcanti & his wife ---.

iv) MARIA van Maldegem (-1490 or before). De Vlaminck records her parentage “morte à marier en 1490” (no source cited)[1374].

b) MARIA van Maldegem ([1395/1400?]-). De Vlaminck records her parentage and marriage (no source cited)[1375]. m WOLFARD van Gistel Heer van Waudinpraele, son of WOLFARD van Gistel Heer van Waudinpraele & his wife --- van Heule (-29 Jun 1424, bur Courtrai Notre-Dame).

2. SIBYLLE van Maldegem (-1432 or before). De Vlaminck records her parentage and marriage, and her daughter and grandson shown below (no source cited)[1376]. m SOHIER de Silly Seigneur de Risoir et de Bernissart, son of --- (-1429). One child:

a) JEANNE de Silly . m SIMON van Ophem, son of ---. One child:

i) IWAIN van Ophem (-1490). The Comtesse de Lalaing records that he successfully challenged Margareta van Maldegem’s sale of “la seigneurie de Moerseke à Jean Pierre Ruffin” (see above) based on the right of “sa femme, Marie de Grimberghe, fille de Robert et de Marie de Floreville”[1377]. Heer van Moerseke.

3. CATHERINA van Maldegem (-1430 or before). De Vlaminck records her parentage (no source cited)[1378]. Abbess of Voorst.

4. MARIA van Maldegem (-after 15 Jan 1420). De Vlaminck records her parentage and marriage[1379]. “Philips heere van Maldeghem ende van Moerseke, vrauwe Mergriete van Ghistelle syn wettige geselnede, ende...Philips, sone des voorschreven heeren Philips van Maldeghem” granted property to “vrauwe Marie van Maldeghem, suster ons heeren Philips voorschreven ende moye van my Philipse naegenoempt, H. Wauter Vanderlist, rudder, haer man, ende Jan haerer beede sone” by charter dated 15 Jan 1419 (O.S.?)[1380]. m WALTER van der List Heer van ‘s Gravenweezel, son of --- (-after 15 Jan 1420).

5. GERARD van Maldegem (-after 16 Dec 1425). De Vlaminck records his parentage (no source cited)[1381]. Heer van Scoude en Baesrode. Buylaert cites sources dated 1414/19, 2/3 Mar 1419, 21 Aug 1422, 21 Sep 1422, and 16 Dec 1424 (O.S.) in which he was named, and 31 May 1435 and 1437 which name his children[1382].

G. HEREN van NEVELE

Nevele is located about 5 kilometres west of Gent in the present-day Belgian province of Oost-Vlaanderen.

The primary sources which confirm Beatrix’s parentage and other ancestors have not been identified.

1. BEATRIX van Nevele (-after 1198). Baudouin IX Count of Flanders confirmed donations to the church of Harlebeek made by "Rogerus Curtracensis castellanus", for the soul of "patris sui Rogeri quondam…castellani" by charter dated 1198, which also records the donation made by "Beatrix domina de Nivella" for the soul of "mariti sui Rogeri Curtracensis junioris"[1383]. m ROGER [II] Châtelain de Courtrai, son of ROGER [I] Châtelain de Courtrai & his first wife Sara --- (-after Apr 1201).

Nevele was inherited by the previous couple’s daughter Elisabeth who married Everard Radoul Châtelain de Tournai Seigneur de Mortagne. The territory remained in the Mortagne/Tournai family (see the document HAINAUT) until the marriage of Marguerite de Mortagne and Jean de Longueval, whose daughter Marguerite inherited Nevele in her turn. Nevertheless, the following family group shows other rulers over Nevele during the late 13th century which indicates shared ownership, either competing candidacies, or a short-term sale of interests by the Mortagne family.

1. EVERARD [IV] Radoul de Tournai, son of BAUDOUIN Châtelain de Tournai & his wife Hildrade de Wavrin (-[8 Jan/Jul] 1226). Châtelain de Tournai. Seigneur de Mortagne. m secondly (after 1218) ELISABETH [Isabelle] de Courtrai Vrouw van Nevele, daughter of ROGER [II] Châtelain de Courtrai & his wife Beatrix van Nevele (-before Mar 1246). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that “Evrardum Raduel”, son of "Balduinus de Mortania" and his wife, married secondly "hæredem...terræ de Nevella juxta Gandavum"[1384]. A charter dated Mar 1246 records an arbitration, naming “dame Ysabiaus ki mere fu mon segneur Mikiel de Niviele mon segneur Evrart Radour et mon segneur Rogier devant dit drois oirs”[1385]. Everard [IV] & his second wife had children:

a) other children - see HAINAUT.

b) MICHEL de Mortagne (-after Mar 1246). Heer van Nevele.

c) EVERARD Radoul de Mortagne (-1276 or after). Heer van Nevele.

The primary source which confirms the parentage of Gauthier has not been identified. The chronology suggests that he was the grandson of Everard [IV] Radoul Châtelain de Tournai, Seigneur de Mortagne (see above). Butkens names Gauthier “mentionné 1287, 1299” as son of “Raoul Châtelain de Courtrai, S. de Nevele” [presumably indicating Everard Radoul], younger son of Everard [IV] Radoul de Tournai who is shown above, and his wife “Jenne de Béthune, laquelle estoit veufve 1287”[1386]. After the death of Marguerite de Longueval Vrouw van Nevele, Gauthier’s descendant inherited Nevele as shown below. Gauthier’s daughter was therefore presumably the next senior heir of the Mortagne family after Robert, Marguerite’s grandfather who is shown above. If that is correct, Gauthier was presumably the father of Robert de Mortagne. The primary source which confirms that this is correct has not been identified.

GAUTHIER de Mortagne, son of [EVERARD Radoul de Mortagne Heer van Nevele & his wife Jeanne de Béthune] (-after 1299). Châtelain de Courtrai. Heer van Nevele. Butkens records Gauthier as son of “Raoul de Mortagne Châtelain de Courtrai, Sire de Nevele” and his wife “Jenne de Bethune veuve en l’an 1287, fille de Guilleaume Sire de Molembeke, de Locre et de Huysse mort en 1243”, noting that he was named in sources dated 1287 and 1299 (no sources cited)[1387].

m ([27 Jun] 1284) JOHANNA [van Beveren], daughter of [DIRK [IV] van Beveren Châtelain de Dixmude & his wife Marguerite de Brienne]. Her marriage is confirmed, and her family origin indicated, by a charter dated 27 Jun 1284 under which “Dame Agnes femme de...Thierry seigneur de Bevere chevalier châtelain de Dixmude” approved the act whereby her husband granted dowry (property “à Dixmude…la terre de Poesele”) to “sa sœur Jeanne” on her marriage to “Wautier seigneur de Nevele châtelain de Courtrai”[1388]. The properties in question were part of the Beveren family fiefs, which indicates that “sa sœur Jeanne” was Dirk van Beveren’s sister. The word “sa” in the summary of this charter (the original charter has not been checked) is unspecific and could alternatively apply to “Agnes”, in which case Joanna would have been her own not her husband’s sister. Agnes confirmed having received compensation for relinquishing her own rights in the property in question, indicating that she had a direct interest in both properties. They must therefore have formed part of her own dower granted by her husband. Why then were they removed from her and granted as dowry to the wife of Wouter van Nevele? One possibility is that Wouter insisted on the arrangement because Poesele is adjacent to Nevele. Another possibility, which seems less likely, is that Agnes agreed to relinquish the property to facilitate her own sister’s marriage, maybe because their father had insufficient means to provide an adequate dowry. Because of this uncertainty relating to the correct interpretation of the wording of the 1284 document, Joanna is placed in square brackets in the Beveren family in recognition of the possibility that she was a Condé. Letters dated 17 Apr 1287 confirmed that “Wautier seigneur de Nevele châtelain de Courtrai chevalier et Jeanne sa femme” had sold “ses manse, villa et terre de Warcoing” to “Béatrice de Courtrai veuve de Guillaume comte de Flandre” for her lifetime on 15 Oct 1283[1389].

Gauthier & his wife had [two] children:

1. [ROBERT de Mortagne (-[before 1315]). Butkens names Robert as older son of Gauthier[1390]. The primary source which confirms the parentage of Robert de Mortagne has not been identified. The succession to Nevele after his granddaughter’s death suggests that he may have been the son of Gauthier Châtelain de Courtrai. Heer van Nevele.] m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Robert’s wife has not been identified. Maybe he married, as her second husband, Marie van Rasebeck, widow of Gauthier Seigneur d’Halluin, daughter of ---: Père Anselme names “Marie de Rasebeck” as wife of “Waultier seigneur de Hallwin et de Rosbeck, vicomte d’Harlebeck”, noting her second marriage to “N. châtelain de Courtray, dont elle était veuve en 1315”[1391]. No primary sources have been identified which corroborate her family origin and two marriages. Robert’s father was recorded as châtelain de Courtrai as noted above, and the chronology fits, especially Robert’s early death which would explain the absence of other references to him. Robert & his wife had one child:

a) MARGUERITE de Mortagne (-before 23 Aug 1335). Vrouw van Nevele. Goethals records a charter dated 23 Aug 1335 which names “Joannes de Longavalle miles, ratione ballii terræ de Nivelle, ad Margaretam filiam suam, minorem annis, ex successione Margaretæ matris suæ, uxoris quondam dicti militis”[1392]. m as his first wife, JEAN [I] Seigneur de Longueval, son of AUBERT [III] Seigneur de Longueval & his wife [Marie de Nesle] (-after 26 May 1377). One child:

i) MARGUERITE de Longueval (-before 17 Apr 1369). Vrouw van Nevele. Follow the hyperlink for her marriages and primary sources in which she is named.

2. JOHANNA van Nevele (-after 2 Aug 1344). Goethals names her parents without citing the source which confirms this information[1393]. “Joanna de Nevele domina de Boular et de Schendelbeke” donated “pratum in Rasebeke” to Beaupré, for the souls of “dominæ meæ Mathildis quæ fuit filia Roberti boni comitis Flandriæ, et domina de Florines et de Beverne...Sigeri de Liedekercke qui fuit dominus de Boular...Roberti domini de Nevele...meæ...Nicolai de Bailleul domini de Rossoit...Mathildis dominæ de Rossoit ipsius uxoris”, by charter dated 3 Mar 1341[1394]. A charter dated 2 Aug 1344 names “Jane van Nevele vrouwe van Boelaer”[1395]. m SIGER van Gavre Heer van Boelare, son of RASO [XII] van Gavre Heer van Liedekerke & his first wife Alix van Boelare (-after 11 Nov 1312). One child:

a) MATHILDE van Gavre ). Vrouw van Boelare. Goethals records her parentage and two marriages without citing the sources which confirm this information[1396]. “Joanna de Nevele domina de Boular et de Schendelbeke” donated “pratum in Rasebeke” to Beaupré, for the souls of “...Nicolai de Bailleul domini de Rossoit...Mathildis dominæ de Rossoit ipsius uxoris”, by charter dated 3 Mar 1341[1397]. m firstly NICOLAS de Condé Seigneur de Ronsoy, son of GUILLAUME de Condé Seigneur de Bailleul & his wife Beatrix de Thourotte (-22 Sep 1338, bur Saint-Siméon). m secondly GAUTHIER Seigneur de Honnecourt Châtelain de Thourotte, son of ---. Mathilde & her first husband had two children:

i) BEATRIX de Condé dite de Ronsoy ou de Bailleul (-[after 25 Oct 1370]). Vrouw van Boelare. Van Trimpont records that the daughter and heiress of Mathilde van Gavre and her husband “Nicolaas of Colard van Belle (Bailleul) heer van Ronsoit” in 1350 married “Jan de Fosseux heer van Fosseux” who in a charter dated 25 Oct 1370 is named “Jean seigneur de Fosseux, Ronsoit, Boulaere et Nevele”[1398]. Roland names her Beatrix[1399]. Vrouw van Nevele: the following document indicates that the wife of Jean de Fosseux succeeded Marguerite de Longueval as Vrouw van Nevele: a charter dated 17 Apr 1369 of “heer Inghelbrecht van Edinghen” records “de versterfte van Margriete van Longueval de vrouwe van Nevele sin wettelike wive was” and his agreement with “Jan van Fosseux (gehuwd met de nieuwe dame van Nevele)” concerning rights at Nevele[1400]. m (1350) JEAN Seigneur de Fosseux, son of --- (-after Sep 1376).

ii) CATHERINE de Condé dite de Bailleul (-after 22 Dec 1396). Roland records her parentage and marriage, noting that her son “Robert de Rouck” was later Seigneur de Morialmes, and was succeeded in 1420 by his illegitimate son Jacques de Fosseux (beheaded 1434)[1401]. “Catherine de Bailleul, mère de Robert le Rouck” made relief “de l’avouerie de Fosses, des terres de Morialmé et de Sautour”, which she held “comme mambour Willame de Bierne, fils de Willame, le bâtard de Morialmé, chevalier” by charter dated 22 Dec 1396[1402]. m --- le Rouck, son of ---.

Butkens names “Guillaume de Nevele Sire d’Oosthosen, mort vers l’an 1330” as second son of Gauthier de Mortagne Heer van Nevele (see above)[1403]. This seems unlikely to be correct considering the succession pattern of Nevele shown above, which indicates that the fief passed to the descendants of Gauthier’s daughter instead of those of Guillaume shown below. A more likely possibility is that Guillaume was Gauthier’s supposed younger brother (see the document HAINAUT): Butkens names “Guillaume de Nevele Sire de Wervy” as second son of Everard Radoul de Mortagne Châtealin de Courtrai, Heer van Nevele (citing “l’Espinoy, pag. 133”), but shows no descendants[1404]. This suggestion appears to corroborated by Guillaume’s marriage date shown below.

1. GUILLAUME [I] de Mortagne [van Nevele], son of --- (-[1330]). His possible parentage is discussed above. Heer van Oosthove te Wervik. A charter dated 14 Apr 1313 names “nobles hommes Guillaume de Nevele...chevaliers”[1405]. As noted above, Butkens records his death in 1330. The primary source which confirms this date has not been identified m (1296) SOPHIE van Gavre-Liedekerke Vrouw van Grammene, Uitbergen en Schuurvelde, daughter of ---. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her family origin, marriage and marriage date[1406]. De Potter & Broekaert record “Sophia, gezeid van Beaufort, vrouw van Uitbergen en Schuurvelde” married with “Willem van Nevele” in 1313 (no source cited)[1407]. Guillaume/Willem [I] & his wife had [two] children:

a) WILLEM [II] van Nevele (-after 10 Dec 1351). The Marquis de Trazegnies records his parentage[1408]. A charter dated 10 Dec 1351 names “heer Willem van Nevele ridder”[1409]. m ---. The name of Willem’s wife is not known. The 1366 charter cited below, under which her son and daughter both held fiefs, suggests that they may have been born from different marriages. Willem [II] & his wife had two children:

i) WILLEM [III] van Nevele “Gauwers” (-[1366/2 Oct 1388]). The Marquis de Trazegnies records his parentage, naming him “Guillaume dit Gauwers ou Gauwain”[1410]. Butkens names “Guillaume de Nevele Sire de Lichtervelde” as son of Willem [I][1411], which seems chronologically impossible. A 1366 charter names “her Willem van Nevele”, holding “tgoet van Uutberghene ende Overmere” from the fief of Dendermonde and as a fiefholder from Bruges, and “vrouwe Philippe van Nevele” holding a fief from Ypres[1412]. It is assumed that this refers to Willem [III] and his sister. A charter dated 2 Oct 1388 names “de vrouwe wedue ende thoir mer Willem van Nevele die men heet Gauwers”[1413]. m WILHELMINE d’Halluin Dame de Lichtervelde et de Tannay, daughter of --- ([before 1355?]-after 14 Jun 1397). The Marquis de Trazegnies records her family origin and marriage[1414]. Père Anselme records “Guillemette de Hallwin dame de Lichtervelde, femme de Guillaume de Nevelle seigneur d’Ostove et de Tannecy” as daughter of Gerard and his wife Agnès de Mortagne (no sources cited)[1415]. Chronologically it is more likely that Wilhelmine was Gerard’s sister, although the primary source which confirms this family relationship has not been identified. As her son’s wife is recorded as deceased in 1394, it is unlikely that Wilhelmine was born later than [1355]. Butkens records that “Guillaume de Nevele Sire d’Oosthosen, mort vers l’an 1330” married “Willelmine de Halewin Dame de Lichtervelde, fille de Jacques Sire de Halewyn et de Marie de Lichtervelde, morte en 1270, sœur de Roger Sire de Lichtervelde, qui vivoit encore en 1276” (citing “l’Espinoy, pag. 127”)[1416]. This passage is garbled: chronologically, Wilhelmine’s husband must be William [III] and her parents could not be Jacques d’Halluin/Marie van Lichtervelde. A charter dated 2 Oct 1388 names “de vrouwe wedue ende thoir mer Willem van Nevele die men heet Gauwers”[1417]. A document dated 15 Dec 1391 records a court of nobles “Hendrik van Antoing heer van Haverskerke, Wouter heer van Halewijn en Watervliet, Jan van Poek, Hendrik van Spiere en Jacob van Lichtervelde” judging in favour of “mer Gerard van Steenhuze heer van Zwevegem/messire Girars de Steenhuuse” and his wife “Filippa van Nevele” concerning rights to “de heerlijkheid Oosthove te Wervik” against “Willemine van Halewijn en haar zoon Willem van Nevele”[1418]. Vrouw van Lichtervelde en Tannay: a charter dated 14 Jun 1397 names “Wilhelmina van Halewijn vrouwe van Lichtervelde en van Tannay weduwe van wijlen mer Willem van Nevele” and her son “William van Nevele”[1419]. Willem [III] & his wife had two children:

(a) WILLEM [IV] van Nevele (-after 14 Jun 1397). A document dated 15 Dec 1391 records a court of nobles “Hendrik van Antoing heer van Haverskerke, Wouter heer van Halewijn en Watervliet, Jan van Poek, Hendrik van Spiere en Jacob van Lichtervelde” judging in favour of “mer Gerard van Steenhuze heer van Zwevegem/messire Girars de Steenhuuse” and his wife “Filippa van Nevele” concerning rights to “de heerlijkheid Oosthove te Wervik” against “Willemine van Halewijn en haar zoon Willem van Nevele”[1420]. He is named with his mother in the 14 Jun 1397 charter cited above. m MARIA van Gistel, daughter of --- (-before 10 May 1394). The Marquis de Trazegnies records her family origin and marriage[1421]. A charter dated 10 May/21 Sep 1394 names “wijlen Maria van Gistel, gehuwd met messire Guillaume de Nivelle chevalier”[1422]. Her precise connection with the Gistel family has not been confirmed.

(b) MARIE van Nevele (-after 1422). Butkens names “Marie de Nevele Dame de Lichtervelde” as daughter of “Guillaume de Nevele Sire de Lichtevelde”, records her marriage to “Roger Sire de Heule, l’an 1389”, and names their son “Josse Sire de Heule et de Lichtervelde”, his wife “Jacqueline de Maldeghem, veuve de Gerard de Bautershem, Sire de Merchem, Schooten etc”, and their son “Roger Sire de Heule, épousa Beatrix de Masmines, Dame de Berleghem, Leeuwerghem et Elene, fille de Robert Sire de Masmines chevalier de la Toison d’Or” (no sources cited)[1423]. The primary source which confirms all this information has not been identified. A charter dated [1422/27 Jan 1423] names “Roger ‘Bottelin’ heer van Heule” and his wife “Maria van Nevele vrouwe van Heule en Lichtervelde”[1424]. m ROGER Boetelin Heer van Heule, son of --- (-after 1422).]

ii) PHILIPPA van Nevele (-after 11 Jan 1404, bur Zwevegem St Arend). A 1366 charter names “her Willem van Nevele”, holding “tgoet van Uutberghene ende Overmere” from the fief of Dendermonde and as a fiefholder from Bruges, and “vrouwe Philippe van Nevele” holding a fief from Ypres[1425]. It is assumed that this refers to Willem [III] and his sister. A document dated 15 Dec 1391 records a court of nobles “Hendrik van Antoing heer van Haverskerke, Wouter heer van Halewijn en Watervliet, Jan van Poek, Hendrik van Spiere en Jacob van Lichtervelde” judging in favour of “mer Gerard van Steenhuze heer van Zwevegem/messire Girars de Steenhuuse” and his wife “Filippa van Nevele” concerning rights to “de heerlijkheid Oosthove te Wervik” against “Willemine van Halewijn en haar zoon Willem van Nevele”[1426]. A document dated 11 Jan 1404 (N.S.) names “mer Gheraerd van Steenhuse heere van Zweveghem”, married to “Philippa van Nevele”, and “Hun zoon mer Arend van Steenhuuse” married to “vrouwe Kataline Diederic van Rotchefoert here van Ayshove”[1427]. An epitaph at Zwevegem Saint-Amand records the burial of “Gheert va(n) Steenhuse rudde(r) heere van Zweveghem” who died “14--“, “vrzuwe Philippe van Nevele sijn wijf” who died “[May] 1403” [incorrect], and “Arent va[n] Stee[n]huse rudder”[1428]. m GERARD [II] van Steenhuize Heer van Zwevegem, son of GERARD [I] van Steenhuize Heer van Zwevegem & his wife --- de Beaulieu (-[11 Jan 1404/28 Jan 1405], bur Zwevegem St Arend).

b) [ROBERT van Nevele . The Marquis de Trazegnies records his possible parentage, confirmed by Schuurvelde having been brought to the Nevele family from his supposed mother[1429]. Heer van Schuurvelde.] m ---. Robert & his wife had three children:

i) JAN van Nevele . The Marquis de Trazegnies records his parentage[1430]. Heer van Schuurvelde. Espinoy records that Louis II Count of Flanders confiscated “le chastel et maison de Drincam” from “Jean de Scheuruelde...proche heritier de Jacques de Drincham dernier possesseur” before granting it to his illegitimate son Jean (see below), confirmed by charter dated 21 Nov 1383 (no source citation)[1431]. m WILHELMINE Dame de Drincham, daughter of ---. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her family origin and marriage[1432]. Jan & his wife had one child:

(a) WILHELMINE van Nevele . Espinoy records that “Jean de Flandres...le cinquiesme fils bastard du... [Comte Louys dit de Maele]...surnommé sans terre” married “Dame Willemine de Niuelle” (no source citation)[1433]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her precise parentage and marriage[1434]. Vredius names her “Guilemette de Nevele, fille de Messire Guillaume chevalier et de Dame Guilemette de Halewijn, heritiere de Lichtervelde”[1435], confusing her with her cousin Marie who is named above. Vrouw van Schuurvelde, Dame de Drincham. m ([1388]) JEAN de Flandre, illegitimate son of LOUIS II “de Male” Count of Flanders & his mistress --- (-killed in battle Nicopolis 28 Sep 1396).

ii) JACQUEMINE van Schuurvelde . The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage and marriage[1436]. m JEAN de Maisnil Seigneur de Rosimbos, son of ---.

iii) AGNES van Schuurvelde (-after 10 Dec 1379). The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage and marriage[1437]. “Vrouwe Anneze van Scuervelt” settled the estate of “heer her Gheeraert heer van Steenhuussen”, with the advice of “Osten van Syeenhuusse ende ioffrauwe Agnees van Steenhuusse ende hier af worden borghen...Mergriete van Steenhuusse ende et sijn borghen”, at Gent 10 Dec 1379[1438]. m GERARD [II] Heer van Steenhuize, son of OSTE [II] Heer van Steenhuize & his wife Marguerite de Beaulieu (-1379).

1. JEAN de Fosseux (-after Sep 1376). Heer van Boelare, de iure uxoris. Heer van Nevele, de iure uxoris: a charter dated 17 Apr 1369 of “heer Inghelbrecht van Edinghen” records “de versterfte van Margriete van Longueval de vrouwe van Nevele sin wettelike wive was” and his agreement with “Jan van Fosseux (gehuwd met de nieuwe dame van Nevele)” concerning rights at Nevele[1439]. Van Trimpont records that “Jean seigneur de Fosseux, Ronsoit, Boulaere et Nevele” is named in a charter dated 25 Oct 1370[1440]. Charters dated 1374 and Sep 1376 name “den here van Fosseux” and “den heere van Fosseus ende van Nevele” respectively[1441]. m (1350) BEATRIX de Condé Vrouw van Boelare, daughter of NICOLAS de Condé Seigneur de Ronsoy & his wife Mathilde van Gavre Vrouw van Boelare (-after 25 Oct 1370). Van Trimpont records that the daughter and heiress of Mathilde van Gavre and her husband “Nicolaas of Colard van Belle (Bailleul) heer van Ronsoit” in 1350 married “Jan de Fosseux heer van Fosseux”[1442]. Roland names her Beatrix[1443]. Goethals, on the other hand, names “Beatrix”, younger daughter of Siger van Gavre Heer van Boelare & his wife Jeanne de Nevele, as the wife of Jean de Fosseux[1444]. Goethals cites no source which confirms this information, which is presumably incorrect if Van Trimpont’s statement is factually accurate. Vrouw van Nevele. The following document indicates that the wife of Jean de Fosseux succeeded Marguerite de Longueval as Vrouw van Nevele: a charter dated 17 Apr 1369 of “heer Inghelbrecht van Edinghen” records “de versterfte van Margriete van Longueval de vrouwe van Nevele sin wettelike wive was” and his agreement with “Jan van Fosseux (gehuwd met de nieuwe dame van Nevele)” concerning rights at Nevele[1445]. Jean & his wife had children:

a) [--- de Fosseux ([1351/60]-). Seigneur de Fosseux. Heer van Nevele: no document has been found which names this person. However, the marriage of Jeanne de Fosseux, heiress of Nevele, shown below suggests that she was his descendant. The chronology suggests that she would have been his granddaughter.] Three children:

i) JEAN de Fosseux (-after [Jun] 1436). The primary source which confirms Jean’s parentage has not been identified. The chronology suggests that he was the grandson of Jean de Fosseux who is named above. Seigneur de Fosseux. Heer van Nevele. “Jean sgr de Fosseux et du pays de Nevele” was named in charters dated 1395 and 1407[1446]. After the “capitaine de Belloy” resigned his position due to ill-health, “Jean de Fosseux et son frère Philippe dit le Borgne” were excluded as possible successors, dated 3 Jun 1434[1447]. “Jean de Fosseux” offered “un gobelet d’argent doré, armoié des armes” to “sa femme, Jeanne de Preures” by charter dated 29 Oct 1435[1448]. Monstrelet records “…les seigneurs de Créqui, de Fosseux, de Wavrin...” among the supporters of the duke of Burgundy, dated to [Jun] 1436[1449]. m as her first husband, JEANNE de Preures, daughter of --- (-after 3 Mar 1453). “Jean de Fosseux” offered “un gobelet d’argent doré, armoié des armes” to “sa femme, Jeanne de Preures” by charter dated 29 Oct 1435[1450]. She married secondly (after [Jun] 1436) as his second wife, Jean de la Clyte Seigneur de Comines. A charter dated 14 Apr 1442 records a dispute between “Filips van Montmorency heer van Croisilles”, as proxy for his brother “Jan van Montmorency” as guardian of his children by “wijlen Jeanne de Fosseux”, and “ridder Jan heer van Komen”, as husband of “vrauwe Jehane van Peuere, douairière van het land van Nevele en grootmoeder van de kinderen”[1451]. A charter dated 17 Jun 1450 records a dispute between “Jan van Montmorency heer van het land van Nevele” and “Jan de Latere”, representing “de weduwe van heer Jan van Komen” concerning her land “en de heerlijkheid van Nevele”[1452]. "Madame Jeanne de Preure iadis femme de defunct monsieur Jean en son vivant seigneur de Fosseux, dame de Preure et de Fosseux", having bought “le droit de quint…és les terres de Fosseux, Barly et Auteuille” from “monsieur Philippe de Fosseux dit le Borgne chevalier seigneur de Bouberch sur Canche et de Marconuelle...Jaques de Fosseux son frere”, donated “ledit quint” to “Loys de Montmorency son nepueu fil maisné de monseigneur de Montmorency et de defunte madame Jeanne de Fosseux qui fut sa femme et fille de ladite dame”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1450[1453]. By letters dated 3 Mar 1452 (O.S.), at Aire "en la maison et hostel de...Madame Jeanne de Preure iadis femme de feu monsieur Jehan seigneur de Fosseux et dernierement veuve de feu Monsieur de Commines", “madame Bonne de Fosseux dame de Dommart et de Classy fille dudit feu monsieur de Fosseux et de ladite madame Jehanne de Preule” and “Loys de Mommorency seigneur de Fosseux...” agreed on the future succession of “ladite madame Jeanne de Preure de present moult anchienne”, respecting the agreement made with “monseigneur Jehan seigneur de Commines...depuis le trespas de monseigneur de Commines son pere”[1454]. Jean & his wife had two children:

(1) JEANNE de Fosseux (-2 Sep 1431, bur Senlis église des Cordeliers). Her parentage is confirmed by the charters quoted above under her mother. Dame de Fosseux. A charter dated to [1420/23] names “demisielle Jehane dame de Fosseux, de Niviele en Flandres et de Hubermont”[1455]. Goethals notes that Nevele passed to the Montmorency family with the marriage of “Jeanne de Fosseux” and “Jean seigneur de Montmorency”[1456]. Charters dated 5 Aug 1424 and 3 Apr 1425 name “Jehane van Fosseulx mer Jannes dochter van Fosseulx” and “Jan van Montmorenchijn en Hohanne van Fosseux, ervachtighe joncvfrau van de lande van Nevele” respectively[1457]. m (contract 29 Jan 1422) as his first wife, JEAN [II] Seigneur de Montmorency, son of JACQUES Seigneur de Montmorency & his wife Philippotte de Melun Dame de Croisilles et de Courrières ([1400/01]-6 Jul 1477).

(2) BONNE de Fosseux (-after 5 Jan 1454). By letters dated 3 Mar 1452, “madame Bonne de Fosseux dame de Dommart et de Classy fille dudit feu monsieur de Fosseux et de ladite madame Jehanne de Preule” and “Loys de Mommorency seigneur de Fosseux...” agreed on the future succession of “ladite madame Jeanne de Preure de present moult anchienne”, respecting the agreement made with “monseigneur Jehan seigneur de Commines...depuis le trespas de monseigneur de Commines son pere”[1458]. “Madame Bonne de Fosseux dame de Dompmart et de Classy” ceded rights to “Loys de Mommorency seigneur de Fosseux son nepveu...” by charter dated 5 Jan 1453 (O.S.)[1459].

ii) PHILIPPE de Fosseux “le Borgne” (-after 18 Sep 1450). His parentage is confirmed by the sources cited below. After the “capitaine de Belloy” resigned his position due to ill-health, “Jean de Fosseux et son frère Philippe dit le Borgne” were excluded as possible successors, dated 3 Jun 1434[1460]. "Madame Jeanne de Preure iadis femme de defunct monsieur Jean en son vivant seigneur de Fosseux, dame de Preure et de Fosseux", having bought “le droit de quint…és les terres de Fosseux, Barly et Auteuille” from “monsieur Philippe de Fosseux dit le Borgne chevalier seigneur de Bouberch sur Canche et de Marconuelle...Jaques de Fosseux son frere”, donated “ledit quint” to “Loys de Montmorency son nepueu fil maisné de monseigneur de Montmorency et de defunte madame Jeanne de Fosseux qui fut sa femme et fille de ladite dame”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1450[1461]. "Philippe de Fosseux seigneur de Bouberch su Canche et de Marconuelle chevalier" confirmed selling “mon droit et porcion de quint...du tierch…des terres de Fosseux, Auteuille et Barly” to “madame Jeanne de Preule qui fut femme de monseigneur Jean de Fosseux mon frere que Dieux absoile”, who had transferred it to “Loys de Montmorensy...”, by charter dated 18 Sep 1450[1462].

iii) JACQUES de Fosseux (-after 1 Aug 1450). "Madame Jeanne de Preure iadis femme de defunct monsieur Jean en son vivant seigneur de Fosseux, dame de Preure et de Fosseux", having bought “le droit de quint…és les terres de Fosseux, Barly et Auteuille” from “monsieur Philippe de Fosseux dit le Borgne chevalier seigneur de Bouberch sur Canche et de Marconuelle...Jaques de Fosseux son frere”, donated “ledit quint” to “Loys de Montmorency son nepueu fil maisné de monseigneur de Montmorency et de defunte madame Jeanne de Fosseux qui fut sa femme et fille de ladite dame”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1450[1463].

b) ISABELLE de Fosseux (-after 1390). Van Trimpont records that Lodewijk van Reigaarsvliet married “en dochter van Jan de Fosseux” in 1378[1464]. “Ijsenbeele van Fosseux femme de Lodewijc van Reinghersvliete, heere van den lande van Boelare ende van Scendelbeke” was named in a charter dated 1390[1465]. Vrouw van Boelare. m (1378) LODEWIJK van Reigaarsvliet, son of WILLEM van Reigaarsvliet & his wife Margareta --- (-[Mar 1435/10 Dec 1436]).

The following reconstruction of this family is an outline which shows selected family members only, mainly for hyperlinking to other families studied in Medieval Lands. The information has not been verified against primary source documentation, unless otherwise stated.

JEAN de Montmorency, son of JEAN [II] Seigneur de Montmorency & his first wife Jeanne de Fosseux Dame de Fosseux ([1422/23]-26 Jun 1477, bur Nivelle). Heer van Nevele. A charter dated 17 Jun 1450 records a dispute between “Jan van Montmorency heer van het land van Nevele” and “Jan de Latere”, representing “de weduwe van heer Jan van Komen” concerning her land “en de heerlijkheid van Nevele”[1466].

m GUDULA Vilain Vrouw van Liederkerke, daughter of JEAN Vilain Heer van Huysse & his wife Gudula van Raës Vrouw Pamele (-[1482/83]). Jean & his wife had children:

1. JEAN de Montmorency (-12 Apr 1510). Heer van Nevele. m (after Feb 1489) as her second husband, MARGARETA van Horne, widow of FILIP van Horne Seigneur de Baucigny, daughter of JACOB Graaf van Horne & his wife Johanna von Mörs (-15 Dec 1518).

2. PHILIPPE de Montmorency ([1455/56]-1526). Heer van Nevele. m (contract 5 Sep 1496) MARIA van Horne Dame de Montigny, daughter of FREDERIK van Horne Seigneur de Montigny & his wife Philippotte de Melun ([1475]-Douai 7 Jun 1558, bur Montigny). Philippe & his wife had children:

a) JOSEPH de Montmorency (-1530, bur Weert). Heer van Nevele. m (contract 26 Aug 1523) as her first husband, ANNA van Egmond, daughter of FLORIS van Egmond Graaf van Buren & his wife Margareta van Glymes. She married secondly Jan Graaf van Horne. Joseph & his wife had children:

i) PHILIPPE de Montmorency (1526-beheaded Brussels 5 Jun 1568, bur Kempen). Heer van Nevele. Jan Graaf van Horne (his stepfather) appointed Philippe de Montmorency Heer van Nevele as his heir, the heirship eventually passing to Eberhard Graf von Solms and his wife Sabine van Egmond under the 31 Oct 1598 testament of his widow[1467]. Graaf van Horne. m as her first husband, ANNA WALPURGA von Neuenahr, daughter of WILHELM Graf von Neuenahr & his wife Anna von Wied (-Utrecht 23 May 1600). She married secondly (after Jun 1568) Adolf Graf von Neuenahr.

ii) FLORIS de Montmorency (1528-beheaded Oct 1570). Heer van Nevele. m (1565) HELENE de Melun, daughter of HUGUES de Melun Prince d’Epinoy & his wife Yolande de Werchin.

iii) MARIE de Montmorency ). An epitaph at Lalaing records the burial of “Charles comte de Lalaing...” who married secondly “Marie de Montmorency” from whom he had sons and one daughter[1468]. m firstly ([1550]) as his second wife, CHARLES Comte de Lalaing, son of CHARLES Comte de Lalaing & his wife Jacqueline de Luxembourg ([1506]-Brussels 21 Nov 1558, bur Lalaing). m secondly (1562) as his second wife, PETER ERNST Graf von Mansfeld, son of ---.

iv) ELEONORE de Montmorency ). Dame de Montigny. m firstly PONCE de Lalaing Seigneur de Bugnicourt, son of ---. m secondly (contract 9 Nov 1560) ANTOINE de Lalaing Graaf van Hoogstraten, son of PHILIPPE de Lalaing Graaf van Hoogstraten, Baron d’Escornaix & his wife Anne de Rennebourg (Brussels [1535]-Reims 11 Dec 1568).

b) PHILIPPE de Montmorency (-13 Dec 1566, bur Saint-Albin). Seigneur de Hachicourt.

c) ISABELLE de Montmorency . m (contract 20 Jul 1529) JOACHIM de Hangest Seigneur de Moyencourt, son of LOUIS de Hangest dit de Genlis Seigneur de Montmort & his wife ---.

3. MARGUERITE de Montmorency ). m ARNOUD van Horne Heer van Gaesbeek, son of FILIP van Horne Seigneur de Baucigny, Heer van Gaesbeek & his first wife Jeanne de Lannoy Dame de Brimeux (-1505).

H. VILAIN de GAND

GAUTHIER de Gand [Vilain], son of HUGO [II] Burggraaf van Gent & his wife Eudette de Champlitte (-before Nov 1260). “Walterus miles frater domini H. castellani Gandensis” confirmed the donations of property “ex parte...uxoris mee Ave filie domini Alexandri quondam burgensis Gandensis...in loco...Roggehof” to Cambron, with the consent of “domine Imme matris ipsius relicte dicti Alexandri”, by charter dated Aug 1251[1469]. Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre]. "Walterus dicts Villain dominus villæ Sancti Joannis de Steene" donated property to Gent St Peter by charter dated 21 Jul 1254[1470]. Gauthier is named as deceased in his widow’s early-Nov 1260 charter cited below.

m AVA [Avezota], daughter of ALEXANDRE & his wife Imma --- (-[Aug 1262/Aug 1279]). “Walterus miles frater domini H. castellani Gandensis” confirmed the donations of property “ex parte...uxoris mee Ave filie domini Alexandri quondam burgensis Gandensis...in loco...Roggehof” to Cambron, with the consent of “domine Imme matris ipsius relicte dicti Alexandri”, by charter dated Aug 1251[1471]. "Domina Avezota relicta domini Villani militis et filii eius" donated property to Baudeloo by charter dated early-Nov 1260[1472]. “Hugo castellanus Gandensis et dominus Hosdino” confirmed the donation of property held from "domino Villano milite fratre nostro" to Baudeloo abbey, granting powers to "dominæ Avezoetæ relictæ prædicti domini Villani et Alexandro primogenito eius", by charter dated 1262[1473]. A charter dated Aug 1262 records an agreement between named citizens of Gent and "dominam Avesoetam relictam bonæ memoriæ domini Villani militis et Ioannem filium ipsius tunc primogenitum iam defunctum, sive Alexandrum, qui iam in primogenitura eidem Johanni successit" regarding “decima in parrochia Sancti Johannis de Steene...” and Baudeloo abbey[1474]. She is named as deceased in the Aug 1279 charter of her son Alexandre.

Gauthier & his wife had eight children:

1. JEAN (-before Aug 1262). A charter dated Aug 1262 records an agreement between named citizens of Gent and "dominam Avesoetam relictam bonæ memoriæ domini Villani militis et Ioannem filium ipsius tunc primogenitum iam defunctum, sive Alexandrum, qui iam in primogenitura eidem Johanni successit" regarding “decima in parrochia Sancti Johannis de Steene...” and Baudeloo abbey[1475].

2. ALEXANDRE [Vilain] (-[Aug 1279/Aug 1287]). A charter dated Aug 1262 records an agreement between named citizens of Gent and "dominam Avesoetam relictam bonæ memoriæ domini Villani militis et Ioannem filium ipsius tunc primogenitum iam defunctum, sive Alexandrum, qui iam in primogenitura eidem Johanni successit" regarding “decima in parrochia Sancti Johannis de Steene...” and Baudeloo abbey[1476]. “Hugo castellanus Gandensis et dominus Hosdino” confirmed the donation of property held from "domino Villano milite fratre nostro" to Baudeloo abbey, granting powers to "dominæ Avezoetæ relictæ prædicti domini Villani et Alexandro primogenito eius", by charter dated 1262[1477]. “Hugo castellanus Gandensis” confirmed that “dominus Sygerus de Gant dictus de Burgundia avunculus meus miles” had donated property “infra terras de Stoppeldich” to Cambron, in the presence of “hominum meorum...domini Alexandri cognomento Vilain militum...”, by charter dated Dec 1267[1478]. “Alexandres chevaliers appeleis Vilains...et mi freres cest Watiers, Sohiers et Phelippes et Williames...et nos deus sereurs cest Odine et Katerine” sold property “en Riedich” to Marguerite Ctss of Flanders, naming “messire Watiers ki Vilains fu appeleis nos peres et me dame Avezoete no mere”, in the presence of “Henri de Westhuse le marit a celi Odine”, by charter dated [Dec 1270/Jan 1271][1479]. Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre]. “Alexander dictus Villain miles et dominus de Steene et uxor mea” confirmed the donation of property to Baudeloo abbey made by "bonæ memoriæ dominam Avezoetam matrem meam" by charter dated Aug 1279[1480]. Alexandre presumably died before Aug 1287, the date of the charter in which his son Gauthier is named. m ---. The primary source which names Alexandre’s wife has not been identified. Two sources cited below suggest that she may have belonged to the Axelles family, the late-Dec 1318 charter under her grandson Philippe (which names “sa cousine damoiselle Catherine fille de Monsieur Philippe d’Axelles”) and the late-Apr 1319 charter under her grandson Hector (which names “Monsieur [...Philippe] d’Axelles mon...oncle et Monsieur Philippe d’Axelles son fils...”). Alexandre & his wife had children:

a) GAUTHIER de Gand dit Vilain (-[Aug 1287/1306]). By charter dated Aug 1287, "Jeanne Dame de Nivelle" notified “le disme que Freres Pierres dou Sac Commandeur des Maisons dou Temple en Flandres aes accatté à Monseigneur Wautier de Gant chevalier” which he held “de moy et de Wautier mon fils”[1481]. Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre]. m as her first husband, ADELISE de Thamise, daughter of --- (-before Nov 1318). She married secondly (before 1306) Simon de Desseldonc: "Simon de Desseldonc miles et Adelisa de Thamisia domina de Sancto Iohanne de Stene" founded “capellaniam in ecclesia de Thamisia”, for their souls and that of “quondam Walteri dicti Vileins” and with the consent of “filii nostri Iohannis primogeniti nostri”, by charter dated 1306[1482]. She is named as deceased in the early-Nov 1318 charter of her son Philippe. Her second husband is referred to as deceased in the late-Apr 1319 charter cited below under her son Hector. Gauthier & his wife had five children:

i) JEAN Vilain (-killed Rupelmonde [1316/Mar 1317]). "Simon de Desseldonc miles et Adelisa de Thamisia domina de Sancto Iohanne de Stene" founded “capellaniam in ecclesia de Thamisia”, for their souls and that of “quondam Walteri dicti Vileins” and with the consent of “filii nostri Iohannis primogeniti nostri”, by charter dated 1306[1483]. Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre]. A charter dated 1316 records an agreement between Baudeloo abbey and "Messire Jan Villain" concerning “[les] dismes de la Pierre vulgò en Steene”[1484]. A charter dated 1317 “le Sapmedi apres le Behourdich” records the circumstances of the death of "Monsieur Jehan Vilain" concerning “[les] dismes de la Pierre vulgò en Steene”[1485].

ii) PHILIPPE Vilain (-[24 Jan 1338/11 Mar 1341]). "Philippe Villain...et Hector Villain mon frere" agreed to divide the succession of “Madame nostre mère et de Messire Ian Vilains nostre frere, desquels Dieu vœulle avoir leurs ames” by charter dated early Nov 1318[1486]. Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre]. A charter dated late-Dec 1318 records that "Messire Philippe Villain" granted a pension to “sa cousine damoiselle Catherine fille de Monsieur Philippe d’Axelles...sur son bien de Sainct Ian Steen”, with the consent of “Hector Villain frere et plus prochain hoir dudit Philippe Villain”[1487]. "Sohier de Gand, et Arnoul de Vriese, chevaliers, Philippe Villain, Hector son frere et Gerard son frere, Wlfart Villain et Wautier son frere, Jean Ferrant et Gerard son frere, et Guillaume de Mendonc; hoirs et heritiers d’un Gentilhomme Monsieur Gerard du Diable” granted “tout le droit qui nous escheoit de Monsieur Gerard predit au bien assis à Wildenspele et...au village de Safflaer” to “nostre cousin Jean de Mendonc" by charter dated 1323[1488]. "Philippe Villain" granted “la moitié de l’advouerie de Tamise” for life as dower to “la veuve de feu Hector Villain son frere...Madame de Liedekerke” by charter dated 3 Mar 1335[1489]. "Philippes Villain Professor de Loys, Seigneur de Sainct Iehan à la Pierre, et Auwer de Thamise" notified having received payment from Louis Count of Flanders for “le rachapt dou Chastellenage de Ruplemonde” 30 Dec 1337, by charter dated 24 Jan 1337 (O.S.)[1490]. He died before the 11 Mar 1340 (O.S.) charter cited below under his nephew Simon de Maelstede in which the latter is named Heer van Sint Jans Steen.

iii) HECTOR Vilain (-[Mar 1330/3 Mar 1335]). "Philippe Villain...et Hector Villain mon frere" agreed to divide the succession of “Madame nostre mère et de Messire Ian Vilains nostre frere, desquels Dieu vœulle avoir leurs ames” by charter dated early Nov 1318[1491]. A charter dated late-Dec 1318 records that "Messire Philippe Villain" granted a pension to “sa cousine damoiselle Catherine fille de Monsieur Philippe d’Axelles...sur son bien de Sainct Ian Steen”, with the consent of “Hector Villain frere et plus prochain hoir dudit Philippe Villain”[1492]. "Hector Villain" notified that “Messire Philippe Villain mon frere” had granted him part of the succession of “mon...pere Monsieur Simon de Desseldonc...de...mere Dame Adelise de Thamise Dame de Sainct Ian Steene, que de Monsieur Ian Villain mon frere”, and had requested “Monsieur [...Philippe] d’Axelles mon...oncle et Monsieur Philippe d’Axelles son fils...” to seal the document, by charter dated late-Apr 1319[1493]. "Sohier de Gand, et Arnoul de Vriese, chevaliers, Philippe Villain, Hector son frere et Gerard son frere, Wlfart Villain et Wautier son frere, Jean Ferrant et Gerard son frere, et Guillaume de Mendonc; hoirs et heritiers d’un Gentilhomme Monsieur Gerard du Diable” granted “tout le droit qui nous escheoit de Monsieur Gerard predit au bien assis à Wildenspele et...au village de Safflaer” to “nostre cousin Jean de Mendonc" by charter dated 1323[1494]. Châtelain de Rupelmonde: "Mahius de Lorraine Sires de Beuere et de Florines" granted “nostre Chastelerie de Rupplemonde” to “Messires Hector Vilains Chevaliers” and an annual payment for his services by charter dated 30 Nov 1327[1495]. m as her second husband, MARIA van Coudenberghe, widow of FILIP van Gavre Heer van Liedekerke en Breda, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her family origin has not been identified. "Hector Vilein chevalier Aduotié de Tamise et Chastelain de Rupelmonde et Marie Dame de Liederkercke, de Breda et de Tamise…sa femme" founded “l’Hospital de Tamise” by charter dated mid-Mar 1330[1496]. "Philippe Villain" granted “la moitié de l’advouerie de Tamise” for life as dower to “la veuve de feu Hector Villain son frere...Madame de Liedekerke” by charter dated 3 Mar 1335[1497].

iv) GERARD Vilain (-[31 Mar 1337/11 Mar 1341]). "Sohier de Gand, et Arnoul de Vriese, chevaliers, Philippe Villain, Hector son frere et Gerard son frere, Wlfart Villain et Wautier son frere, Jean Ferrant et Gerard son frere, et Guillaume de Mendonc; hoirs et heritiers d’un Gentilhomme Monsieur Gerard du Diable” granted “tout le droit qui nous escheoit de Monsieur Gerard predit au bien assis à Wildenspele et...au village de Safflaer” to “nostre cousin Jean de Mendonc" by charter dated 1323[1498]. Gerard Vilain chevalier" renounced claims over land sold to Baudeloo abbey by charter dated 24 Jun 1330[1499]. "...Gerard Vilain chevalier..." witnessed the 31 Mar 1336 (O.S.?) document which records an agreement between Jean III Duke of Brabant and Louis I Count of Flanders[1500]. Gérard is named as deceased in the 11 Mar 1340 charter cited below under his widow. He presumably predeceased his brother Philippe as he is not named Heer van Sint Jans Steen in that document. m firstly (before 26 Feb 1324) HADEWICH van Borselen, daughter of FLORIS van Borselen & his wife ---. "...Philippe Vilein..." and others notified their appointment as arbitrators for the dispute between “Madame Elisabeth Dame d’Assche fille de Monsieur de Berssele...auctorisée de Monsieur Robert Seigneur d’Assche son tuteur legitime” and “Damoiselle Adewich sa seur...[aucotrisée] de Gerard Vileyns son tuteur legitime” following the death of “Monsieur Florent Seigneur de Berssele leur pere”, relating to their succession to half the revenue “qu’il levoit annuellement sur la Chambre de Monsieur de Flandres, la moitié du tonlieu de Hulst...”, by charter dated 26 Feb 1324[1501]. m secondly MARGARETA van Reigaarsvliet, daughter of --- (-after 30 Nov 1342). A charter dated 11 Mar 1340 (O.S.) records that "Gherard Vilains chevalier" had died childless and that “Dame Marguerite de Reiingarvliete vefue dudit Monsieur Gerard” had agreed her dower with “Monsieur Simon de Maelstede...nepueu dudit Gerard Vilains...Seigneur de Sainct Iant en Steene et Advoué de Thamise”[1502]. A charter dated 30 Nov 1342 records that “Madame Marie Dame de Liedekercke...iadis femme de Monsieur Philippe Seigneur de Liedekercke" had granted her rights “en la paroiche de Thamise” to “Monsieur Simon de Malstede Seigneur de Sainct Ian Steene et avoué de Thamise”[1503].

v) ELISABETH Vilain (-after 24 Aug 1329). "Elisabeth vefue de Lonys van der Maelsteden” notified that she transferred land “entre Hulst et le Moer” to “Monsieur Simon van der Maelsteden chevalier" by charter dated 24 Aug 1329[1504]. m LODEWIJK van der Maelstede, son of --- (-before 24 Aug 1329). One child:

(1) SIMON van der Maelstede (-[30 Nov 1342/early 1343]). He succeeded his maternal uncle Philippe Vilain as Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre]. A charter dated 11 Mar 1340 (O.S.) records that "Gherard Vilains chevalier" had died childless and that “Dame Marguerite de Reiingarvliete vefue dudit Monsieur Gerard” had agreed her dower with “Monsieur Simon de Maelstede...nepueu dudit Gerard Vilains...Seigneur de Sainct Iant en Steene et Advoué de Thamise”[1505]. A charter dated 30 Nov 1342 records that “Madame Marie Dame de Liedekercke...iadis femme de Monsieur Philippe Seigneur de Liedekercke" had granted her rights “en la paroiche de Thamise” to “Monsieur Simon de Malstede Seigneur de Sainct Ian Steene et avoué de Thamise”[1506]. m (before Feb 1341) as her first husband, CLARICE di Mirabello, [illegitimate] daughter of JEAN di Mirabello & [his wife/Mistress ---] (-after 10 Aug 1354). “Simon de Maelstede chevalier Seigneur de Sainct Ian Steene et Advoué de Thamise et Claire de Mirabel sa…compaigne" granted property to “Gilles Ysvyue et Marguerite sa femme” by charter dated Feb 1341[1507]. She married secondly ([1343]) Gerard van Grimbergen Heer van Moerzeke, and thirdly (after Feb 1352) as his second wife, Jean Vilain Seigneur de Bouchout. Follow her hyperlink for details of her parentage and second and third marriages. Simon & his wife had one child:

(a) ELISABETH van der Maelstede (-[10 Aug 1354/19 Aug 1359]). "Claire de Mirabelle Dame de Sainct Ian à la Pierre, advouée de Thamise, et dame de Boechout” donated property to “Sire Bauduin Maye Prestre”, with the consent of “Messire Ian mon...mary et tuteur Seigneur de Boechout...[et] de Elizabeth de Maelstede ma fille laquelle est tutrice de Ian Vilein son frere...Ian de Vaernewick et Simon de Courderborch comme tuteurs superieurs de Elizabeth et Ian Vilein mesdits enfants”, by charter dated 10 Aug 1354[1508]. Elisabeth presumably died before 19 Aug 1359, the date of the charter cited below in which her cousin Jean Vilain is named Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre].

b) JOURDAIN de Gand (-5 May after 1299). Letters of sale dated 1299 name "Iordain fils Seigneur Alexandre de Gand"[1509]. The necrology of l’abbaye des Nonnains de Beaupré lès Grammont records the death "III Non Mai” of “Iordanus de Gandavo"[1510].

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c) PHILIPPE de Gand (-after [1303]). The record of an enquiry dated [1303] includes a roll which names "Monsieur Sohier de Gant bannerez...Monsieur Sohier de Gant li ioennes...Monsier Philippe Villain..."[1511].

3. GAUTHIER . “Alexandres chevaliers appeleis Vilains...et mi freres cest Watiers, Sohiers et Phelippes et Williames...et nos deus sereurs cest Odine et Katerine” sold property “en Riedich” to Marguerite Ctss of Flanders by charter dated [Dec 1270/Jan 1271][1512].

4. SOHIER [Siger] . “Alexandres chevaliers appeleis Vilains...et mi freres cest Watiers, Sohiers et Phelippes et Williames...et nos deus sereurs cest Odine et Katerine” sold property “en Riedich” to Marguerite Ctss of Flanders by charter dated [Dec 1270/Jan 1271][1513].

5. PHILIPPE . “Alexandres chevaliers appeleis Vilains...et mi freres cest Watiers, Sohiers et Phelippes et Williames...et nos deus sereurs cest Odine et Katerine” sold property “en Riedich” to Marguerite Ctss of Flanders by charter dated [Dec 1270/Jan 1271][1514].

6. GUILLAUME . “Alexandres chevaliers appeleis Vilains...et mi freres cest Watiers, Sohiers et Phelippes et Williames...et nos deus sereurs cest Odine et Katerine” sold property “en Riedich” to Marguerite Ctss of Flanders by charter dated [Dec 1270/Jan 1271][1515].

7. ODINE . “Alexandres chevaliers appeleis Vilains...et mi freres cest Watiers, Sohiers et Phelippes et Williames...et nos deus sereurs cest Odine et Katerine” sold property “en Riedich” to Marguerite Ctss of Flanders, in the presence of “Henri de Westhuse le marit a celi Odine”, by charter dated [Dec 1270/Jan 1271][1516]. m HENRI de Westhuse, son of ---.

8. CATHERINE . “Alexandres chevaliers appeleis Vilains...et mi freres cest Watiers, Sohiers et Phelippes et Williames...et nos deus sereurs cest Odine et Katerine” sold property “en Riedich” to Marguerite Ctss of Flanders by charter dated [Dec 1270/Jan 1271][1517].

JOURDAIN de Gand, son of ALEXANDRE [Vilain] de Gand Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre] & his wife --- (-5 May after 1299). Letters of sale dated 1299 name "Iordain fils Seigneur Alexandre de Gand"[1518]. The necrology of l’abbaye des Nonnains de Beaupré lès Grammont records the death "III Non Mai” of “Iordanus de Gandavo"[1519]. Jourdain presumably died before 1323, the date of the charter cited below which names his sons.

m ---. The name of Jourdain’s wife is not known. Duchesne suggests that he married "une dame, dont les armes estoient d’or au chef de gueulle chargé de trois pals d’argent", noting the layout of certain shields in the chapel of Notre-Dame at Renaix which represent the marriages of the Vilain family, the indicated arms corresponding with the position of Jourdain[1520].

Jourdain & his wife had children:

1. WULFART Vilain (-after 1323). "Sohier de Gand, et Arnoul de Vriese, chevaliers, Philippe Villain, Hector son frere et Gerard son frere, Wlfart Villain et Wautier son frere, Jean Ferrant et Gerard son frere, et Guillaume de Mendonc; hoirs et heritiers d’un Gentilhomme Monsieur Gerard du Diable” granted “tout le droit qui nous escheoit de Monsieur Gerard predit au bien assis à Wildenspele et...au village de Safflaer” to “nostre cousin Jean de Mendonc" by charter dated 1323, the seals of all the transferors bearing the Gand arms differentiated[1521].

2. GAUTHIER Villain (-[7 Nov 1333/1340]). "Sohier de Gand, et Arnoul de Vriese, chevaliers, Philippe Villain, Hector son frere et Gerard son frere, Wlfart Villain et Wautier son frere, Jean Ferrant et Gerard son frere, et Guillaume de Mendonc; hoirs et heritiers d’un Gentilhomme Monsieur Gerard du Diable” granted “tout le droit qui nous escheoit de Monsieur Gerard predit au bien assis à Wildenspele et...au village de Safflaer” to “nostre cousin Jean de Mendonc" by charter dated 1323[1522]. "Gautier Vilain” acknowledged receipt of property from the count of Flanders by charter dated 7 Nov 1333[1523]. Gauthier presumably died before [1340], Duchesne’s suggested dating of the record of his son Jean holding property in “Husdene” (see below). m ---. The name of Gauthier’s wife is not known. Gauthier & his wife had [two] children:

a) JEAN Vilain (-after 1365). A manuscript recording "les fiefs de Husdene” record “Messire Ian Vilein tient sept fiefs à plaine vente, lesquels souloient iadis appartenir à Messire Gerard Vilein” and “Messire Simon de Maelstede et Messire Ian Vilain un fief à plaine vente”, dated by Duchesne to [1340][1524]. Two undated manuscripts record "Ian fils Waultier Vilain” enfeoffed with land at “Crubeke”, “Messire Ian Vilain” with land “t’Nieuwelandt prés de Gand...à Merdarte...prés de Gand”, and “Seigneur Ian Vilain” at “Mestier d’Axelles"[1525]. [Seigneur de Bouchout/Boekhoute: Duchesne does not explain how Jean acquired this seigneurie[1526], but he is named as such in his second wife’s 10 Aug 1354 charter cited below, unless that reference was a transcription error in the document: see the Bouchout family in the document BRABANT LOUVAIN. In any case, the title was not passed to his sons, which also suggests that possibility of an error.] m firstly ---. The dates of Jean’s children show that they could not have been born from his known wife Clarice, indicating an earlier marriage. Duchesne names his first wife "la seur de Simon de Malstede Seigneur de Saint Jean Steen et advoué de Thamise, qu’aucuns memoires nomment Marie de Malstede", for which he received Papal dispensation “car elle estoit sa parente en troisieme degré” (no source cited)[1527]. He bases his argument on Jean holding property previously held by his cousin Gérard Vilain (see above), part of it also held jointly with Simon de Maelstede. However, Jean’s marriage cannot be the only explanation: for example, Gérard may have bequeathed part of his holdings to Jean as the senior male-line representative of the family. m secondly ([late 1352/early 1353]) as her third husband, CLARICE di Mirabello, widow firstly of SIMON van der Maelstede Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre] and secondly of GERARD van Grimbergen Heer van Moerzeke, [illegitimate] daughter of JEAN di Mirabello & [his wife/Mistress ---] (-after 10 Aug 1354). "Claire de Mirabelle Dame de Sainct Ian à la Pierre, advouée de Thamise, et dame de Boechout” donated property to “Sire Bauduin Maye Prestre”, with the consent of “Messire Ian mon...mary et tuteur Seigneur de Boechout...[et] de Elizabeth de Maelstede ma fille laquelle est tutrice de Ian Vilein son frere...Ian de Vaernewick et Simon de Courderborch comme tuteurs superieurs de Elizabeth et Ian Vilein mesdits enfants”, by charter dated 10 Aug 1354[1528]. Jean & his first wife had four children:

i) JEAN Vilain (-after 1385). Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre]: "Ian Vilain chevalier Seigneur de Saint Ian ten Steene et advoué de Thamise et Marguerite Briseteste nostre compaigne” sold “nostre maison Vanden Briele à Gand” to Gent Saint-Pierre and Saint-Bavon to found a convent, for the soul of “Monsieur Simon de Hale” [Simon di Mirabello], by charter dated 19 Aug 1359[1529].

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ii) PHILIPPE Vilain ([before 1345?]-). The estimated birth date of his daughter shows that Philippe could not have been born much later than 1345. Seigneur de Welle: Duchesne says that Philippe held “en partage la Seigneurie de Welle assise au terroir de Beure”[1530]. A register dated to [1377/78] records that "Messire Philippe Villain tuteur de Ian Villain fils de Messire Wulfard” had succeeded on the death of his father to property “en la paroisse de Crubeke”, Philippe reserving for himself “le tiers de tous [ces] biens” as agreed by “Messire Wulfard Villain son frere, à cause du trespas de leurs pere et mere”[1531]. Accounts record "Messire Philippe Vilein chevalier” among “les gens d’armes...sour le chasteel de Rupplemonde” from 6 Sep 1379 to 26 Dec 1379, and other accounts dated 7 May 1386 to 16 Sep 1386 “Messire Philippe Vilein Souverain Bailly de Gand”[1532]. m ---. The name of Philippe’s wife is not known. Philippe & his wife had two children:

(1) DANIEL Vilain (-after 8 Nov 1414). Seigneur de Welle: Duchesne records his parentage, noting that “Messire Daniel Villain chevalier” recovered “la terre et Seigneurie de Welle qu’il avoit au terroir de Beuere, qui estoit fourgaigné” 8 Nov 1414[1533].

(2) CATHERINE Villain ([before 1370/75?]-after 13 May 1411). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 13 May 1411 in which [her son] "Jean Seigneur d’Oostende chevalier” sold property “en la paroisse de Nieu-Othene...lequel fief Messire Philippe Villain donna jadis en mariage à Catherine Villain sa fille ma mere avec Gerard d’Oostende son mary mon père de bonne memoire” to “Monsieur Pierre de Scuttere”[1534]. Her birth and marriage dates are estimated on the assumption that her son was a young adult at the date of this document. m ([before 1385/90?]) GERARD d’Oostende, son of --- (-before 13 May 1411).

iii) WULFART Vilain (-before [1377/78]). His parentage is confirmed by the [1377/78] register cited below under his son. m ---. The name of Wulfart’s wife is not known. Wulfart & his wife had one child:

(1) JEAN Vilain . A register dated to [1377/78] records that "Messire Philippe Villain tuteur de Ian Villain fils de Messire Wulfard” had succeeded on the death of his father to property “en la paroisse de Crubeke”, Philippe reserving for himself “le tiers de tous [ces] biens” as agreed by “Messire Wulfard Villain son frere, à cause du trespas de leurs pere et mere”[1535].

iv) JEANNE Vilain (-after 27 Jun 1375). Duchesne records her parentage (no source cited)[1536]. "Dominus Willelmus Curtrozin miles dominus de Melle et de Hersiaus et domina Ioanna de Vileins eius uxor” sold “Vryeghen...in parochia beatæ Mariæ Lierde”, in the presence of “domino Thoma Vilein presbytero canonico ecclesiæ Sanctæ Pharahildis Gandensis”, by charter dated 27 Jun 1375[1537]. m GUILLAUME de Courtroisin Seigneur de Melle et de Herziaus, son of ---.

Jean & his second wife had one child:

v) JEAN Vilain ([1353/early 1354]-). He is named in his mother’s 10 Aug 1354 charter cited above.

b) [HECTOR Vilain . Duchesne says that "Hector Villain", whom Froissart recorded in 1339 “au nombre des Chevaliers de Flandres marchans soubs la banniere du Duc de Brabant...à Vironfosse”, “doit avoir esté frere de Jean Villain”[1538]. Duchesne also mentions his possible marriages and possible children (noting that he had no proof of this information).]

JEAN Vilain, son of JEAN Vilain Seigneur de Bouchout & his first wife --- (-after 1385). Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre]: "Ian Vilain chevalier Seigneur de Saint Ian ten Steene et advoué de Thamise et Marguerite Briseteste nostre compaigne” sold “nostre maison Vanden Briele à Gand” to Gent Saint-Pierre and Saint-Bavon to found a convent, for the soul of “Monsieur Simon de Hale” [Simon di Mirabello], by charter dated 19 Aug 1359[1539]. Duchesne records other documents dated 1366, 1371, 8 Apr 1374, 1376, 1379, 13 Jul 1379, 1381, 1382, 25 Apr 1382, and 1385 in which Jean was named[1540].

m (before 19 Aug 1359) MARGUERITE Briseteste, daughter of ROGER Bristeste Seigneur de Bauxen & his second wife Catharina van Rechem[1541] (-after 1376). She is named in the 19 Aug 1359 charter of her husband. A document dated 1362 named "Robert dit Briseteste et...Marguerite sa sœur” in favour of “Messire Jean Vilain chevalier mary de ladite Marguerite”[1542]. She was named in several documents of her husband, the last dated 1376[1543].

Jean & his wife had three children:

1. JEAN Vilain (-after 16 Nov 1417, bur Thamise). Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre]. Duchesne cites documents dated 16 Jul 1397, 6 Dec 1398, 12 May 1399, and 16 Nov 1417 which name Jean[1544]. m ([1395/20 Oct 1396]) MARGUERITE de Gavre, daughter of ARNOUD van Gavre Heer van Liedekerke en Rasseghem, Seigneur de Lens & his wife Margareta van Boutersem Vrouw van Brecht ([1381]-before 6 Feb 1416-bur Thamise). A charter of Philippe Duke of Burgundy dated 8 Jul 1397, referring to the 20 Oct 1396 charter cited below, names “Messire Ian Villain bourgeois de nostre ville de Gand...dame Marguerite de Liekerke femme dudit Messire Ian Villain”[1545]. “Monsieur Ian...Evesque de Cambrai...Adrian et Ian dicts Vylains pour eulx et leurs freres et sœur, enfans de messire Ian Villain seigneur de Huysse et de Sainct Ian à la Piere, advoué de Tamise, qu’il a eu de dame Marguerite de Gauvere aussi sœur desdits freres de Gauere” and ”dame Catherine Sersanders vefue de feu messire Henry de Gauere seigneur de Rassenghien frere des avantdicts freres de Gauere” settled disputes by charter dated 6 Feb 1415 (O.S.)[1546]. Jean & his wife had five children:

a) ADRIAN Vilain (-28 May 1449). Heer van Rasseghem en Liedekerke, Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre].

- GAND dit VILAIN, HEREN van RASSEGHEM en LIEDEKERKE, COMTES d’ISENGHIEN[1547].

b) JEAN Vilain (-after 19 Apr 1447). Heer van Huysse, Borcht, Zuuindrecht, Pamele en Leetberghe.

- HEREN van HUYSSE, BORCHT, en ZWINDRECHT[1548].

c) HECTOR Vilain (-after 14 Jan 1439). A roll of nobility in Flanders dated 1421 names “Hector Villain, Rogier Villain”[1549]. “Hector Villain” sold property to “Messire Adrian Vilain chevalier son frere” by charter dated 14 Jan 1438 (O.S.?)[1550].

d) PHILIPPE Vilain (-7 Dec 1460, bur Brussels Cordeliers). Seigneur de Mourbecque/Heer van Moerbeke.

- HEREN van MOERBEKE[1551].

e) MARGUERITE Vilain ([1397/1400?]-11 Jan 1433). “Messire Adrian Vilein Seigneur de Sainct Ian Steen et advoué de Tamise” granted property to “Dame Marguerite Vileins sa seur femme de Messire Ian de Ghistelle Seigneur de Brouke, de Couderborch, de Borst et de Okeghem...pour bien de mariage” by charter dated 11 Feb 1431 (O.S.?)[1552]. A document dated 1435 records “Margaretha Vilain fille de feu messire Jehan Vilein, compaigne messire Jehan de Ghistelle chevalier” holding Couderborch as a fief in Tielrode and after her “Guy de Ghistelle filius mer Jans ruddere ex matre”, and “mesire Jehan de Ghistelle” a fief in Couderborch in Tielrode and after him “Guy fs mer Jan van Gistel ex patre”[1553]. An epitaph at Zuudorpe bij Axele records the burial of “mer Jan van Ghistelle ruddere heere van den Broucke, van der Moere, van Coudenburch, van Bost ende van Ockeghem” who died 25 May 1436 and “vrau Margriete Vilains zijn wijf was” who died 11 “lauwe” 1433 “naer cours van Utrech”[1554]. She is named as deceased in her husband’s 23 Mar 1433 charter. m (1415?]) JAN van Gistel Heer van den Broek en Heer van den Moere, son of --- van Gistel Heer van den Broek & his wife --- van den Moere (-25 May 1436, bur Zuudorpe bij Axele).

2. ROGER Vilain (-after 1421, bur Assenede Notre-Dame). Duchesne records his parentage (no source cited), noting that he was named after his maternal grandfather[1555]. Accounts dated 1413 name “Roegier Vilain eschuyer en zijn vrouw Maria...zij had mestre Jehan de le Keythulle als oom”[1556]. De Pauw records his parentage “seigneur de Lilloo, mort en 1445 sans postérité”[1557]. A roll of nobility in Flanders dated 1421 names “Hector Villain, Rogier Villain”[1558]. The registers of Assenede Notre-Dame record the burial of “domini Rogeri Villain”[1559]. m MARIA, daughter of ---. Accounts dated 1413 name “Roegier Vilain eschuyer en zijn vrouw Maria...zij had mestre Jehan de le Keythulle als oom”[1560]. Roger & his wife had one child:

a) CATHERINE Vilain . The registers of Assenede Notre-Dame record the anniversary of “dominæ Catherinæ Villain filiæ Rogeri”[1561].

3. CLAIRE Vilain . “Messire Philippe Seigneur de Couderborch et dame Claire Villain ma femme” notified “Messire Ian Villain mon beau-frere” that they had received “de toutes successions qui pourroient appartenir...à Madame Claire ma femme du chef de ses pere et mere”, including revenue from “madame de Maldeghem nostre tante”, by charter dated 20 Oct 1396[1562]. m (before 20 Oct 1396) PHILIPPE Seigneur de Coudebourg, son of PHILIPPE Seigneur de Coudebourg & his wife ---.

I. MIRABELLO

The family shown below was “Mirabello”, from Lombardy. The family was studied in 1885 by Cornelius Hallen, whose work includes errors and concentrate mainly on the later descents of the family in England[1563], and in greater detail and with more accuracy by David Kusman in the late 1990s[1564]. Kusman concluded that the family originated in Mirabello, near Occimiano in Monferrato, where they can be traced from 1212 when “Conradus de Mirbello” sold certain rights to the town, his successors becoming citzens of Asti (as confirmed by the 29 May 1319 Papal bull cited below)[1565]. As noted below, the family arrived in the area of Gent around 1300 and rapidly consolidated for themselves a position of considerable influence in business and politics in the county of Flanders and the duchy of Brabant (where they controlled in particular the financing of Diest). The family’s powerful financial position caused considerable resentment, particularly with the duke of Brabant after their purchase of the seigneurie de Perwez, which resulted in numerous claims relating to their alleged breaches of the usury laws and periods of imprisonment. Their alliance with Pope John XXII (over whom they presumably had some financical hold) was particularly helpful as will be seen below.

Four brothers, parents not identified:

1. GIOVANNI [Jean] di Mirabello dit de Haelen ([Asti] [1270?]-10 Oct 1333). His birth, presumably at Asti, is dated from the likely birth of his son Simon “before 1295?”. Kusman highlights contemporary sources which record the arrival of the Mirabello family in the county of Flanders around 1300[1566]. A vidimus dated 13 Oct 1309 reproduces a charter dated 20 Mar 1307 which grants rights to “Anekin [=Jean] de Mirabello” who operated a money-lending business at Gent “avec son frère Simon”[1567]. “Gérard seigneur de Diest châtelain d’Anvers et Marie de Loon dame de Diest” gave receipt to “[les] bourgeois de la ville de Diest” for payments promised to “Jean Van Halen, Roland et leurs associés, lombards à Diest” by charter dated 1 Feb 1309 (O.S.)[1568]. Accounts dated 1312 record investments at Mechelen made by “Peter van Mirabel...ane Janne sinen brueder...Symone Jans sone van Mirabeel...ane Janne sinen vader”[1569]. Kusman records the imprisonment in 1318 of Jean di Mirabello, and confiscation of his assets in Mechelen, following complaints of usury from one of his debtors, although the situation was reversed through bribery of officials in Mechelen and Papal intervention[1570]: Pope John XXII ordered the archbishop of Köln not to interfere with the businesses of “Iarandi de Solario, Iohannis de Mirabello, Bernardi Rottarii, Oberti de Montemagno...civium et mercatorum Astensium” by bull dated 29 Aug 1319[1571]. Kusman records that Gerard [II] Heer van Horne and his second wife Irmgard von Kleve were heavily indebted to Jean de Mirabello who bought the seigneurie de Perwez from them in [1326/27][1572]. His last recorded act is dated 15 Nov 1332, before the arrest recorded 31 Jan 1333 of “Jean de Halen et ses fils Simon et Francon emprisonnés par Jean III [duc de Brabant]”, with whom relations had been strained since Jean’s purchase of Perwez[1573]. Kusman lists all the loans granted by Jean between 1309 and 1333, with the total value of all these operations[1574]. A contemporary manuscript records the death 10 Oct 1333 of “dominus Johannes de Mirabello dictus de Hale” who founded the church of Sainte-Pharaïlde at Gent[1575]. m ---. No primary source has been identified which confirms the name of Jean’s wife. Hallen says that he “married in the latter part of the 13th century the heiress of Perwez, by whom he had two sons”[1576]. However, the mention of Jean’s two older children in 1309 (see below) suggests their births in the mid-1290s at the latest. Kusman’s dating of the family’s arrival in Flanders to [1300] (see above) suggests that they would therefore have been born in Italy, presumably to an Italian mother. In any case, Kusman records Jean’s purchase of Perwez in [1326/27] as noted above indicating that he did not acquire it by marriage. Hallen also records that Jean “married secondly, in 1312, the Dame de Malines, who survived till 1348, but had no issue by her”[1577]: Kusman says that this reflects Hallen’s misinterpretation of accounts dated 29 May 1312 which record Jean’s contribution of funds for the marriage of Sophia, daughter of Floris Berthout Heer van Mechelen, and Reinald II Graaf van Gelre[1578]. Kusman suggests the possible origin of Jean’s wife, suggesting that his position in [1320] as “bourgeois forain de Gand, une position juridique qui ne pouvait qu’être facilitée par son mariage avec une patricienne gantoise”[1579]. Jean had illegitimate children (the text of the 8 Jul 1330 Papal letter legitimating Jean’s son Simon, cited below, suggests that all the children named below were illegitimate):

a) SIMON di Mirabello ([before 1295 in Italy?]-killed 9 May 1346, bur Gent Sainte-Pharahilde). The Marquis de Trazegnies names him “Simon de Mirabello dit van Halen, un richissime financier lombard, seigneur d’Eeklo, de Perwez...devenu ruward de Flandre grâce à son amitié avec Jacques van Artevelde...le véritable régent du comté...assassiné en 1346”[1580]. Kusman records that Simon acquired “une rente viagère” 21 Feb 1309 and 29 Jan 1312[1581]. Accounts dated 1312 record investments at Mechelen made by “Peter van Mirabel...ane Janne sinen brueder...Symone Jans sone van Mirabeel...ane Janne sinen vader”[1582]. Seigneur de Perwez: Kusman records that his father enfeoffed Simon with Perwez after buying the seigneurie from the Horne family in [1326/27][1583]. “…Simon de Myrabiel Seigneur de Piéruwes…” witnessed the charter dated 1327 which records a treaty between the duke of Brabant and the counts of Flanders and Holland [1584]. A charter dated 1327 “saterdaechs voer onder Vrouwen dach in Spelmaend” [early Sep] records an agreement between “Sijmoene van Hale, ser Jans zone was van Hale ofte van Mirabele” and “Meinfrode, ser Jans broeder der vors., ende Meinfrode end Sijmoene ende den her Janne den Pape, Meinfroets kindere vors.”, also involving “Sijmoene ende Pietren, ser Jans broedere vors.”[1585]. Pope John XXII issued a dispensation 3 May 1329 for “Symon, natus…filii Johannis dicti de Mirabello, alias de Halen, laici, miles” enabling him to succeed his father, renewed 8 Jul 1330 naming “Symonis, nati…filii Johannis dicti de Mirabello, alias de Halen, laici, militis…solutus de soluta susceperat” and noting that “dictus Johannes, pater eius, nullam prolem nec propinquos legittimos per rectam ascendentem vel descendentem lineam haberet”[1586]. Simon was recorded as “receveur pour le comte de Flandre” in 1329, a post he held for only one year[1587]. An order dated 31 Jan 1333 records the arrest of “Jean de Halen et ses fils Simon et Francon emprisonnés par Jean III [duc de Brabant]”, Simon being freed shortly before 23 Mar 1333[1588]. "Simon de Mirabelle chevalier dit de Halle fils de Jean Seigneur de Perwys", by testament dated 1345, bequeathed property to "François de Mirabelle son frere...Jean et Roland de Mirabelle...Monsieur Gerard de Moerzeque mary de sa seur..."[1589]. [m firstly ---. De Pauw records his first marriage dated to “vers 1300” (which seems very early, and if correct would push his estimated birth date back by two decades) and the couple’s children named below[1590]. This information has not been verified.] m [secondly] (1324) as her first husband, ELISABETH de Flandre, illegitimate daughter of LOUIS de Flandre Comte de Nevers & his mistress --- ([1305/10?]-[27] Mar 1365). Jalheau records Elisabeth as the illegitimate daughter of “Comte Louis de Flandre, dit de Cressy, Comte de Nevers et de Rethel”, and her two marriages[1591]. Duchesne, in his record of her death cited below, indicates Elisabeth as the daughter of Louis de Flandre Comte de Nevers, father of Count Louis I. Kusman dates the marriage to 1324, naming the bride “Isabelle de Lierde, sœur bâtarde de Louis de Nevers”[1592], the date indicating that Duchesne was presumably correct as any daughter of Count Louis I would have been a young child in 1324. This conclusion is confirmed by the following document: Louis II Count of Flanders granted revenue “â prendre sur la ville de Sommerghem, avec les droits de seigneurie et de justice...” to “nostre...seur de bas dame Ysabeal de Lierde en mariage...fait de luy et de mons. Symon de Mierabiel dit de Hale chevalier” by charter dated 9 Apr 1326[1593]. She married secondly (after May 1346) Arnoul d’Oreilhe Heer van Quatbeke. Du Chesne records the death 27 Mar 1365 of "Elizabeth Dame de Somerghem fille naturelle du Comte Louys de Nevers" (no source cited)[1594]. Simon & [his first wife/Mistress] had two [illegitimate] children (their absence from their father’s testament suggests their illegitimacy]:

i) ELISABETH di Mirabello (-1359 or before). “Catharina en Elisabeth…minhere Symoen dochtere was van Halen diemen hier van Mierabeele, here van Piereweis”, married respectively to “Filips van Massemen” and “Iwein van Vaernewijk” were named in a document dated 7 Jun 1350[1595]. De Pauw records parentage and marriage “avant 1330”, noting her husband as “exécuteur testamentaire de son beau-père 1346”, Elisabeth “morte en 1359”, and the couple’s two children Iwein and Elisabeth named in a charter dated 1360[1596]. This information has not been verified. m (before 1330) IWEIN van Vaernewijk, son of --- (-after 1345).]

ii) CATHERINE di Mirabello (-20 Oct 1378 or 1388, bur Dendermonde). “Catharina en Elisabeth…minhere Symoen dochtere was van Halen diemen hier van Mierabeele, here van Piereweis”, married respectively to “Filips van Massemen” and “Iwein van Vaernewijk” were named in a document dated 7 Jun 1350[1597]. De Pauw records parentage and two marriages, with the dates shown here, noting that she has children by her second marriage[1598]. This information is confirmed by the following documents. Butkens names “Catharine de Mirabel ditte de Haelen Dame de Somerghem, morte l’an 1388” as the wife of “Philippe de Masmines chlr Sire de Eeeke...mort 1391” (no sources cited)[1599]. An epitaph at Dendermonde records the burial of “dominus Philippus de Masseme, eques, Eeckæ dominus et Hundelghemi” who died 26 Jun 1391 and “domina Catharina de Mirabel eius uxor, vidua ante domini Guarini uuter Zwaene, equitis, domini de Mirowez, Vlerdesem et Zombecæ” who died 20 Oct 1378, erected 1575[1600]. The obituary list at Dendermonde records the death 18 Apr 1379 [date incorrect] of “dnus Philippus de Masseme miles et dna Catharina de Mirabella eiusdem uxor et Joannes eorum filius miles”, and the 1388 death of “domina Car¡tharina de Mirabella uxor dni Philippi Masseme dni de Eecke et Wasseghem”[1601]. m firstly (1334) WARIN vander Zwaene, son of --- (-before 1352). m secondly ([1362]) FILIPS van Massemen, son of GERARD [V] Heer van Massemen & his wife Margareta van Axele ([1330/35?]-26 Jun 1391, bur Dendermonde).]

b) ELISABETH [Isabelle] di Mirabello (-after 1329). Kusman records her parentage and marriage, when noting the couple’s involvement in financial transactions in Diest in 1329[1602]. Kusman records that Elisabeth acquired “une rente viagère” 8 Oct 1309[1603]. De Pauw names the couple’s children “Jean Scoenjans légataire de Simon de Mirabello, mort en 1346 sans postérité; Jeanne Scoenjans, épouse Rasse d’Erpe, sr de Meire, légataire de Simon de Mirabello, mort en 1346 sans postérité”[1604]. This information has not been verified. m (before 1329) HENDRIK Sconejans [from Mechelen], son of --- (-after 1340[1605]).

c) FRANCON [François] di Mirabello (-Mechelen 9 Aug 1375, bur Mechelen Sint Romboutskerk). An order dated 31 Jan 1333 records the arrest of “Jean de Halen et ses fils Simon et Francon emprisonnés par Jean III [duc de Brabant]”[1606]. "Simon de Mirabelle chevalier dit de Halle fils de Jean Seigneur de Perwys", by testament dated 1345, bequeathed property to "François de Mirabelle son frere...Jean et Roland de Mirabelle...Monsieur Gerard de Moerzeque mary de sa seur..."[1607]. De Pauw records that he was “écuyer au service d’Edouard III...chevalier de la Jarretière, combat en France, négocie à Brétigny (1360); capitaine d’Auberoche, de Rochefort en Gascogne (1366); de Lillon en Flandre (1367); combat à Basweiler (1371); mort à Malines le 9 août 1375”[1608]. This information has not been verified. m firstly ELISABETH Royer, daughter of ALBERT Royer & his wife ---. Kusman records her parentage and marriage[1609]. [Hallen records that Francon married firstly “Margareta Berthout van Duffel”; secondly “Margareta van Werffelt (morganatic wife)”, and thirdly “Maria van Gistel, daughter of Jan van Gistel [killed at Crécy”[1610]. This information has not been verified, although his Gistel marriage is confirmed by the following documents.] m secondly MARGARETA [Maria] van Gistel, [illegitimate] daughter of [JAN [IV] Heer van Gistel & his [[second/third] wife [Marie de Luxembourg/Marie ---/Mistress ---]] (-Mechelen 10 Mar 1405, bur Mechelen Sint Romboutskerk). De Pauw records that Francon married “Marie de Ghistelles, fille de Jean V ‘le grand Sire’; morte à Malines le 10 mars 1405, entérrée avec son mari à Saint-Rombaut”[1611]. A charter dated 1366 records “Margaretha van Ghistele, her Vrancx wijf van Hale” as a fiefholder in Brugge[1612]. A charter dated to [1381/84] records “vrauwe Marie dochtere mijns heere Jans van Ghistele twijf mijns her Vranx van Ale/vrauwe Maria filia mijns heeren van Ghistele, uxor mer Vranx van Ale” as a fiefholder in Brugge[1613]. Accounts dated 1405 name “dame Marie de Ghistelle, dame de Lillo, la quelle ensemble Jehan de Hale son filz seigneur dudit lieu de Lillo”[1614]. Francon & his second wife had one child:

i) JEAN de Mirabello (-1445). Accounts dated 1405 name “dame Marie de Ghistelle, dame de Lillo, la quelle ensemble Jehan de Hale son filz seigneur dudit lieu de Lillo”[1615]. De Pauw records his parentage “seigneur de Lilloo, mort en 1445 sans postérité”[1616].

d) ZWANE di Mirabello (-1382 or after). De Pauw records her parentage and marriage “vers 1330”, citing the manuscript Goethals[1617]. “Zwane de Mirabello” acknowledged receipt of annual payments from “[le] Receveur de Bruxelles”, dated 10 Sep 1377, 14 Dec 1379, 31 Jul 1380, 1382[1618]. m ([1330]) WILLEM van Artevelde, son of --- (-2 Nov 1376). “Guillaume van Artevelde et Simon van Hale” guaranteed payment of a debt by “Franc van Hale, fils de Simon”, dated 15 Apr 1361[1619].

e) CLARICE di Mirabello (-after 10 Aug 1354). Butkens records her family origin and three marriages (no sources cited)[1620]. De Vlaminck records her father “Jean seigneur de Perwez” and her properties, and dates her second marriage to “vers 1343” (no source cited)[1621]. "Simon de Maelstede chevalier Seigneur de Sainct Ian Steene et advoué de Thamise et Claire de Mirabel sa…compaigne, dame desdits lieux" notified that they had granted property to "Gilles Ysvyeu et Marguerite sa femme" by charter dated 7 Mar 1341 (O.S.?)[1622]. [Her brother] "Simon de Mirabelle chevalier dit de Halle fils de Jean Seigneur de Perwys", by testament dated 1345, bequeathed property to "François de Mirabelle son frere...Jean et Roland de Mirabelle...Monsieur Gerard de Moerzeque mary de sa seur..."[1623]. "Claire de Mirabelle Dame de Sainct Ian à la Pierre, advouée de Thamise, et dame de Boechout” donated property to “Sire Bauduin Maye Prestre”, with the consent of “Messire Ian mon...mary et tuteur Seigneur de Boechout...[et] de Elizabeth de Maelstede ma fille laquelle est tutrice de Ian Vilein son frere...Ian de Vaernewick et Simon de Courderborch comme tuteurs superieurs de Elizabeth et Ian Vilein mesdits enfants”, by charter dated 10 Aug 1354[1624]. The date of her death has not been found, but presumably her having four children by her third husband indicates that she probably did not die before 1360. m firstly (before Feb 1341) SIMON van der Maelstede Heer van Sint Jans Steen [Saint-Jean Steene/de la Pierre], son of LODEWIJK van der Maelstede & his wife Elisabeth Vilain (-[30 Nov 1342/early 1343]). m secondly ([1343]) GERARD van Grimbergen Heer van Moerzeke, son of HENDRIK van Grimbergen Heer van Moerzeke & his wife Sibylla --- (before 1309-5 Feb 1352, bur Moerzeke or Dendermonde Notre-Dame). m thirdly ([late 1352/early 1353]) as his second wife, JEAN Vilain Seigneur de Bouchout, son of GAUTHIER Vilain & his wife --- (-after 1365).

2. SIMONE [Simon] di Mirabello (-before 1327). A vidimus dated 13 Oct 1309 reproduces a charter dated 20 Mar 1307 which grants rights to “Anekin [=Jean] de Mirabello” who operated a money-lending business at Gent “avec son frère Simon”[1625]. A charter dated 1327 “saterdaechs voer onder Vrouwen dach in Spelmaend” [early Sep] records an agreement between “Sijmoene van Hale, ser Jans zone was van Hale ofte van Mirabele” and “Meinfrode, ser Jans broeder der vors., ende Meinfrode end Sijmoene ende den her Janne den Pape, Meinfroets kindere vors.”, also involving “Sijmoene ende Pietren, ser Jans broedere vors.”[1626]. De Pauw records his death “avant 1327”[1627]. This information has not been verified.

3. PIETRO [Pierre] di Mirabello (-after 1327). Kusman records that Pierre acquired “une rente viagère” 1 Aug 1310 and 29 Jan 1312[1628]. Accounts dated 1312 record investments at Mechelen made by “Peter van Mirabel...ane Janne sinen brueder...Symone Jans sone van Mirabeel...ane Janne sinen vader”[1629]. A charter dated 1327 “saterdaechs voer onder Vrouwen dach in Spelmaend” [early Sep] records an agreement between “Sijmoene van Hale, ser Jans zone was van Hale ofte van Mirabele” and “Meinfrode, ser Jans broeder der vors., ende Meinfrode end Sijmoene ende den her Janne den Pape, Meinfroets kindere vors.”, also involving “Sijmoene ende Pietren, ser Jans broedere vors.”[1630]. De Pauw records that he received “le Steen du Nedercouter en 1327”[1631]. This information has not been verified.

4. MANFRED di Mirabello (-1336). A charter dated 1327 “saterdaechs voer onder Vrouwen dach in Spelmaend” [early Sep] records an agreement between “Sijmoene van Hale, ser Jans zone was van Hale ofte van Mirabele” and “Meinfrode, ser Jans broeder der vors., ende Meinfrode end Sijmoene ende den her Janne den Pape, Meinfroets kindere vors.”, also involving “Sijmoene ende Pietren, ser Jans broedere vors.”[1632]. De Pauw records that he inherited “la maison Borchstrete” and sums of money in 1328, and died 1336[1633]. This information has not been verified. m ---. The name of Manfred’s wife is not known. Manfred & his wife had three children:

a) MANFRED di Mirabello . Kusman records his parentage when mentioning his involvement and that of his brother in financial transactions in Diest in 1329[1634]. A charter dated 1327 “saterdaechs voer onder Vrouwen dach in Spelmaend” [early Sep] records an agreement between “Sijmoene van Hale, ser Jans zone was van Hale ofte van Mirabele” and “Meinfrode, ser Jans broeder der vors., ende Meinfrode end Sijmoene ende den her Janne den Pape, Meinfroets kindere vors.”, also involving “Sijmoene ende Pietren, ser Jans broedere vors.”[1635]. De Pauw records that Manfred “vend la maison à la Borchstrate en 1336”[1636]. This information has not been verified.

b) SIMON di Mirabello . Kusman records his parentage when mentioning his involvement and that of his brother in financial transactions in Diest in 1329[1637]. A charter dated 1327 “saterdaechs voer onder Vrouwen dach in Spelmaend” [early Sep] records an agreement between “Sijmoene van Hale, ser Jans zone was van Hale ofte van Mirabele” and “Meinfrode, ser Jans broeder der vors., ende Meinfrode end Sijmoene ende den her Janne den Pape, Meinfroets kindere vors.”, also involving “Sijmoene ende Pietren, ser Jans broedere vors.”[1638].

c) JEAN de Mirabello . De Pauw records his parentage “curé de Halen”[1639]. This information has not been verified.

1. JEAN di Mirabello (-after 1345). "Simon de Mirabelle chevalier dit de Halle fils de Jean Seigneur de Perwys", by testament dated 1345, bequeathed property to "François de Mirabelle son frere...Jean et Roland de Mirabelle...Monsieur Gerard de Moerzeque mary de sa seur..."[1640].

2. ROLAND di Mirabello (-after 24 Oct 1349). “Gérard seigneur de Diest châtelain d’Anvers et Marie de Loon dame de Diest” gave receipt to “[les] bourgeois de la ville de Diest” for payments promised to “Jean Van Halen, Roland et leurs associés, lombards à Diest” by charter dated 1 Feb 1309 (O.S.)[1641]. "Simon de Mirabelle chevalier dit de Halle fils de Jean Seigneur de Perwys", by testament dated 1345, bequeathed property to "François de Mirabelle son frere...Jean et Roland de Mirabelle...Monsieur Gerard de Moerzeque mary de sa seur..."[1642]. “Jean de Rovere van Hale, Simon van Hale et Roland de Mirabello” guaranteed payment of a debt to the town of Gent by “Guillaume van Artevelde”, dated 23/24 Oct 1349[1643].

Three brothers:

1. SIMON di Mirabello dit de Haelen (-before 13 May 1370). “Jean de Rovere van Hale, Simon van Hale et Roland de Mirabello” guaranteed payment of a debt to the town of Gent by “Guillaume van Artevelde”, dated 23/24 Oct 1349[1644]. A charter dated 13 May 1370 records a settlement decided by “her Hyweine van Vaernewike, riddere, her Hughen van der Mast, canoene van Sente Veerelden in Ghend, Willemme van Artevelde, ende Claise van der Sickelen” concerning the succession “van der versterften Symoens van Mirabeele, die men hiet van Hale”, noting the agreement between “Symon, Symoens zone van Hale was, heesschende was, met gaders joffrouwen Zwanen, ziere zuster, Jhanne, haren hoem, die men heet de Roevere van Hale, als van der versterften Symoens, harer...vader was vornomt” and naming “mijn heere Vranke van Hale...Symoen end joffrou Aneeze zijn moeder...”[1645]. m AGNES van den Zweerde[1646], daughter of --- (-after 13 May 1370). She is named in the 13 May 1370 charter cited above. Simon & his wife had two children:

a) SIMON di Mirabello . “Guillaume van Artevelde et Simon van Hale” guaranteed payment of a debt by “Franc van Hale, fils de Simon”, dated 15 Apr 1361[1647]. He is named in the 13 May 1370 charter cited above.

b) ZWANE di Mirabello (-after 13 May 1370). She is named in the 13 May 1370 charter cited above. De Pauw names her “religieuse en 1370”[1648].

2. FRANCON di Mirabello . “Guillaume van Artevelde et Simon van Hale” guaranteed payment of a debt by “Franc van Hale, fils de Simon”, dated 15 Apr 1361[1649].

3. JEAN [di Mirabello] de Roovere van Haelen (-after 13 May 1370). “Jean de Rovere van Hale, Simon van Hale et Roland de Mirabello” guaranteed payment of a debt to the town of Gent by “Guillaume van Artevelde”, dated 23/24 Oct 1349[1650]. “Jean de Rovere van Hale, Simon van Hale et Roland de Mirabello” guaranteed payment of a debt to the town of Gent by “Guillaume van Artevelde”, dated 23/24 Oct 1349[1651]. He is named in the 13 May 1370 charter cited above.

Chapter 8. HEREN van GISTEL (GHISTELLES)

Gistel is a village 5 kilometres inland due south of Oostende in the present-day Belgian province of West-Vlaanderen. The history of Gistel was summarised by Le Grand in the mid-19th century[1652]. Confirmed references to the seigneurial family of Gistel emerge in the primary sources from the late 1120s. Grootjans-Hulpiau reproduces some useful epitaphs of members of the seigneurial family in his mid-19th century Mémoire concerning Gistel[1653]. Details have been included below, although the monuments were presumably erected a few centuries after the deaths of the persons they commemorate and some details are probably inaccurate. Dumont includes the family in his compilation, but his reconstruction bears little relationship with what follows and should probably be ignored[1654]. The family was studied in detail in the mid-19th century by Limburg-Stirum who reproduces charters, data from which has been incorporated in this section[1655]. Gailliard provides some background to earlier generations of the family (presumably legendary), supposedly descended from “Wulfard van Ghistelle, qui vint de Danemark pour s’établir en Flandre au village de Onser-Vrouwe-ter-Kercke en 1050” where he built his castle in 1060[1656]. No reliable published genealogy of the Gistel family has been found. In particular, secondary sources differ in relating how junior branches of the family descended from the main line. The following reconstruction reflects the primary source documentation which has been found but does not attempt to link all family members. There are therefore many gaps which will only be filled if more primary source material emerges.

A. HEREN van GISTEL

1. CHRISTIAN van Gistel (-after 6 Mar 1151). Galbert de Bruges records that on 11 Jul 1128 “Christianus de Gistela et fratres Walteri Pennati-mendacii” went to Bruges (in support of Guillaume de Normandie Count of Flanders) and placed “filium suum” as a hostage[1657]. “...Balduini Gandensis, Walteri Tornacensis, Danielis Thermundensis, Theoderici castellani de Dicasmuta, Thancmari de Straten, Christiani de Gistela” witnessed the charter dated 1129 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed donations to Oudenburg abbey made by “Conon...filius Adelardi atque frater Walteri quondam Buticularii”[1658]. "Daniele de Tenremunda, Theoderico camerario de Beverna, Lamberto de Rinegels, Christiano de Gistela..." witnessed the charter dated 1133 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated "censum...de Gistela" to Saint-Bertin[1659]. "...Radulphus Brugensis castellanus, Anselmus Yprensis, Xpristianus de Gistela, Willelmus de Aldenburg, Gervasius de Prato…" witnessed the charter dated 1146 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to Furnes abbey[1660]. “...Eustachii camerarii, Henrici castellani de Aldenborg...Christiani de Gistella” witnessed the charter dated 6 Mar 1151 under which “Walterus de Heines advocatus ecclesie sancti Petri Aldenborg” confirmed donations to Oudenburg made by “patre meo Conone atque patruo meo Waltero”[1661]. m ---. The name of Christian’s wife is not known. Christian & his wife had one child:

a) son . Galbert de Bruges records that on 11 Jul 1128 “Christianus de Gistela et fratres Walteri Pennati-mendacii” went to Bruges (in support of Guillaume de Normandie Count of Flanders) and placed “filium suum” as a hostage[1662].

[Two possible brothers:]

1. ROBERT van Gistel (-after 1153). A charter of Thierry Count of Flanders dated 1152 was witnessed by “...Robertus et Simon de Ghistelle...”[1663]. “...Robertus et Simon de Ghistelle, Henricus de Aldenburch...” witnessed the charter dated 1153 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed a sale of property to Afflighem abbey[1664].

2. [SIMON van Gistel (-after 1153). A charter of Thierry Count of Flanders dated 1152 was witnessed by “...Robertus et Simon de Ghistelle...”[1665]. “...Robertus et Simon de Ghistelle, Henricus de Aldenburch...” witnessed the charter dated 1153 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed a sale of property to Afflighem abbey[1666].]

No primary source has been found which indicates the parentage of Arnold van Gistel or whether he was related to the earlier Gistel family members named above.

1. ARNOLD van Gistel (-[1188/1201]). Châtelain de Ghistelles: Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed that “Arnoldus vicecomes de Gistella cum uxore sua Agnete” donated property “in parochia de Erneghem et Westkerca et Roxem et Bekeghem, inter Pita et Watervalla...decimam...ab ecclesia S. Nicolai de Ribelmund” to Oudenburg abbey by charter dated 1180, witnessed by “...Gerardus vicecomes de Aldenburg...Christianus de Gistella...”[1667]. “...Eustatii camerarii, Gerardi de Gremberghe, Walteri de Nivenvella...Arnulphi de Ghistella, Sigeri de Borenhem, Lamberti de Domo” witnessed the charter dated 1188 under which Philippe Count of Flanders emancipated the abbey of Bruges Saint-André[1668]. m AGNES, daughter of --- (-after Jun 1221). Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed that “Arnoldus vicecomes de Gistella cum uxore sua Agnete” donated property “in parochia de Erneghem et Westkerca et Roxem et Bekeghem, inter Pita et Watervalla...decimam...ab ecclesia S. Nicolai de Ribelmund” to Aldenburg abbey by charter dated 1180[1669]. “Agnes castellana de Gistele” donated revenue to the church of Gistel St. Marie, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Rogeri, Walteri, Gilberti et Rodberti”, by charter dated 1211[1670]. “Walterus de Ghistela dominus de Domo” donated “decimam de Ernenghem Broch” to Oudenburg abbey, with the consent of “Helswint uxore mea Agnete matre mea”, by charter dated Jul 1219[1671]. “Johannes dominus de Nigella et castellanus de Brugis” noted that “nobilis mulier Agnes preconnissa de Ghistella” had founded a chapel at Gistel, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Rogeri et Walteri” and in the presence of “Philippi comitis Namurcensis...tum temporis...Flandrie balivus”, by charter dated Jun 1221[1672]. Arnold & his wife had [five] children:

a) ROGER van Gistel (-after Jun 1221). “Arnoldus de Aldenardo” donated revenue “apud Volandre” to Harlebeek church, at the request of “nobilis viri Rogeri de Ghistella”, by charter dated 1200[1673]. “Agnes castellana de Gistele” donated revenue to the church of Gistel St. Marie, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Rogeri, Walteri, Gilberti et Rodberti”, by charter dated 1211[1674]. “Rogerus miles de Ghistela” confirmed that “Balduinus fs Algoti” had donated property to Bruges St. Andreas by charter dated 31 Jan 1219[1675]. “Johannes dominus de Nigella et castellanus de Brugis” noted that “nobilis mulier Agnes preconnissa de Ghistella” had founded a chapel at Gistel, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Rogeri et Walteri” and in the presence of “Philippi comitis Namurcensis...tum temporis...Flandrie balivus”, by charter dated Jun 1221[1676]. m ---. The name of Roger’s wife is not known. Roger & his wife had one child:

i) ARNOLD van Gistel (-1226). The necrology of Gistel records the death in 1226 of “Arnoldus juvenis de Ghistellea”[1677]. “Ig. capellanus de Ghistella et J. miles de Nova Ecclesia et J. clericus domini de Ghistella” noted an agreement between “dominum R. presbyterum...in Ghistella” and “B. militem de Isenghem” relating to the testament of “bone memorie Arnulphus quondam filius Rogeri militis de Ghistella”, with the consent of “dominus etiam W. de Ghistella et B. sepedictus miles dominus de Isenghem”, by charter dated Nov 1240[1678].

b) WALTER [I] van Gistel (-4 Feb [1241/45]). “Agnes castellana de Gistele” donated revenue to the church of Gistel St. Marie, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Rogeri, Walteri, Gilberti et Rodberti”, by charter dated 1211[1679]. Heer van Huis. Heer van Gistel.

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c) GILBERT van Gistel (-after 1211). “Agnes castellana de Gistele” donated revenue to the church of Gistel St. Marie, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Rogeri, Walteri, Gilberti et Rodberti”, by charter dated 1211[1680].

d) ROBERT van Gistel (-23 Oct ----, after 1211). “Agnes castellana de Gistele” donated revenue to the church of Gistel St. Marie, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Rogeri, Walteri, Gilberti et Rodberti”, by charter dated 1211[1681]. The necrology of Gistel records the death “in octobri die Severini episcopi” of “Roberti filii Ahngnes de Ghistella”[1682].

e) [ADELISE van Gistel (-10 Sep ----). The necrology of Gistel records the death “Sep 10” of “Adelis f^ae castellanie”[1683]. The parentage of Adelise is not specified, but Arnold (who is described as “vicecomes” [=châtelain] may be her father.]

The parentage of the following persons has not been ascertained:

1. JAN van Gistel (-1218, bur Gistel). Heer van Gistel. An epitaph at Gistel records “Mynheere Janne Ruddere heere van Ghistele” who died 1218 and of “vr Drielle myns heerens dochtere van Lichtervelde heer Jans wyfe” who died 1204[1684]. m DRIELLE van Lichtervelde, daughter of --- Heer van Lichtervelde & his wife --- (-1204, bur Gistel). An epitaph at Gistel records “Mynheere Janne Ruddere heere van Ghistele” who died 1218 and of “vr Drielle myns heerens dochtere van Lichtervelde heer Jans wyfe” who died 1204[1685].

2. GISELINK van Gistel (-1253, bur Gistel). An epitaph at Gistel records “myn heere Ghiselinck van Ghistele, Ruddere die bleef in wich in Zeelandt” who died 1253 and of “heer Wulfaert van Ghistele Ruddere die bleef in wych in Zeelandt...” who died 1253[1686].

3. WULFARD van Gistel (-1253, bur Gistel). An epitaph at Gistel records “myn heere Ghiselinck van Ghistele, Ruddere die bleef in wich in Zeelandt” who died 1253 and of “heer Wulfaert van Ghistele Ruddere die bleef in wych in Zeelandt...” who died 1253[1687].

4. WILLEM van Gistel (-after Dec 1255). “Wilhelmus de Ghistella et Christina eius uxor” sold property “inter Nordhaghe et Emortere” to “Henrico canonico Beate Marie Brugensis” by charter dated Dec 1255[1688]. m CHRISTINA, daughter of --- (-after Dec 1255). “Wilhelmus de Ghistella et Christina eius uxor” sold property “inter Nordhaghe et Emortere” to “Henrico canonico Beate Marie Brugensis” by charter dated Dec 1255[1689].

5. AGNES van Gistel (-[29 Apr 1242/Feb 1250]). The chronology suggests that Agnes may have belonged to the same generation in the Gistel family as the children of Walter [I] Heer van Gistel (see below). “Wilhelmus escouteta de Maldenghem miles et Agnes...uxor mea” sold “omnem decimam nostram in parochia de Suenkercka” to “Roberto decano et capitulo B. Donatiani in Brugis” by charter dated 29 Apr 1242[1690]. “Willelmus dominus de Maldenghem” founded a chapel “in ecclesia de Maldenghem”, for the souls of “Agnetis de Ghistella, Margarete de Wattina, quondam uxorum mearum”, with the consent of “Philippum dnum de Maldeghem filium Willelmi”, by charter dated Feb 1250[1691]. m (before 29 Apr 1242) as his second wife, WILLEM Heer van Maldeghem, son of FILIP [I] Burggraaf van Maldegem & his wife Marie de Hainaut (-[Feb 1250/1255]).

WALTER [I] van Gistel, son of ARNOLD van Gistel & his wife Agnes --- (-4 Feb [1241/45]). “Agnes castellana de Gistele” donated revenue to the church of Gistel St. Marie, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Rogeri, Walteri, Gilberti et Rodberti”, by charter dated 1211[1692]. “Boidinus de Metra” guaranteed the fidelity of “Galterus de Gistella” to Philippe II King of France by charter dated Dec 1215[1693]. Heer van Huis: “Walterus de Ghistela dominus de Domo” donated “decimam de Ernenghem Broch” to Oudenburg abbey, with the consent of “Helswint uxore mea Agnete matre mea” and assuring ratification by “filios ac filias nostras saltem duos majores natu” when they reached the age of majority, by charter dated Jul 1219[1694]. “Johannes dominus de Nigella et castellanus de Brugis” noted that “nobilis mulier Agnes preconnissa de Ghistella” had founded a chapel at Gistel, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Rogeri et Walteri” and in the presence of “Philippi comitis Namurcensis...tum temporis...Flandrie balivus”, by charter dated Jun 1221[1695]. Charters dated 5 Mar 1226 (O.S.) and 16 Apr 1229 relate to the appointment of “Wauthier de Ghistelles dominus de Domo” as arbitrator in disputes[1696]. “W--- de Gistella miles et H--- uxor eius” donated revenue from Gistel to Bruges St. Andreas by charter dated Aug 1230[1697]. Heer van Gistel: “W. dominus de Ghistella et Helsuindis uxor eius” assigned a debt in favour of “Johanne filio nostro primogenito” by charter dated Mar 1239[1698]. “Ig. capellanus de Ghistella et J. miles de Nova Ecclesia et J. clericus domini de Ghistella” noted an agreement between “dominum R. presbyterum...in Ghistella” and “B. militem de Isenghem” relating to the testament of “bone memorie Arnulphus quondam filius Rogeri militis de Ghistella”, with the consent of “dominus etiam W. de Ghistella et B. sepedictus miles dominus de Isenghem”, by charter dated Nov 1240[1699]. The necrology of Gistel records the death “4 Feb” of “Dnus Walterus de Ghistella” and his donation to Gistel[1700].

m HELSWINDE, daughter of --- (-24 Jan 1249). “Walterus de Ghistela dominus de Domo” donated “decimam de Ernenghem Broch” to Oudenburg abbey, with the consent of “Helswint uxore mea Agnete matre mea”, by charter dated Jul 1219[1701]. “W--- de Gistella miles et H--- uxor eius” donated revenue from Gistel to Bruges St. Andreas by charter dated Aug 1230[1702]. “W. dominus de Ghistella et Helsuindis uxor eius” assigned a debt in favour of “Johanne filio nostro primogenito” by charter dated Mar 1239[1703]. The necrology of Gistel records the death “24 Jan 1249” of “Heiltrudis Dna de Domo uxor Dni Walteri militis de Ghistella”[1704].

Walter [I] & his wife had five children:

1. JAN [I] van Gistel (-before Jan 1272). “W. dominus de Ghistella et Helsuindis uxor eius” assigned a debt in favour of “Johanne filio nostro primogenito” by charter dated Mar 1239[1705]. Heer van Gistel. “Johannes miles dictus dominus de Ghistella” donated his “jus...in scholis de Ghistella” to Bruges St. Andreas by charter dated May 1245[1706]. “Johannes de Ghistella miles” donated property “in Ghistella...quam teneo ratione baluvie ex parte Margarete sororis mee etatem legitimam non habentis...nunc habens sex annos” to Bruges St. Andreas, with the consent of “Elisabeth uxoris mee”, with “dominum Ghiselinum militem fratrem meum...” acting as fiduciaries, by charter dated May 1247[1707]. Heer van Vormezeele, Heer van Huis: “Johannes de Ghistella miles de Formesella et de Domo dominus et Isabella...uxor mea” confirmed that “fratris nostri Walteri de Ghistella militis” had donated “decime...in Artrika” to Bruges St. Donatien, and “Walterus de Ghistella miles filius quondam domini Walteri de Ghistella militis” donated revenue from “parochiam de Artrika”, with the consent of “fratris mei junioris Sygeri”, by charter dated Jul 1255[1708]. “Bauduins castelains de Lens” confirmed that “mesire [...dominus] Jehans de Ghistele chevaliers [...dominus de Formiselles] et me dame se femme...Isabella necnon et Walterus primogenitus eorum et heres” had donated “le dime le quele il tenoient de mi...de Reininghelst” to Ypres Saint-Martin by charter dated late-Oct 1255[1709]. “Johans de Ghistele cevaliers sires de Formenseles” confirmed that Guy Count of Flanders has “fait sa propre dete por Wautier men fil envers Nicholon de Courceles borgois d’Arras” by charter dated Dec 1259[1710]. “Sygerus de Ghistella miles et Yda uxor mea” confirmed that “Akettus de Artrika et Katerina eius uxor” had sold property “in parochia de Artreka” to Bruges Saint-Donatien, with the consent of “fratris nostri domini Johannis de Ghistella militis”, by charter dated Nov 1261[1711]. He died before the Ocr 1272 charter of his son Jan [II], cited below. m (after 6 Jan 1236) ISABELLE van Vormezeele, daughter of WALTER Heer van Vormezeele & his wife Aelidis --- (-after Oct 1255). “Walterus dominus de Formosellis” donated property “inter viam que ducit de Formosellis apud Witscate et Stratum Furnensem” to the church of Vormezeele, with the consent of “Aelidis uxoris mee et Isabelle primogenitie filie mee”, by charter dated 6 Jan 1236[1712]. “Johannes de Ghistella miles de Formesella et de Domo dominus et Isabella...uxor mea” confirmed that “fratris nostri Walteri de Ghistella militis” had donated “decime...in Artrika” to Bruges St. Donatien, and “Walterus de Ghistella miles filius quondam domini Walteri de Ghistella militis” donated revenue from “parochiam de Artrika”, with the consent of “fratris mei junioris Sygeri”, by charter dated Jul 1255[1713]. “Bauduins castelains de Lens” confirmed that “mesire [...dominus] Jehans de Ghistele chevaliers [...dominus de Formiselles] et me dame se femme...Isabella necnon et Walterus primogenitus eorum et heres” had donated “le dime le quele il tenoient de mi...de Reininghelst” to Ypres Saint-Martin by charter dated late-Oct 1255[1714]. Jan [I] & his wife had four children:

a) WALTER [II] van Gistel (-before Oct 1272). “Bauduins castelains de Lens” confirmed that “mesire [...dominus] Jehans de Ghistele chevaliers [...dominus de Formiselles] et me dame se femme...Isabella necnon et Walterus primogenitus eorum et heres” had donated “le dime le quele il tenoient de mi...de Reininghelst” to Ypres Saint-Martin by charter dated late-Oct 1255[1715]. “Johans de Ghistele cevaliers sires de Formenseles” confirmed that Guy Count of Flanders has “fait sa propre dete por Wautier men fil envers Nicholon de Courceles borgois d’Arras” by charter dated Dec 1259[1716]. Heer van Vormezeele. He was deceased in Oct 1272, the date of the charter in which his brother Jan [II] is named as Heer van Vormezeele. m as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Créquy, daughter of PHILIPPE Seigneur de Créquy & his wife --- de Picquigny. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that “Philippus...de Creki” married “sorore Vicedomini de Penkengni Gerardi” by whom he had “liberos...filiarum...una...Margareta” who married firstly “primogenito domini de Gistele” and had “unum...filium, qui post mortem domini Walteri successit in terra de Furmeselles”, secondly “Jacobo de Archicourt...defuncto sine liberis”, thirdly “domino Walloni de Beure”, and fourthly “domino de Trasengnies”[1717]. Marguerite married secondly Jacques d’Archicourt, thirdly Walo de Beure, and fourthly as his second wife, Oste [VI] Seigneur de Trazegnies. Walter & his wife had one child:

i) JAN van Gistel (-[Jan/Oct] 1272). Heer van Vormezeele. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that “primogenito domini de Gistele” and had “unum...filium, qui post mortem domini Walteri successit in terra de Furmeselles”[1718]. “Jehan de Ghistelle seigneur de Formiseles et de Le Wastine” had granted “la terre de Cauclar, de Erneghien, de Le Wale” to “Rogier mon frère”, providing for the situation if “Willames mes frères et Jean le sieux Wautier mon frère” died without heirs, by charter dated end-Jan 1272[1719]. He was deceased in Oct 1272, the date of the charter in which his paternal uncle Jan [II] is named as Heer van Vormezeele.

b) JAN [II] van Gistel (-Dec 1289). “Jehan de Ghistelle seigneur de Formiseles et de Le Wastine” had granted “la terre de Cauclar, de Erneghien, de Le Wale” to “Rogier mon frère”, providing for the situation if “Willames mes frères et Jean le sieux Wautier mon frère” died without heirs, by charter dated end-Jan 1272[1720].

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c) ROGER van Gistel (-after [1299/1300]). Heer van Couckelaere. “Jehan de Ghistelle seigneur de Formiseles et de Le Wastine” had granted “la terre de Cauclar, de Erneghien, de Le Wale” to “Rogier mon frère”, providing for the situation if “Willames mes frères et Jean le sieux Wautier mon frère” died without heirs, by charter dated end-Jan 1272[1721]. “...Johannes de Guistelle, Guillelmus de Guistelle...Rogerus de Gistella...” was named among the knights who swore allegiance to Guy Count of Flanders in 1275[1722]. “Mabilia domina de Weda” appointed “consanguineum meum dominum Rogerum de Ghistella militem” to negotiate with Oudenburg abbey on her behalf by charter dated Sep 1275[1723]. “Rogier van Ghistele ende Boudene” issued a charter dated end-Aug 1280[1724]. A charter dated 26 Dec 1285 names “Jan van Gistel heer van Woestine et Rogier van Gistel, broers”[1725]. Charters dated 28 Jan 1291 (N.S.) and 7 Jan 1297 (N.S.) name “me sire Rogier de Ghistele ridder”[1726]. A list of knights in Flanders dated to [1299/1300] names “Monseigneur Rogier de Ghistele ridder...li sire de Ghistiele ridder”[1727]. Limburg-Stirum suggests that Roger was either killed at Courtrai in 1302 or captured with Guy Count of Flanders[1728]. m MARIE van Lichtervelde, daughter of --- van Lichtervelde & his wife [--- van Nevele] (-1300, bur Wervick). An epitaph at Wervick records the burial of “madame Marie de Lichtervelde...espouse de Monsr Rogier de Ghistelle chlr, dame de Wervij et de Rumbeke” who died 1300, displaying her quarters “Lichtervelde; ---: Nevele: Werveke”[1729]. Roger & his wife had two children:

i) ISABELLE van Gistel (-after 19 Jun 1363). “Ysabiaus de Ghistele dame de Cysoiing fille jadis monsignour Rogier de Ghistiele chevalier, feme jadis a noble homme monsignour Ernoul seignour de Cysoing, et ber de Flandres” returned revenue to Oudenburg, with the consent of “me...seur Margriete dame de Briffeuls...et dou signour de Briffeuls sen marit...Jehans” by charter dated 18 May 1320[1730]. Vrouw van Wervick. Louis Count of Flanders issued judgment 19 Jun 1363 ordering “les hommes que la Delle de Wervicq, fille de Roger de Ghistelle, avait à Rumbeke” to pay certain costs[1731]. m ARNOUL de Cysoing, son of HELLIN de Cysoing & his second wife Aelis van Diest (-[1314/18 May 1320]).

ii) MARGARETA van Gistel . “Ysabiaus de Ghistele dame de Cysoiing fille jadis monsignour Rogier de Ghistiele chevalier, feme jadis a noble homme monsignour Ernoul seignour de Cysoing, et ber de Flandres” returned revenue to Oudenburg, with the consent of “me...seur Margriete dame de Briffeuls...et dou signour de Briffeuls sen marit...Jehans” by charter dated 18 May 1320[1732]. m (before 18 May 1320) JEAN [I] d’Antoing Seigneur de Briffeuil, son of ---. Europäische Stammtafeln shows “Jean [I] d’Antoing dit de Briffeuil”, as the son of Alard d’Antoing Seigneur de Briffeuil who is shown in the document HAINAUT, but does not show this marriage[1733].

d) WILLEM van Gistel (-after Jul 1308). “Jehan de Ghistelle seigneur de Formiseles et de Le Wastine” had granted “la terre de Cauclar, de Erneghien, de Le Wale” to “Rogier mon frère”, providing for the situation if “Willames mes frères et Jean le sieux Wautier mon frère” died without heirs, by charter dated end-Jan 1272[1734]. “...Johannes de Guistelle, Guillelmus de Guistelle...Rogerus de Gistella...” was named among the knights who swore allegiance to Guy Count of Flanders in 1275[1735]. Heer van Wytschaete. “Mesires Guillaume de Ghisteles sires de Scades chevalier et me dame Marie sa femme fille monsigneur de Steenhuuse” exchanged property with Ypres Saint-Martin by charter dated early-Jul 1308[1736]. m MARIE van Steenhuize, daughter of GERARD de Trazegnies Heer van Steenhuize & his wife --- (-after Jul 1308). “Mesires Guillaume de Ghisteles sires de Scades chevalier et me dame Marie sa femme fille monsigneur de Steenhuuse” exchanged property with Ypres Saint-Martin by charter dated early-Jul 1308[1737]. As her husband’s parents were married “after 6 Jan 1236” (see above), the chronology suggests that Marie’s father was Gerard van Steenhuize. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests that the Quartes and Calonne families, named in the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations cited below, may have descended from this couple[1738].

2. GISELINK van Gistel (-killed in battle Zeeland [1254]). “Johannes de Ghistella miles” donated property “in Ghistella...quam teneo ratione baluvie ex parte Margarete sororis mee etatem legitimam non habentis...nunc habens sex annos” to Bruges St. Andreas, with the consent of “Elisabeth uxoris mee”, with “dominum Ghiselinum militem fratrem meum...” acting as fiduciaries, by charter dated May 1247[1739]. The necrology of Gistel records the death “die translationis Sancti Thome in mense July...in projectu itineris...interfectoris in Zelandia 1253” of “Giselinus de Ghistelle miles”[1740].

3. WALTER van Gistel (-[Feb or 6 Aug] 1257). “Johannes de Ghistella miles de Formesella et de Domo dominus et Isabella...uxor mea” confirmed that “fratris nostri Walteri de Ghistella militis” had donated “decime...in Artrika” to Bruges St. Donatien, and “Walterus de Ghistella miles filius quondam domini Walteri de Ghistella militis” donated revenue from “parochiam de Artrika”, with the consent of “fratris mei junioris Sygeri”, by charter dated Jul 1255[1741]. The necrology of Gistel records the death “Feb die Transfigurationis 1257” of “Walterus de Ghistella miles filius Walteri de Ghistella militis”[1742]. [An epitaph at Gistel records “dominus Walterus de Ghistella miles” who died “XXII Kal Feb” 1287[1743].]

4. SIGER van Gistel (-after Nov 1261). “Johannes de Ghistella miles de Formesella et de Domo dominus et Isabella...uxor mea” confirmed that “fratris nostri Walteri de Ghistella militis” had donated “decime...in Artrika” to Bruges St. Donatien, and “Walterus de Ghistella miles filius quondam domini Walteri de Ghistella militis” donated revenue from “parochiam de Artrika”, with the consent of “fratris mei junioris Sygeri”, by charter dated Jul 1255[1744]. “Sygerus de Ghistella miles et Yda uxor mea” confirmed that “Akettus de Artrika et Katerina eius uxor” had sold property “in parochia de Artreka” to Bruges Saint-Donatien, with the consent of “fratris nostri domini Johannis de Ghistella militis”, by charter dated Nov 1261[1745]. m IDA, daughter of ---. “Sygerus de Ghistella miles et Yda uxor mea” confirmed that “Akettus de Artrika et Katerina eius uxor” had sold property “in parochia de Artreka” to Bruges Saint-Donatien, with the consent of “fratris nostri domini Johannis de Ghistella militis”, by charter dated Nov 1261[1746].

5. MARGRIET van Gistel ([1240/41]-after May 1247). “Johannes de Ghistella miles” donated property “in Ghistella...quam teneo ratione baluvie ex parte Margarete sororis mee etatem legitimam non habentis...nunc habens sex annos” to Bruges St. Andreas, with the consent of “Elisabeth uxoris mee”, with “dominum Ghiselinum militem fratrem meum...” acting as fiduciaries, by charter dated May 1247[1747].

JAN [II] van Gistel, son of JAN [I] Heer van Gistel & his wife Isabelle van Vormezeele (-Dec 1289). A charter dated Oct 1272 names “Jan van Gistel ridder heer van Voormezele en van Woestine”[1748]. “Jehan de Ghistelle seigneur de Formiseles et de Le Wastine” had granted “la terre de Cauclar, de Erneghien, de Le Wale” to “Rogier mon frère”, providing for the situation if “Willames mes frères et Jean le sieux Wautier mon frère” died without heirs, by charter dated end-Jan 1272[1749]. “Joannes de Gistella miles dominus de Formesellis et Wastina” established Augustinians at Bruges Saint-Nicolas by charter dated Jan 1275[1750]. “...Johannes de Guistelle, Guillelmus de Guistelle...Rogerus de Gistella...” was named among the knights who swore allegiance to Guy Count of Flanders in 1275[1751]. “Rogier van Ghistele ende Boudene” issued a charter dated end-Aug 1280[1752]. A charter dated 26 Dec 1285 names “Jan van Gistel heer van Woestine et Rogier van Gistel, broers”[1753]. A monumental inscription at Gistel church records the death “XIII Kal Aug” in 1290 of “heere Jan ruddere, heere van Ghistelle, Vormezeele en van Woestine”[1754]. This date is proved incorrect by the agreement on the division of his territories between his widow and his children dated Apr 1290 (see below). The necrology of Gistel records the death “in decembri die Nicasi martyris” in 1289 of “domini Johannis de Ghistelles militis”[1755]. [An epitaph at Gistel records “Myn heere Jan Ruddere heere van Ghistelles Vormiseele en van Woestine” who died “XIII Kal Aug” 1280[1756].]

m ISABELLE van de Woestijne, daughter of [WULFARD van de Woestijne & his wife ---]. Limburg-Stirum records that tarifs show that “le tonlieu de Bruges” belonged to “Jean de Ghistelles seigneur de Vormezeele et à Wulfard seigneur de la Woestine” in 1252 and 1262, and that in 1272 Wulfard was represented by “Isabelle dame de la Woestine épouse de Jean de Ghistelles”[1757]. “Isabeau veuve de…Jean Seigneur de Ghistelle, dame de la Wastinne et Jean son fils Sire de Ghistelle” agreed the division of territories, on the advice of “monseigneur Roger de Ghistelle et de monseigneur Willaume de Ghistelle son frère”, by charter dated Apr 1290 which names “ses autres enfans ayant leur âge: Philippe, Wautier, Alix et Isabeau”[1758]. Limburg-Stirum records that an act dated Jun 1293 shows that proceeds from “le tonlieu de Bruges” were divided between “Isabelle de la Woestine...et son fils Jean de Ghistelles”[1759].

Jan [II] & his wife had five children:

1. JAN [III] van Gistel (-28 Aug 1315, bur Bruges, église des Augustins). “Isabeau veuve de…Jean Seigneur de Ghistelle, dame de la Wastinne et Jean son fils Sire de Ghistelle” agreed the division of territories, on the advice of “monseigneur Roger de Ghistelle et de monseigneur Willaume de Ghistelle son frère”, by charter dated Apr 1290 which names “ses autres enfans ayant leur âge: Philippe, Wautier, Alix et Isabeau”[1760]. Heer van Gistel. Limburg-Stirum records that an act dated Jun 1293 shows that proceeds from “le tonlieu de Bruges” were divided between “Isabelle de la Woestine...et son fils Jean de Ghistelles”[1761]. A list of knights in Flanders dated to [1299/1300] names “Monseigneur Rogier de Ghistele ridder...li sire de Ghistiele ridder” [the latter presumably referring to Jan [III] Heer van Gistel][1762]. Limburg-Stirum says that Jan [III] joined the cause of Philippe IV King of France against Guy Count of Flanders, commenting that “on ignore les motifs”, and founded with others “le parti connu sous le nom de Leliaerts ou partisan du Lys” (Limburg-Stirum records some of Jan`s subsequent exploits), dated to before 1301 (no sources cited)[1763]. The [Mar/Apr] 1316 charter addressed to his wife, quoted below, indicates that Jan [III] was deceased at the time. m firstly (contract Jun 1289) MARGUERITE de Durbuy, daughter of GERARD van Limburg Seigneur de Durbuy & his wife Mechtild von Kleve (-before 1305). The marriage contract between “Gérars de Luxenbourgh sires de Durbuy et Mehaus sa feme...no...fille Margherite” and “mon seigneur Jehan de Ghistele chevalier fille à...mon seigneur Jehan seingneur de Ghistele, de Formeseles et de Le Wastine”, providing for part of the dowry paid “envers no fille Katherine dame de Vorne”, is dated Jun 1289[1764]. m secondly (before 1305) as her first husband, ISABELLE Dame d’Oudenburg et de Merckem, Chambellane de Flandre, daughter of --- (-after Sep 1330). Heiress of la chambellanie of Flanders, and of the seigneuries d’Oudenburg et de Merckem. “Jan here van Gistele ende camerlinc van Vlaendren ruddere ende mijn vrouwe Isabeel vrouwe van Oudenbergh, van Gistele, van Merkeem ende camerlinge van Vlaenderen zyn wyf” granted property to “Gillis Hubrecht portre van Brugge”, naming “Janne, Gerarde, Wulfarde, Charle ende Joncvrouwen Margrieten zijne kinder van zinen eersten wive”, by charter dated 1305[1765]. “Monsieur de Flandres” notified “Madame de Ghistielle, Chamberlench de Flandre” of the rights of “li Chamberlench” by charter dated [Mar/Apr] 1316[1766]. She married secondly Robert d’Ailly Seigneur de Fontaines. A charter dated Sep 1330 records an agreement between “monseigneur Guillaume de Auxonne ou non et pour monseigneur de Flandres” and “madame Ysabiel dame de Ally” for the sale of “le tiere de Odenbourc, de Markehem, le cambrelage de Flandres”, with the consent of “segneur et mary monseigneur de Ally”[1767]. Jan [III] & his first wife had five children:

a) JAN [IV] van Gistel (-killed in battle Crécy 26 Aug 1346). “Jan here van Gistele ende camerlinc van Vlaendren ruddere ende mijn vrouwe Isabeel vrouwe van Oudenbergh, van Gistele, van Merkeem ende camerlinge van Vlaenderen zyn wyf” granted property to “Gillis Hubrecht portre van Brugge”, naming “Janne, Gerarde, Wulfarde, Charle ende Joncvrouwen Margrieten zijne kinder van zinen eersten wive”, by charter dated 1305[1768]. Heer van Gistel. Louis Count of Flanders restored certain rights to “Jehan de Ghistelle chevaliers” in relation to “la ville...de Ghistelle” by charter dated 7 Apr 1333 (O.S.)[1769]. “Nobles de Flandre:…Jean dit Seigneur de Ghistelle…Jean de Ghistelle [not yet identified]…Gérard de Ghistelle Seigneur de la Wastinne…” subscribed the 1336 peace treaty between Louis Count of Flanders and Jean Duke of Brabant[1770]. Kervyn de Lettenhove’s commentary on Froissart’s chronicles records the muster list of combattants at “la bataille de monseigneur Loys conte de Flandres, de Nevers et de Rethel...à Aire et à Bapaumes”, from 26 Mar to 27 Sep 1340, which includes “chevaliers bannerets de la conté de Flandres...Ledit monseigneur de Flandres...Jehan sire de Ghistelles”, a later passage recording his payments between 27 Mar and 27 Sep as well as increase in payments from 19 Jul when “Guérart de Guistelle” was knighted[1771]. A monumental inscription in Gistel church records the death “te Kersy den xxiii ougst” of “myn heere Jan die was van Ghistelles”[1772]. Limburg-Stirum records that unnamed authors reported that Jan [IV] was killed “dans un ravin écarté” by supporters of [Charles de Valois] Comte d’Alençon whom Jan had killed to avenge the death of [Louis I] Count of Flanders (no sources cited)[1773]. m firstly YOLANDE de Dorlens, daughter of --- (-12 Mar 1326, bur Gistel). A monumental inscription in Gistel church records the death “op St. Gregorius dach 1326” of “vr. Yola myns heerens dochtere van Dorlens”[1774]. [m secondly (after 1326) MARIE de Luxembourg, daughter of [WALERAN [II] de Luxembourg Seigneur de Ligny-en-Barrois, de Roussy et de La Roche & his wife Guyotte Châtelaine de Lille] (-Jun 1337, bur Gistel). A monumental inscription in Gistel church records the death “te Kersy den xxiii ougst” of “myn heere Jan die was van Ghistelles” and “1337 in juing” of “zy vr. Marie van Lutsenborch myns heerens Walrands dochtere”, with the arms of Luxembourg[1775]. Limburg-Stirum suggests that Grootjans-Hulpiau reproduced the epitaph “me paraît-il d’une manière très imparfaite” but he does not indicate the precise parts which he considers inaccurate[1776]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln, Marie was the daughter of Waléran [I] de Luxembourg Seigneur de Ligny[1777]. The chronology suggests that this parentage is unlikely to be correct. The children of Waléran [I] were born between 1272 and 1288, which makes Jan [IV] de Gistel’s marriage to his daughter after 1326 unlikely as Marie would have been approaching the end of her child-bearing years. If the Gistel church epitaph is correct, it is more likely that Marie was the daughter of Waléran [II]. Recently, Hervé Douxchamps has suggested that Jan [IV]’s suggested Luxembourg marriage never took place, casting doubt on the reliability of the epitaph extracts which have been published[1778]. It is true that the arms of Luxembourg could have been introduced into the Gistel family only following the marriage of Jan [III] and Marguerite de Durbuy, but later epitaphs can be unreliable.] m [secondly/thirdly] ([after 1337?]) MARIE, daughter of --- (-after 24 Oct 1350). A charter dated 24 Oct 1350 records a donation made in the name of “Marie de weduwe mins heeren van Ghistele”[1779]. Limburg-Stirum names her “Marie de Haveskerke” but cites no source which confirms her family origin, although he comments that “il est positif qu’il y eut, à cette époque, une alliance entre les maisons de Ghistelles et d’Haveskerke, tous les écrivains, qui se sont occupé de la famille de Ghistelles, sont unanimes sur ce point” (which without further details hardly represents reliable corroboration of the fact)[1780]. Dumont (many parts of whose reconstruction do not reflect the primary source material cited in the present document and whose reliability cannot be assumed) names her “Marie de Haveskercke, dame héritière de Straete, fille de Pierre”[1781]. Her marriage date is indicated on the basis that Jan [IV]’s supposed second marriage is correct and, if so, that the dates in the epitaphs cited above are correct (which is far from certain). Jan [IV] & his [first] wife had one child:

i) MARIE van Gistel (-after 4 Sep 1381). Limburg-Stirum provides no indication of the correct identity of the mother of the children of Jan [IV][1782], although the date of Marie’s first marriage indicates that she must presumably have been born from her father’s first marriage. A register of fiefs compiled in 1408 by André de Maubeuge records that “Thomas”, son of “heer Aert van Diest borchgraef van Antwerpen” and his wife “Lysbeth van Bretaingnen uyt Vranckryck”, married firstly “vrouw van Woudenberghe” and secondly in 1337 “des heeren dochter van Ghistelle in Vlanderen...Maria”[1783]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not been identified. “Marie de Ghistelles dame de Diest et Henri son fils seigneur de Diest et de Zeelhem et châtelain d’Anvers” acknowledged receipt of money paid “au seigneur de Hamale, pour leurs fille et sœur respective Jeanne de Diest”, by charter dated 6 Nov 1360[1784]. “Marie de Ghistelles dame de Diest et Henri son fils seigneur de Diest et de Zeelhem et châtelain d’Anvers” acknowledged receipt of money from “son frère Jean de Ghistelles” by charter dated 1361[1785]. m firstly (1337) as his second wife, THOMAS Heer van Diest, son of ARNOUT [V] Heer van Diest & his wife Isabelle de Mortagne (-8 Nov 1349). m secondly (before 18 Nov 1358) as his second wife, ROBERT de Condé Seigneur de Bailleul, son of GUILLAUME de Condé Seigneur de Bailleul & his wife Beatrix de Thourotte (-13 Apr 1359).

Jan [IV] & his [first/second] wife had [two] children:

ii) [GERARD van Gistel (-after 27 Sep 1340). Kervyn de Lettenhove’s commentary on Froissart’s chronicles records the muster list of combattants at “la bataille de monseigneur Loys conte de Flandres, de Nevers et de Rethel...à Aire et à Bapaumes”, from 26 Mar to 27 Sep 1340, which includes “chevaliers bannerets de la conté de Flandres...Ledit monseigneur de Flandres...Jehan sire de Ghistelles”, a later passage recording his payments between 27 Mar and 27 Sep as well as increase in payments from 19 Jul when “Guérart de Guistelle” was knighted[1786]. The document specifies no family relationship between “Jehan” and “Guérart”. However, the date seems late for Jan [IV]’s brother Gerard to have been knighted: it seems possible therefore than Gerard was Jan’s son who, if that is correct, would have predeceased his father.]

iii) JAN [V] van Gistel (-[1380]). A chronicle entitled “Van de heeren van Ghistel” records in 1336 that “Jan heere van Ghistele ende vrau Marie zyn wyfe ende mer Jan van Ghistele ruddere huer oudste zuene” founded “St. Jans capelle te Ghistele”[1787]. Heer van Gistel.

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Jan [IV] & his [second/third] wife had [one child]:

iv) [ROGER van Gistel ([1338/42?]-[1384/early 1391]). Follow the hyperlink below for discussion of this possible parentage of Roger van Gistel Heer van Dudzele.]

- GISTEL, HEREN van DUDZELE.

Jan [IV] & his [second/third] wife [or [his mistress] ---] had [one child], whose possible illegitimacy is suggested by the illegitimacy of her husband:

v) [MARGARETA [Maria] van Gistel (-Mechelen 10 Mar 1405, bur Mechelen Sint Romboutskerk). De Pauw records that Francon married “Marie de Ghistelles, fille de Jean V ‘le grand Sire’; morte à Malines le 10 mars 1405, entérrée avec son mari à Saint-Rombaut”[1788]. A charter dated 1366 records “Margaretha van Ghistele, her Vrancx wijf van Hale” as a fiefholder in Brugge[1789]. A charter dated to [1381/84] records “vrauwe Marie dochtere mijns heere Jans van Ghistele twijf mijns her Vranx van Ale/vrauwe Maria filia mijns heeren van Ghistele, uxor mer Vranx van Ale” as a fiefholder in Brugge[1790]. m as his second wife, FRANCON di Mirabello, illegitimate son of JEAN [Giovanni] di Mirabello & his mistress --- (-Mechelen 9 Aug 1375, bur Mechelen Sint Romboutskerk).]

b) GERARD van Gistel ([1285/90?]-[1346/Jun 1354], bur Aeltre/Aalter). “Jan here van Gistele ende camerlinc van Vlaendren ruddere ende mijn vrouwe Isabeel vrouwe van Oudenbergh, van Gistele, van Merkeem ende camerlinge van Vlaenderen zyn wyf” granted property to “Gillis Hubrecht portre van Brugge”, naming “Janne, Gerarde, Wulfarde, Charle ende Joncvrouwen Margrieten zijne kinder van zinen eersten wive”, by charter dated 1305[1791]. Heer van de Woestijne.

- GISTEL, HEREN van de WOESTIJNE.

c) WOLFARD van Gistel (-after [1362/63], bur Marly near Valenciennes). “Jan here van Gistele ende camerlinc van Vlaendren ruddere ende mijn vrouwe Isabeel vrouwe van Oudenbergh, van Gistele, van Merkeem ende camerlinge van Vlaenderen zyn wyf” granted property to “Gillis Hubrecht portre van Brugge”, naming “Janne, Gerarde, Wulfarde, Charle ende Joncvrouwen Margrieten zijne kinder van zinen eersten wive”, by charter dated 1305[1792]. Heer van Waudrinpraele.

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d) KAREL van Gistel . “Jan here van Gistele ende camerlinc van Vlaendren ruddere ende mijn vrouwe Isabeel vrouwe van Oudenbergh, van Gistele, van Merkeem ende camerlinge van Vlaenderen zyn wyf” granted property to “Gillis Hubrecht portre van Brugge”, naming “Janne, Gerarde, Wulfarde, Charle ende Joncvrouwen Margrieten zijne kinder van zinen eersten wive”, by charter dated 1305[1793].

e) MARGARETA van Gistel . “Jan here van Gistele ende camerlinc van Vlaendren ruddere ende mijn vrouwe Isabeel vrouwe van Oudenbergh, van Gistele, van Merkeem ende camerlinge van Vlaenderen zyn wyf” granted property to “Gillis Hubrecht portre van Brugge”, naming “Janne, Gerarde, Wulfarde, Charle ende Joncvrouwen Margrieten zijne kinder van zinen eersten wive”, by charter dated 1305[1794]. Limburg-Stirum records that Margareta married “Jean de la Gruthuuse seigneur de Grimberghe et de Pollaer” and that the couple made their testament at Bruges 25 Oct 1339 (no source reference)[1795]. This appears to relate to Jan van de Aa Heer van Gruthuuse en van Pollare, son of Gerard van de Aa & his wife Katharina Vrouw van Gruuthuse (-1360), but according to Butkens his wife was Margareta van Dutsele, daughter of Until more information comes to light, the marriage of Margareta van Gistel should be treated with caution.

2. PHILIP van Gistel . “Isabeau veuve de…Jean Seigneur de Ghistelle, dame de la Wastinne et Jean son fils Sire de Ghistelle” agreed the division of territories, on the advice of “monseigneur Roger de Ghistelle et de monseigneur Willaume de Ghistelle son frère”, by charter dated Apr 1290 which names “ses autres enfans ayant leur âge: Philippe, Wautier, Alix et Isabeau”[1796].

3. WALTER van Gistel ). “Isabeau veuve de…Jean Seigneur de Ghistelle, dame de la Wastinne et Jean son fils Sire de Ghistelle” agreed the division of territories, on the advice of “monseigneur Roger de Ghistelle et de monseigneur Willaume de Ghistelle son frère”, by charter dated Apr 1290 which names “ses autres enfans ayant leur âge: Philippe, Wautier, Alix et Isabeau”[1797]. Vander Haer records that Marguerite de Durbuy [wife of Jan [III] Heer van Gistel] renounced rights over “la terre de la Motte paroisse d’Armentières” [part of her dowry] in favour of “Gautier de Ghistelle frere de son mary” by charter dated 20 May 1229 [misdated][1798]. Limburg-Stirum says that “Gauthier de Ghistelles” founded “la branche des seigneurs d’Eskelbeke et de La Motte”, extinct “au commencement du XIXe siècle” (no sources cited)[1799]. An epitaph at Lille Saint-Pierre records the death 17 Dec 1385 of “madame Jehanne de Bevre, fille de monsr Thierry de Bevre, chevalier, sr de Dixmude, et de dame Alexandre d’Ollehain, ladite dame Jenne jadis espeuse à...Jean de Ghistelle, chevalier, sr. d’Esclebecq”[1800].

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4. ALIX van Gistel . “Isabeau veuve de…Jean Seigneur de Ghistelle, dame de la Wastinne et Jean son fils Sire de Ghistelle” agreed the division of territories, on the advice of “monseigneur Roger de Ghistelle et de monseigneur Willaume de Ghistelle son frère”, by charter dated Apr 1290 which names “ses autres enfans ayant leur âge: Philippe, Wautier, Alix et Isabeau”[1801].

5. ISABELLE van Gistel . “Isabeau veuve de…Jean Seigneur de Ghistelle, dame de la Wastinne et Jean son fils Sire de Ghistelle” agreed the division of territories, on the advice of “monseigneur Roger de Ghistelle et de monseigneur Willaume de Ghistelle son frère”, by charter dated Apr 1290 which names “ses autres enfans ayant leur âge: Philippe, Wautier, Alix et Isabeau”[1802].

JAN [V] van Gistel, son of JAN [IV] Heer van Gistel & his [first wife Yolande de Dorlens/second wife [Marie de Luxembourg]] (-[1380]). A chronicle entitled “Van de heeren van Ghistel” records in 1336 that “Jan heere van Ghistele ende vrau Marie zyn wyfe ende mer Jan van Ghistele ruddere huer oudste zuene” founded “St. Jans capelle te Ghistele”[1803]. Assuming that the date of death of Jan [IV]’s first wife is correctly recorded in 1326 in the epitaph quoted above, it is unlikely that a son born from Jan [IV]’s later marriage(s) would have been a knight (“ruddere”) in 1336. Limburg-Stirum provides no indication of the authorship of this chronicle although, as the latest entry dates to 1503, it can hardly be considered conclusive in relation to events occurring more than 150 years earlier, in the absence of other corroboration. The difficulty is complicated by the alleged unreliability of the relevant published epitaph extracts, as discussed above in the context of Jan [IV]’s supposed second marriage to Marie de Luxembourg. In conclusion, the chronology does point to Jan [V] being born from his father’s first marriage, but the relevant sources are not reliable enough to provide certainty on the identity of his mother. As an aside, it should be noted that the name “Yolande” (Jan [IV]’s first wife) is not found among any of the known descendants of Jan [V] which are shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[1804], although the absence of use of a name is not conclusive evidence. “Marie de Ghistelles dame de Diest et Henri son fils seigneur de Diest et de Zeelhem et châtelain d’Anvers” acknowledged receipt of money from “son frère Jean de Ghistelles” by charter dated 1361[1805]. Limburg-Stirum says that “on fixe la mort de Jean IV de Ghistelles à l’année 1405, mais je crois qu’il mourut vers l’année 1380” (no sources cited)[1806].

m ISABELLA van Rodes, daughter of GERARD van Rodes Heer van Ingelmunster & his wife --- (-1364). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. Limburg-Stirum records that Jan [V] married “Isabelle de Rodes dame d’Ingelmunster, de Vive, du Broeucq et de Rupst, fille et héritière de Gerard de Rodes” and her death in 1364 (no sources cited)[1807].

Jan [V] & his wife had four children:

1. JAN [VI] van Gistel (-early 1417). Heer van Gistel. A proxy was given 1394 to “Pierre de Merlie saige en droit” to take possession of “la terre d’Havrincourt et de la vicomté de Bligny”, given as dowry to “Jeanne de Ghistelle” by “Gaucher de Châtillon son aïeul et Jean de Ghistelle son père”[1808]. “Jean de Ghistelle et sa femme Jeanne de Châtillon” consented to the repurchase of “Havrincourt” by “Gaucher de Châtillon” from “Jean de Chalon” by charter dated 1395[1809]. A charter dated 5 May 1418 records the death in the early months of 1417 of “Janne heren van Ghistelle ende van Inghelmunster” who had married “Jeanne de Chatillon”[1810]. m firstly MARGARETA van Reigaarsvliet, daughter of FILIPS van Reigaarsvliet & his wife ---. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the 1381 charter which names [her daughter] “Isabella, dochter mijns here mer Jans van Ghistele die hi hadde bij vrauwe Mergrieten zinen wive dochter mijns here Philips van Reingheersvliete” having fiefs from the town of Bruges[1811]. m secondly JEANNE de Châtillon, daughter of GAUCHER de Châtillon Vicomte de Blaigny, Seigneur de La Fère-en-Tardenois & his wife Jeanne --- (-after 1409). Duchesne records her parentage and marriage[1812]. A charter dated 29 Apr 1389 records “Jan heer van Gistel, gehuwd met Jehane van Sasteljoen”[1813]. “Jean de Ghistelle et sa femme Jeanne de Châtillon” consented to the repurchase of “Havrincourt” by “Gaucher de Châtillon” from “Jean de Chalon” by charter dated 1395[1814]. A chronicle entitled “Van de heeren van Ghistel” records in 1409 “Jehanne de Chastillon dame de Ghistelle et de St Lambert” acknowledged receipt from “Raoul Lestine notre receveur” of revenue from “Marle, a la Tombelle et à Francqueville”[1815]. Jan [VI] & his first wife had [three] children:

a) ISABELLE van Gistel (-after 18 Jan 1438, bur Gistel Notre-Dame). A charter dated 1381 records “vrauwe Lisebette van Dornike mijns her Roegiers wijf van Ghistele”, “mijn her Guy van Ghistele” and “Isabella, dochter mijns here mer Jans van Ghistele die hi hadde bij vrauwe Mergrieten zinen wive dochter mijns here Philips van Reingheersvliete” having fiefs from the town of Bruges[1816]. A charter dated 1384 [misdated?] records “joncvrauwe Ysabeele filia mijns here van Ghistele“, “vrauwe Mergriete filia mijns heeren van Ghistele, vrauwe van Dannoy” and “vrauwe Cateline filia mijns heeren van Ghistele twijf mer Wouters van Kerssebeke” as having fiefs from Bruges[1817]. “Isabella dame van Gistel, Vendeuil en Ingelmunster, dame de Meaux” divided territories, inherited from “notre...pere monseigneur Jehan seigneur de Guistelle et d’Anglemoustier, messire Loys de Guistelle notre frere et messire Guy de Guistelle notre oncle”, between “haar kinderen Jeanne de Bethune (gehuwd met Jan van Luxembourg) en Jacqueline de Bethune (gehuwd met Arnoul d’Ailly)” by charter dated 26 Feb 1423 (N.S.)[1818]. “Ysabel dame de Guistelle, de Vendueil, d’Englemonstier et vicontesse de Meaulx” and her sons-in-law and daughters agreed the succession of “feus de nobles memoires monseigneur de Guistelle nostre pere et messire Louys de Guistelle son fils nostre frere”, granting revenue “sur le grand tonlieu de Bruges” to “la Dame de Hezewic nostre seur...messire Henry de Diest...le seigneur de Herzebecq...à cause de feuë sa femme nostre seur...le seigneur de Commines à cause de feuë sa femme nostre seur...la dame de Gasebec nostre seur...”, by charter dated 13 Feb 1434 (O.S.?)[1819]. A document dated 1435 records “Ysabeele vrauwe van Ghistele, van Inghelmuestre, van Vendeuil ende vicontesse van Meaulx” holding fiefs from Bruges[1820]. The testament of “Ysabeau dame de Ghistelle, de Venduel, d’Englemonstier et vicontesse de Meaulx”, dated 18 Jan 1438, requested burial “en l’église de Notre Dame de Ghistelle”, bequeathed property to “sa fille la comtesse de Liney...les chastel et terre de Ghistelle...son beau-fils...le Comte de Liney...Margot de Picquegni...en avancement et au traité de son mariage...au Vidame d’Amiens et à sa fille la Vidamesse...Ysabelet fille dudit Vidame...Annette fille dudit Vidame...Percheval bastard de Ghistelle...Absalon bastard de Ghistelle...Salehadin bastard de Ghistelle...Lunequin bastarde de Ghistelle...Margotine sa seur bastarde”, and appointed “son...nepueu le Seigneur de Crequy et ses...cousins Messire Guillaume de Halwin et Messire Jaques de Lievin chevaliers” as executors[1821]. An epitaph at Gistel records “Mevr. Isabelle vr. van Ghistelle ux. mer. Robrecht van Bethune Burchgrave van Meaux”[1822]. Grootjans-Hulpiau records that Isabelle “des grooten heeren van Ghistelles dochtere”, widow of Robert de Béthune, died “dans le voyage d’Italie qu’elle avait entrepris pour se rendre à Rome”[1823]. She is named as deceased in a charter dated 24 Oct 1446[1824]. m (after 1387) as his third wife, ROBERT de Béthune Vicomte de Meaux, son of JEAN de Béthune Seigneur de Vendeuil & his first wife Jeanne de Coucy (-Feb 1408).

b) [MARGARETA van Gistel . A charter dated 1384 [misdated?] records “joncvrauwe Ysabeele filia mijns here van Ghistele“, “vrauwe Mergriete filia mijns heeren van Ghistele, vrauwe van Dannoy” and “vrauwe Cateline filia mijns heeren van Ghistele twijf mer Wouters van Kerssebeke” having fiefs from Bruges[1825]. The date of this document suggests that Jan [V] van Gistel was Margareta’s father, but this can only be verified with more information about her chronology and that of her husband. Was she the same person as Margareta who is named immediately below? m --- Heer van Dannoy, son of ---.]

c) MARGARETA van Gistel (-[15 Sep 1418/1424]). Balthau records her parentage and first marriage[1826]. “Jeanne de Béthune contesse de Marle et de Soissons” paid “nos...oncle et tante messire Mahieu Seigneur de Roye et dame Marguerite de Guistelle sa femme” for his ransom for release from England, as an advance for the marriage of “Marguerite de Roye nostre cousine sa fille”, by charter dated 15 Sep 1418[1827]. Limburg-Stirum assumes that Margareta was born from her father’s first marriage [hence the payment] but the possibility of her birth from her father’s second marriage cannot be excluded[1828]. m firstly GILBERT [IV] Heer van Leeuwergem, son of --- (-Lesbos [1397], bur Lesbos). m (after 1397) as his first wife, MATHIEU Seigneur de Roye, son of JEAN de Roye Seigneur d’Aunoy et de Muret & his first wife Jeanne de Béthune (-after 1440, bur Ourscamp).

Jan [VI] & his [first/second] wife had two children:

d) MARIE van Gistel . Wauters records her family origin and marriage[1829]. Limburg-Stirum records her parentage and marriage, assuming that Marie was born from her father’s first marriage but the possibility of her birth from her father’s second marriage cannot presumably be excluded[1830]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. m DANIEL Seigneur de Bouchout, son of DANIEL de Bouchout & his wife Elisabeth Eggloy (-Apr 1432).

e) JAN van Gistel (-[near Auxerre] 1412). Limburg-Stirum says that “j’ignore si [Jean] était issu du premier ou du second mariage [de son père]”[1831]. Limburg-Stirum records that Jan took part in “l’expédition dirigée en 1408 par Jean Sans Peur duc de Bourgogne contre les Liégeois...à la bataille d’Othée” with his brother Lodewijk van Gistel and that both “sont cités dans la chanson consacrée à cette bataille” (“messire Jehan de Guistelle...messire Loys de Guistelle...”)[1832]. Jean Duke of Burgundy confirmed Gistel to “notre...cousin le Seigneur de Ghistelle...et notre...cousin conseiller et chanbellan messire Jehan de Ghistelle son fils ainé” by charter dated 2 Feb 1410 (O.S.?)[1833]. Limburg-Stirum records that Jan “accompagna le duc Jean au siège de Bourges” in 1412 and “mourut en route au retour, quand le duc de Bourgogne se rendait à Auxerre pour signer la paix...”[1834]. An epitaph at Lille Franciscans records “Jean de Ghistelles chevalier seigneur de Wulfyncke, grand veneur de Flandre, fils de...Jean chevalier seigneur de Ghistelles dernier du nom et armes de Ghistelles, gouverneur et capitale général de Flandre” who died during his father’s lifetime in 1400 [misdated][1835].

Jan [VI] & his second wife had six children:

f) JOHANNA van Gistel (-[Feb 1423/1431]). The marriage contract between “Jean de Chalon-Châtelbelin” and “Jeanne de Ghistelle” is dated 1393[1836]. “Gaucher de Châtillon vicomte de Bligny” granted “la vicomté de Bligny et les terres d’Orcueil et Chaumesnil” to “Jeanne de Ghistelle sa nièce [=petite fille] fille de Jean de Ghistellle seigneur d’Esglemontier et de Jeanne de Châtillon fille du seigneur de Père, femme de Jean de Chalon-Châtelbelin” by charter dated 1393[1837]. A proxy was given 1394 to “Pierre de Merlie saige en droit” to take possession of “la terre d’Havrincourt et de la vicomté de Bligny”, given as dowry to “Jeanne de Ghistelle” by “Gaucher de Châtillon son aïeul et Jean de Ghistelle son père”[1838]. The testament of Jean de Chalon Seigneur de Châtelbelin, dated 3 May 1396, granted dower to his “compagne Jeanne de Guistelle”[1839]. Clerc records her second marriage in early Dec 1398[1840]. m firstly (contract 1393) as his second wife, JEAN de Chalon Seigneur de Châtelbelin, son of TRISTAN de Chalon Seigneur de Châtelbelin & his first wife Jeanne de Vienne killed in battle Nikopolis 11 Sep 1396). m secondly (early Dec 1398) JEAN de Neuchâtel Seigneur de Montagu, son of THIEBAUT [VII] Seigneur de Neuchâtel [en Bourgogne] & his wife Marguerite de Bourgogne (-Apr 1433).

g) MARIE van Gistel (-after 1411). Limburg-Stirum records her parentage noting that she was named at her convent in sources dated 1407 and 1411[1841]. Nun at Soissons Notre-Dame.

h) LODEWIJK van Gistel (-killed in battle Azincourt 25 Oct 1415). Limburg-Stirum records that Lodewijk received revenue “sur les terres de la Tombelle, de Franqueville et de Marle” from “son grand-père Gaucher de Châtillon” by charter dated 5 Jun 1395 (no source citation)[1842]. Limburg-Stirum records that Jan took part in “l’expédition dirigée en 1408 par Jean Sans Peur duc de Bourgogne contre les Liégeois...à la bataille d’Othée” with his brother Lodewijk van Gistel and that both “sont cités dans la chanson consacrée à cette bataille” (“messire Jehan de Guistelle...messire Loys de Guistelle...”)[1843]. Limburg-Stirum records his death at Azincourt (no source cited)[1844]. He is named in the 26 Feb 1423 charter of his sister Isabelle, quoted above. m (8 Sep 1415) as her first husband, JEANNE de Luxembourg, daughter of JEAN de Luxembourg Seigneur de Beauvoir et de Richebourg & his wife Marguerite d’Enghien Ctss di Conversano et de Brienne, dame d'Enghien (-1420). Limburg-Stirum records her parentage and marriage, noting wedding presents recorded in accounts dated 1415 and 1416[1845]. She married secondly (28 Oct 1419) as his first wife, Jean Vicomte de Melun Burchgraaf van Gent Seigneur d'Antoing et d'Epinoy.

i) CATHARINA van Gistel (-before 13 Feb [1435]). Limburg-Stirum records her parentage and marriage[1846]. A charter dated 1384 [misdated?] records “joncvrauwe Ysabeele filia mijns here van Ghistele“, “vrauwe Mergriete filia mijns heeren van Ghistele, vrauwe van Dannoy” and “vrauwe Cateline filia mijns heeren van Ghistele twijf mer Wouters van Kerssebeke” having fiefs from Bruges[1847]. Damen records that Wouter van Kersbeek paid dues respecting “op zijn goide van Overhem”, which he held from “des heren dochter van Ghistel” whom he had married, in 1401/02[1848]. Vrouw van “Herzebecq ou Gaesbeeck”: “Ysabel dame de Guistelle, de Vendueil, d’Englemonstier et vicontesse de Meaulx” and her sons-in-law and daughters agreed the succession of “feus de nobles memoires monseigneur de Guistelle nostre pere et messire Louys de Guistelle son fils nostre frere”, granting revenue “sur le grand tonlieu de Bruges” to “la Dame de Hezewic nostre seur...messire Henry de Diest...le seigneur de Herzebecq...à cause de feuë sa femme nostre seur...le seigneur de Commines à cause de feuë sa femme nostre seur...la dame de Gasebec nostre seur...”, by charter dated 13 Feb 1434 (O.S.?)[1849]. m (before 1401/02) WALTER van Kersbeek Heer van Stalle en Goetsenhoven, son of JAN van Kersbeek Heer van Goetsenhoven & his wife Maria van Stalle (-before 22 Jun 1447). Damen names his parents, provides some details of his career, and records his date of death[1850].

j) JOHANNA van Gistel (-9 Oct 1431, bur Comines). Limburg-Stirum records her parentage and marriage[1851]. Epitaphs at Commines church record the burial of “Jean de la Clyte chevalier seigneur de Commines” who died 13 May 1443 and of “Jeanne de Ghistelles” who died 9 Oct 1431[1852]. An epitaph at Comines records her death 1431[1853]. “Ysabel dame de Guistelle, de Vendueil, d’Englemonstier et vicontesse de Meaulx” and her sons-in-law and daughters agreed the succession of “feus de nobles memoires monseigneur de Guistelle nostre pere et messire Louys de Guistelle son fils nostre frere”, granting revenue “sur le grand tonlieu de Bruges” to “la Dame de Hezewic nostre seur...messire Henry de Diest...le seigneur de Herzebecq...à cause de feuë sa femme nostre seur...le seigneur de Commines à cause de feuë sa femme nostre seur...la dame de Gasebec nostre seur...”, by charter dated 13 Feb 1434 (O.S.?)[1854]. m as his first wife, JEAN de la Clyte Seigneur de Comines, son of COLARD de la Clyte Seigneur de Renescure et du Til & his wife Jeanne de Waziers Dame de Comines (-13 May [1443 or 1448], bur Comines).

k) ELISABETH [Johanna] van Gistel (-after 13 Feb [1435]). Limburg-Stirum records her parentage and marriage[1855]. “Ysabel dame de Guistelle, de Vendueil, d’Englemonstier et vicontesse de Meaulx” and her sons-in-law and daughters agreed the succession of “feus de nobles memoires monseigneur de Guistelle nostre pere et messire Louys de Guistelle son fils nostre frere”, granting revenue “sur le grand tonlieu de Bruges” to “la Dame de Hezewic nostre seur...messire Henry de Diest...le seigneur de Herzebecq...à cause de feuë sa femme nostre seur...le seigneur de Commines à cause de feuë sa femme nostre seur...la dame de Gasebec nostre seur...”, by charter dated 13 Feb 1434 (O.S.?)[1856]. m as his second wife, HENDRIK van de Leck Heer van Heeswyck, son of ---.

Jan [VI] had six illegitimate children by unknown mistresses:

l) KAREL van Gistel (-bur 1412, bur Brugge Notre-Dame). Limburg-Stirum records his parentage, noting that he became “maître du tonlieu de Bruges”, and his epitaph at Bruges Notre-Dame which records the burial of “Carel van Ghistele, bailliu ende meester van den grooten Thol van Brugghe” who died 1412[1857]. m ---. The name of Karel’s wife is not known. Karel & his wife had one child:

i) JAN van Gistel (-after 1447). “Jan Van Ghistele filius Karels” is named in a charter dated 1447[1858].

m) PERCIVAL van Gistel (-14 Jan 1486, bur Lessinghe). The testament of “Ysabeau dame de Ghistelle, de Venduel, d’Englemonstier et vicontesse de Meaulx”, dated 18 Jan 1438, bequeathed property to “...Percheval bastard de Ghistelle...Absalon bastard de Ghistelle...Salehadin bastard de Ghistelle...Lunequin bastarde de Ghistelle...Margotine sa seur bastarde”[1859]. An epitaph at Lessinghe records the burial of “dominus Perceval Bt de Ghistelle, pbre” who died 14 Jan 1486[1860].

n) ABSALOM van Gistel . The testament of “Ysabeau dame de Ghistelle, de Venduel, d’Englemonstier et vicontesse de Meaulx”, dated 18 Jan 1438, bequeathed property to “...Percheval bastard de Ghistelle...Absalon bastard de Ghistelle...Salehadin bastard de Ghistelle...Lunequin bastarde de Ghistelle...Margotine sa seur bastarde”[1861].

o) SALADIN van Gistel (-22 Dec 1482, bur Lessinghe). The testament of “Ysabeau dame de Ghistelle, de Venduel, d’Englemonstier et vicontesse de Meaulx”, dated 18 Jan 1438, bequeathed property to “...Percheval bastard de Ghistelle...Absalon bastard de Ghistelle...Salehadin bastard de Ghistelle...Lunequin bastarde de Ghistelle...Margotine sa seur bastarde”[1862]. An epitaph at Lessinghe records the burial of “noble homme Saladin de Ghistelle fils batard de...Jan sr de Ghistelle, Inghelmunster, Reijghersvliet, Harnes et de Maubraij” who died 22 Dec 1482 and “dam^le --- fille de Jan fs Lucx Costere”[1863]. m --- Costere, daughter of JAN Costere & his wife ---. An epitaph at Lessinghe records the burial of “noble homme Saladin de Ghistelle fils batard de...Jan sr de Ghistelle, Inghelmunster, Reijghersvliet, Harnes et de Maubraij” who died 22 Dec 1482 and “dam^le --- fille de Jan fs Lucx Costere”[1864]. Saladin & his wife had two children:

i) JAN van Gistel (-14 --- 1512, bur Lessinghe). An epitaph at Lessinghe records the burial of “Jan van Ghistelle, fs Saladin” who died 1512 “den 24 sporcle”[1865].

ii) CORNELIS van Gistel (-5 Dec 1516, bur Lessinghe). An epitaph at Lessinghe records the burial of “Cornelis van Ghistelle, fs Saladin” who died 5 Dec 1516[1866].

p) LUNEQUIN van Gistel . The testament of “Ysabeau dame de Ghistelle, de Venduel, d’Englemonstier et vicontesse de Meaulx”, dated 18 Jan 1438, bequeathed property to “...Percheval bastard de Ghistelle...Absalon bastard de Ghistelle...Salehadin bastard de Ghistelle...Lunequin bastarde de Ghistelle...Margotine sa seur bastarde”[1867].

q) MARGARETA van Gistel . The testament of “Ysabeau dame de Ghistelle, de Venduel, d’Englemonstier et vicontesse de Meaulx”, dated 18 Jan 1438, bequeathed property to “...Percheval bastard de Ghistelle...Absalon bastard de Ghistelle...Salehadin bastard de Ghistelle...Lunequin bastarde de Ghistelle...Margotine sa seur bastarde”[1868].

2. GUY van Gistel (-before 26 Feb 1423). A charter dated 1381 records “mijn her Guy van Ghistele f. mijns heren” holding “een leen de stede ten Gruuthuse bi Zente Kathelinen bi Brugghe”[1869]. A charter dated 1381 records “mijn her Guy van Ghistele” having fiefs from the town of Bruges[1870]. A charter dated 1384 records “mijn heer Guy filius mijns heere van Ghistele” having fiefs from Bruges[1871]. He is named in the following document of his niece: “Isabella dame van Gistel, Vendeuil en Ingelmunster, dame de Meaux” divided territories, inherited from “notre...pere monseigneur Jehan seigneur de Guistelle et d’Anglemoustier, messire Loys de Guistelle notre frere et messire Guy de Guistelle notre oncle”, between “haar kinderen Jeanne de Bethune (gehuwd met Jan van Luxembourg) en Jacqueline de Bethune (gehuwd met Arnoul d’Ailly)” by charter dated 26 Feb 1423 (N.S.)[1872]. m (1409) AGNES de Berlaimont dite de Floyon, daughter of ---. Limburg-Stirum records her family origin and marriage noting that the couple founded masses at Bruges Saint-Catherine in 1409, ratified by Guy’s widow by charter dated 19 Sep 1426[1873].

3. MARIE van Gistel (-10 Mar [1405/06], bur Mechelen St Rombout). A charter dated 1381 records “vrauwe Marie, dochtere mijns heere Jans van Ghistele twijf mijns her Vrans van Ale”, “mijn vrauwe van Brimeu, dochtere mijns heeren van Ghistele”, “mijn her Guy van Ghistele f. mijns heren” holding “een leen de stede ten Gruuthuse bi Zente Kathelinen bi Brugghe”[1874]. A charter dated 1384 records “vrauwe Marie filia mijns heeren van Ghistele, uxor mer Vranx van Ale” having fiefs from Bruges[1875]. A chronicle entitled “Van de heeren van Ghistel” records the death 10 Mar 1405 of “Marie van Ghistele, dochter was mynsheere van Ghistele, huus vrauw van heer Vranc van Halen, heere van Lilloo” and the epitaphs “to Mechelen, in Sinte Rombouts kerke” of “her Vranc van Halen die heere was van Lillo” who died 9 Aug 1375 and “vrau Mari syns wyfe...” who died 10 Mar 1405[1876]. m FRANS van Ale, son of --- (-9 Aug 1375).

4. --- van Gistel . A charter dated 1381 records “vrauwe Marie, dochtere mijns heere Jans van Ghistele twijf mijns her Vrans van Ale”, “mijn vrauwe van Brimeu, dochtere mijns heeren van Ghistele”, “mijn her Guy van Ghistele f. mijns heren” holding “een leen de stede ten Gruuthuse bi Zente Kathelinen bi Brugghe”[1877]. m --- van Brimeu, son of ---.

B. GISTEL, HEREN van de WOESTIJNE

GERARD van Gistel, son of JAN [III] Heer van Gistel & his first wife Marguerite de Durbuy ([1285/90?]-[1346/Jun 1354], bur Aeltre/Aalter). “Jan here van Gistele ende camerlinc van Vlaendren ruddere ende mijn vrouwe Isabeel vrouwe van Oudenbergh, van Gistele, van Merkeem ende camerlinge van Vlaenderen zyn wyf” granted property to “Gillis Hubrecht portre van Brugge”, naming “Janne, Gerarde, Wulfarde, Charle ende Joncvrouwen Margrieten zijne kinder van zinen eersten wive”, by charter dated 1305[1878]. Heer van de Woestijne. “Nobles de Flandre:…Jean dit Seigneur de Ghistelle…Jean de Ghistelle [not yet identified]…Gérard de Ghistelle Seigneur de la Wastinne…” subscribed the 1336 peace treaty between Louis Count of Flanders and Jean Duke of Brabant[1879]. “...les Seigneurs de Flandre:…Wulfard de Ghistelle, l’oncle...Gérard de Ghistelle…” subscribed the 3 Dec 1339 peace treaty between Jean Duke of Brabant and Louis Count of Flanders[1880]. Gerard presumably died before Jun 1354, the date of the dispensation quoted below for the marriage of his son Jan who is named in that document as “seigneur de Woestine”. An epitaph at Aeltere records the burial of “dnus Gherardus de Ghistelle dnus de Woestijne”[1881]. Limburg-Stirum says that he considers Gerard as “le fondateur de la branche des seigneurs de la Woestyne” (no sources cited)[1882].

m [firstly] CATHERINE de Tronchiennes, daughter of ---. Limburg-Stirum records that Gerard van Gistel founded an anniversary at Aeltre/Aalter for himself and for “Catherine de Tronchiennes sa femme”[1883].

[m secondly YOLANDE van Maldegem, daughter of [FILIP [IV] Heer van Maldegem & his second wife Yolande de Mortagne] (-[before 1354?]). Limburg-Stirum records that in 1365 Jan van Gistel “et son épouse Marguerite de Longueval” founded their anniversaries at Aeltre/Aalter and confirmed the anniversaries found by Gerard van Gistel and by “Yolente de Maldeghem dame de la Woestyne”[1884]. The name of Yolande’s husband has not been ascertained. One possibility is that she was the first wife of Jan van Gistel, and maybe the mother of later Heren van de Woestijne from the Gistel family. If that is correct, she died before 1354. Another possibility is that she was the second wife of Gerard van Gistel, whom he married after Catherine de Tronchiennes. Insufficient information has been found about the Maldegem family to test the chronology of these two possibilitiies.]

Gerard & his wife had one child:

1. JAN van Gistel (-[9 Jul 1365/Apr 1366]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified, but it is suggested by his inheritance of Woestijne and his confirmation of the anniversary founded by his supposed father Gerard, cited below. Heer van de Woestijne. Louis Count of Flanders instructed “le bailli de Bruges” to receive an “acte de déshéritance...du schouteldomme de Courtrai...[et de] Neveldriesch dans la dite ville” from “Marguerite de Longueval dame de Nevele, assistée de son époux et bail Jean de Ghistelles seigneur de la Woestine” by charter dated 6 Jul 1358[1885]. A charter dated 9 Jul 1365 records that “minheer Jan van de Woestine heer van Nevele” sold a house in Gent[1886]. Limburg-Stirum records that in 1365 Jan van Gistel “et son épouse Marguerite de Longueval” founded their anniversaries at Aeltre/Aalter and confirmed the anniversaries found by Gerard van Gistel and by “Yolente de Maldeghem dame de la Woestyne”[1887]. Jan had no children by his Longueval wife as Nevele was inherited by her cousin after she died. [m firstly YOLANDE van Maldegem, daughter of [FILIP [IV] Heer van Maldegem & his second wife Yolande de Mortagne] (-[before 1354?]). Limburg-Stirum records that in 1365 Jan van Gistel “et son épouse Marguerite de Longueval” founded their anniversaries at Aeltre/Aalter and confirmed the anniversaries found by Gerard van Gistel and by “Yolente de Maldeghem dame de la Woestyne”[1888]. The name of Yolande’s husband has not been ascertained. One possibility is that she was the first wife of Jan van Gistel, and maybe the mother of later Heren van de Woestijne from the Gistel family. If that is correct, she died before 1354. Another possibility is that she was the second wife of Gerard van Gistel, whom he married after Catherine de Tronchiennes. Insufficient information has been found about the Maldegem family to test the chronology of these two possibilitiies.] m [secondly] (Papal dispensation [Jun] 1354, 12 Jul 1354) as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Longueval Vrouw van Nevele, widow of JAN van Gavre Seigneur d’Aischove, daughter of JEAN de Longueval & his first wife Marguerite de Mortagne (-before 17 Apr 1369). A charter dated Jun 1254 records the dispensation for the marriage obtained by “Jean de Ghistelle seigneur de Woestine et Marguerite de Longueval”[1889]. A charter dated 12 Jul 1354 records the marriage of “nobilis vir Johannes de Ghistella miles dominus de Wastina” and “nobilis mulier Margaretha de Longueval domina de Nivella”[1890]. Louis Count of Flanders instructed “le bailli de Bruges” to receive an “acte de déshéritance...du schouteldomme de Courtrai...[et de] Neveldriesch dans la dite ville” from “Marguerite de Longueval dame de Nevele, assistée de son époux et bail Jean de Ghistelles seigneur de la Woestine” by charter dated 6 Jul 1358[1891]. She married thirdly (contract 27 May 1366) as his first wife, Engelbert [I] d’Enghien Seigneur de Ramerupt.

C. GISTEL, HEREN van DUDZELE

The following branch of the Gistel family held Dudzele (about 5 kilometres north of Bruges), inherited from Elisabeth van Dudzele wife of Roger van Gistel who is shown below. No primary source has been found which confirms Roger’s parentage. Limburg-Stirum names “Marie de Haveskerke” as the third wife of Jan [IV] Heer van Gistel (“Marie” is shown in Part A above as Jan’s “[second/third]” wife) and adds that “je crois pouvoir compter parmi...[ses] enfants : Roger de Ghistelles, qui fonda la branche des seigneurs de Dudzeele” (no sources cited)[1892]. More recently, DuLong records the same parentage for Roger[1893], based on Jetté and his co-authors[1894] who rely on the late-18th century Dumont (far from a reliable source as indicated elsewhere in this Gistel chapter). Dumont cites a charter dated 25 May 1339, his summary of which records the division of territories between “leurs trois fils y dénommés”, i.e. the supposed sons of Jan [IV] and Marie whom he names as Jan [V], Roger, and Gerard[1895]. No other reference to this charter has been found (it is not cited by Limburg-Stirum[1896]). As explained above in Part A, it is unlikely that Jan [IV]’s [second/third] wife was Jan [V]’s mother. In addition, Dumont has confused a supposed son of Jan [IV] named Gerard with Jan [III]’s son of the same name. These difficulties do not inspire confidence in Dumont’s reference to Roger, especially as no later record has been found of any Gistel fiefs held by him (he acquired both Straten and Dudzele from his wife[1897]). In any case, the 1339 date appears early to refer to Jan [IV]’s children by his last wife (the difficulties of dating their marriage are discussed above).

However, an indication of Roger’s parentage is provided by his later descendants displaying the arms of Luxembourg: for example, the commemorative plaque displaying the arms of his granddaughter, Marguerite de Gavre-Escornaix Abbess of Nevele Sint-Geertruid, includes “Gistel” (her mother, see below), the “franc quarter” showing Luxembourg, and the 1526 epitaph of Isabelle de Halluin (granddaughter of Roger’s daughter Marie/Isabelle by her second marriage) displays “Halewyn; Ghistelles (brisé de Luxembourg, au 1er quartier); Vilain; Moerkerke” (see below). Two explanations are possible: (1) Roger could be descended from Jan [III]’s first wife Marguerite de Durbuy (of the junior branch of the Limburg/Luxembourg family, see Part A), or (2) Jan [IV]’s dubious [second] marriage with Marie de Luxembourg is correct and she was Roger’s mother. Possibility (2) seems unlikely, not only because of the doubts relating to this Luxembourg marriage (explained above) but also because, if Marie de Luxembourg had been Roger’s mother, it seems probable that his direct Luxembourg connection would have been mentioned in surviving contemporary documents. In the case of possibility (1), out of the sons of Jan [III], the most likely candidate for Roger’s father is Jan [IV][1898] (whatever the truth of Dumont’s supposed 25 May 1339 charter). Considerable confusion and uncertainty relating to the marriages and children of Jan [IV] Heer van Gistel is apparent from the brief summary in this present paragraph. Nevertheless, Roger is hyperlinked below as Jan [IV]’s possible son, a connection which will hopefully be confirmed in the future by more primary source material (especially the text of the missing 25 May 1339 charter).

The earlier Dudzele family, of which Roger’s wife was heiress, was studied by John DuLong in two articles[1899]. He records early members of the family dated 1100 (“Hugues de Dudzeele”), 1152 (“Raimbaud de Dudzeel”), 1302 (the property of “Baudouin, sire of Dudzeele [Boudewijn [I]], Richard de Dudzeele, the dame of Dudzeele, and Jacques de Dudzeele, seigneur of Clemskerke” confiscated by the count of Flanders after the battle of Courtrai, and “Sohier and Pierre de Bailleul” lodging in the home of “the widow of Jean, seigneur de Dudzeele, in Bruges”), and 1328 (list of nobles in the county of Flanders included “the sieur de Dudzeele of Bruges and Jaque de Dudzeele of Franc de Bruges”)[1900]. In addition, Buylaert records “Bouden van Dudzele, chevalier” as “schepen van het Brugse Vrije” in a document dated 19 Nov 1300[1901]. Espinoy, in his brief review of the Dudzele family, says that “Messire Baudewin de Dutzeele” accepted the homage of “Messire Guillaume de Boonem chevalier, et frere de l’Hospital d’oultre mer” in Feb 1297, and that “Sohier fils dudit Messire Baudewin” died 1318 and was buried at Dudzele[1902]. DuLong names this Sohier as father of Boudewijn [II] van Dudzele, Jacob (father of Elisabeth), and other children[1903], although the basis for his suggestion is unclear other than the chronology.

Buylaert records Boudewijn [II] Heer van Dudzel 23 Jan 1349 (N.S.) (“mijns heeren Boudins van Dudsele, ruddere”), 16 Jan 1354 (N.S.) (“Boudin, heere van Dudsele, ruddere”), 1365 (“mijn heere Boudin van Dudsele” as a fiefholder in Bruges), and 1366 (“min here Bouden van Dudzele, rudder” as holder of “de stede de Dudzeele”)[1904]. In addition, he records an unnamed Heer van Dudzele, the dates suggesting that he was Boudewijn [II]: 18 Aug 1342 “den heere van Dudzele”, and a 1362/63 list of Flemish nobles “le seigneur de Dudsele” at Bruges[1905]. A charter dated 1381 records “Mergriete vrauwe van Dudzele, wedewe mijns heeren van Dudzele”, and in 1384 “vrouwe Mergriete, vrouwe van Dudzeele” as fiefholder in Bruges[1906]: it seems likely that Margriet was the widow of Boudewijn [II] and that, after her husband died, she retained the Dudzele fief which later passed to Elisabeth. Read together, these documents suggest that Jacob van Dudzele (father of Elisabeth) was the younger brother of Boudewijn [II] who died childless, and that Jacob’s daughter was his heiress. This suggestion remains speculative.

Looking at Elisabeth’s maternal ancestry, DuLong names “Guilleimine de Straten, dame of La Tore, Straten, and Varsenare, fl. 1368-1386” as her mother[1907]. The 1377/78 accounts cited below indicate that Guillemine granted land to Elisabeth “en qualité de sa plus proche héritière”. However, this phrase would be unusual if Elisabeth had been Guillemine’s daughter, suggesting the alternative possibility that they were related more distantly. Buylaert cites three documents, dated between 1365 and 1384, which name Guillemine with her known husband Jan van Dixmude/Beveren (follow his hyperlink for details). As noted below, Jacob van Dudzele was last named in 1362/63, and was probably deceased in 1366, indicating that DuLong’s suggestion is chronologically possible although no primary sources (besides the 1377/78 accounts) have been found which confirm that it is correct. DuLong indicates that Guillemine’s husband Jan “was no longer living in 1373” and that she married thirdly “Messire Hector, sire de Voorhout” (no sources cited for either statement)[1908]. Buylaert cites sources dated between 2 Jun 1373 and 27 Apr 1391 which name Hector van Voorhoute, but none of them name Guillemine as his wife[1909].

ROGER van Gistel, son of [JAN [IV] Heer van Gistel & his [second/third] wife Marie ---] ([1338/42?]-[1384/early 1391]). His estimated birth date is based on the supposed date of his marriage suggested below. The difficult issues relating to his parentage are discussed above. Froissart records Roger in Sep 1379 (defending Oudenaarde against forces from Gent) and 1385 (leading “two hundred Bretonnes lances...defending Damme, the port of Bruges, and Aerdenbourg” until he left for Bruges)[1910]. Roger is named in his wife’s 1384 charter, and as deceased in her [9 Jan/8 May] 1391 charter, both cited below. No primary source has yet been identified which names Roger as heer van Dudzele. The right to the Dudzele fief passed to Roger through marriage, but it is unclear whether this occurred during his lifetime (see above for the record of his wife’s possible paternal aunt Margriet holding the fief in the mid-1380s)

m (1366 or after?) ELISABETH van Dudzele, daughter of JACOB van Dudzele & his wife --- (-after [9 Jan/8 May] 1391). Her family background is discussed above. “Messire Jacques de Dudsele...van het Brugse Vrije” is named in a list of nobles in the county of Flanders dated 1362/63[1911]. The following document suggests that Jacob had recently died and was succeeded by his daughter (who was then probably unmarried as no husband is named): “Joncvrouwe Lijsbette filius mer Jacob van Dudzele” is named as a fiefholder at Veurne in 1366[1912]. Europäische Stammtafeln dates her marriage to [1357][1913]: the basis for this date has not been traced. Accounts dated 1377/78 record “Dame Elisabeth, fille de sire Jacques de Dudzeele, femme de Roger de Ghistelles” holding a fief “situé dans le moer de Straten, paroisse de Saint-André”, granted to her by “Guillelmine, dame de la Torre...en qualité de sa plus proche héritière”[1914]. A charter dated 1384 records “vrauwe Lisebette filia mer Jacob van Dudzeele uxor mer Rogier van Ghistele” and “mer Jacq. Van Ghistele mer filius Rogeriers”[1915]. Elisabeth divided her inheritance with her sister Marguerite who died unmarried, whereupon Elisabeth regained her lands[1916]. A charter dated [9 Jan/8 May] 1391 records “damoiselle Elisabeth vefue de feu messire Rogier de Ghistelle” holding fiefs from Bruges[1917]. Does this last document relate to Elisabeth van Dudzele or to a later wife of Roger also named Elisabeth? DuLong assumes the latter, recording Roger’s supposed second marriage with “Marie or Isabelle de Lichtervelde”[1918], presumably based once more on the unreliable Dumont (who records Roger’s second marriage to “Marie, aliis Isabelle de Lichtervelde, Dame héritiere de ce lieu, de Vervy et de Rumbeke, fille de Louis, chevalier, Seigneur de Lichtervelde”[1919]). Two problems arise with this suggestion. Firstly, as noted above in Part A, “Marie van Lichtervelde” is recorded as the wife of Roger van Gistel Heer van Couckelaere (died after [1299/1300]), son of Jan [I] Heer van Gistel, which suggests confusion on Dumont’s part (this would not be the only example where he has confused generations in the Gistel family). Secondly, Margareta van Gistel, shown by Dumont as Roger’s daughter by this supposed second marriage (“Marguerite de Ghistelles, alliée à Jean d’Antoing, Seigneur de Vervy et de Brissoeul...épousa en secondes noces Mathieu, Seigneur de Roye”[1920]) (see also DuLong, following Dumont[1921]), is recorded in Europäische Stammtafeln as Margareta van Gistel “Frau v Werwik [Vervez] u Rumbeke”, daughter of “Roger Kapitän v Damme u Marie v Lichtervelde”, married “before Apr 1396” (date impossible if “Roger Kapitän v Damme” was Roger van Gistel-Dudzele)[1922] (see below in Part F for this Margareta). Incidentally, the supposed Roye marriage is yet another of Dumont’s mistakes as Mathieu Seigneur de Roye married Margareta, daughter of Jan [VI] Heer van Gistel (see Part A). Until more definite information emerges, it is assumed that the [9 Jan/8 May] 1391 document refers to Elisabeth van Dudzele and that Roger did not marry twice.

Roger & his wife had five children:

1. JACOB van Gistel (-after 1384). A charter dated 1384 records “vrauwe Lisebette filia mer Jacob van Dudzeele uxor mer Rogier van Ghistele” and “mer Jacq. Van Ghistele mer filius Rogeriers”[1923].

2. JAN van Gistel (-[killed in battle Bouvines 1430]). A charter dated 6 Apr 1407 records “mer Janne van Ghistelle mer Roegiaers zuene”[1924]. Heer van Dudzele. DuLong records Jan van Dudzele in the list of knights who fought at the tournament at Bruges 11 Mar 1392, fighting on the Gruthuyse side against Gistel, noting his arms quartering Gistel with Dudzele[1925]. Gailliard says that Jan died “en 1430 à Bouvines, dans un rencontre des liégeois” (no source cited)[1926]. m JACQUELINE de Craon, daughter of JEAN de Craon & his wife Marie de Châtillon. Her family origin is confirmed by the quarters displayed on the epitaph of her grandson Jacob, cited below. Jan & his wife had one child:

a) JACOB van Gistel (-[18 Aug 1452/1453]). A document dated 1435 records “Jacob van Ghistele mer Jans zone, heer van Dudzeele...Jacop van Ghistelle f. mer Jans heer van Dudzeele ende van Straten” holding fiefs from Bruges[1927]. Heer van Dudzele. Charters dated Oct 1449 and 18 Aug 1452 name “Jacob van Gistel heer van Dudzele”[1928]. It is assumed that he died before 1453 when his son is named, see below. m (1432) JEANNE de Barbançon Dame de Longueville et d’Amelincourt, daughter of JEAN [II] de Barbançon Seigneur de Jeumont & his wife Philippotte de Werchin. Europäische Stammtafeln records her parentage and marriage[1929]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. Her family origin is confirmed by the quarters displayed on the epitaph of her son Jacob, cited below. Jacob & his wife had children:

i) JACOB van Gistel (-Bruges 9 Mar 1489, bur Dudzele). Heer van Dudzele. A record dated 1453 names “Jacob van Ghistele mer f. Jacobs” as a fiefholder at Bruges[1930].

- see below.

3. LODEWIJK van Gistel (-[1394/95]). DuLong records his parentage and date of death, when he “left Jabbeke to his brother Jean”[1931].

4. ELISABETH [Isabel] van Gistel (-after 1398). Goethals records her parentage and marriage without citing any source which confirms the information[1932]. A charter dated 1398 names “vrauwe Ysabel van Ghistele, twijf mins heere van Schorsche” as holder of “Ter Quinten” in Sint-Walburga parish, held from Veurne[1933]. m ARNAUD [VI] de Gavre Baron d’Escornaix, son of RAOUL de Gavre Seigneur d’Escornaix & his wife Jeanne de Roye ([1360?]-1 May 1418).

5. MARIE [Isabelle?] van Gistel (-after 1431). Père Anselme records her parentage (naming her “Marie”) and two marriages (reversing their order, which is incorrect in light of the dates shown below) (no sources cited)[1934]. Vrouw van Zwevegem. Espinoy records that Louis II Count of Flanders “en avancement de son mariage avec Dame Marie de Guistelles, Dame de Zweueghem et de Rosebeke” granted “les terres et Baronies de Praet et de la Woestine” to his illegitimate son “Messire Louys de Flandres dit le Frizon” (no source cited)[1935]. Vredius quotes a manuscript which records that “messire Loys de Frise fils bastard de...Loys de Male conte de Flandre...” married “madame...de Ghistelles...fille de messire --- Seigneur de Dudzeele” who later married “--- de Halewijn”[1936]. Vredius quotes another manuscript which records that Louis married “dame Marie de Guistelles fille de messire Rogier chevalier seign. de Dudzeele, Straten et de Dame Isabeau heretiere de Dudzeele”[1937]. Her family origin is confirmed by the arms displayed on the epitaph of her granddaughter (by her second marriage) Isabelle (at Ypres hospital Onse Vrauwe, the burial of “damle Isabelle de Halewijn fille aisnée de Rogier de Halewijn sr de Zweveghem, Roosbeke, Desselghem et de Merckem” who died 17 Mar 1526, displaying the quarters “Halewyn; Ghistelles (brisé de Luxembourg, au 1er quartier); Vilain; Moerkerke”[1938]). Some doubt about Marie’s name is introduced by the charter dated 25 Apr 1435 which names “Pierre de Boulers escuier”, married to “Margaretha van Halewijn, de oudste dochter van Jan van Halewijn en Isabella van Gistel”[1939]. No “Jean d’Halluin” married to “Isabella van Gistel” has been found. If Marguerite’s father was Jean d’Halluin Seigneur de Roosebeke (the second husband of “Marie”, see below), maybe his wife was named “Isabelle” not “Marie” (that name being recorded only in secondary sources as noted above). An indication that this suggestion about Marguerite’s parentage is correct is that “Marie van Gistel”’s son by her first husband married “Johanna van Reigaarsvliet”, presumably a relative of Marguerite’s husband although the precise family relationship has not been established (see elsewhere in the present document), as multiple marriages between different members of two noble families are often noted. Espinoy records that “messire Jean de Flandre...avec...sa mere Dame de Zweueghem et de Roosebeke” settled the succession of “messire Louys son pere en son vivant Seigneur de Praet et de la Woestine” and settled her dower, recorded in a document dated 1431[1940]. This document does not name “Marie/Isabelle” but it does provide another indication that she was the mother of Marguerite d’Halluin : her second husband died before 1431, indicating the need to settle her dower. m firstly LOUIS "Friese" bâtard de Flandre Heer van Praet, illegitimate son LOUIS II Count of Flanders & his mistress --- de Borre (-killed in battle Nicopolis 28 Sep 1396). m secondly (after 1396) JEAN d’Halluin Seigneur de Roosebeke, Burggraaf van Harelbeke, son of GAUTHIER d’Halluin Seigneur de Roosebeke, Burggraaf van Harelbeke & his wife Maria [Margareta?] van ‘s Grans (-killed in battle 1425, bur Haarlem).

JACOB van Gistel, son of JACOB van Gistel Heer van Dudzele & his wife Jeanne de Barbançon Dame de Longueville et d’Amelincourt (-Bruges 9 Mar 1489, bur Dudzele). Heer van Dudzele. A record dated 1453 names “Jacob van Ghistele mer f. Jacobs” as a fiefholder at Bruges[1941]. Documents dated 29 May 1486/8 Mar 1488 name “Jacob van Gistel ridder heer van Longueville, Dudzele, Straten en Hamelincourt” as “baljuw van Veurne” from 29 May 1486 to 8 Mar 1488, and “Josse van Gistel schildknaap” as such from 30 Oct 1488 to 24 Jan 1489[1942]. An epitaph at Dudzele records the burial of “mer Jacob van Ghistelle heere van Dudzeele, Straete ende Longheville” who died at Bruges 9 Mar 1488 (O.S.?) and “mevr. Catheline van Stavele” who died at Mechelen 1512[1943]. Another manuscript recording the epitaph of the same couple specifies their quarters “Ghistelles; Craon; Barbanchon; Werchin; Stavele; Wassenaire; Gruthuse; Egmont”[1944].

m CATHARINA van Stavele, daughter of --- van Stavele & his wife --- van Gruuthuse (-Mechelen 1512). A charter dated 1503 names “vrauwe Katheline van Stavelle, wedewe van wijlen mijnen heere Jacop van Ghistelle rudderee heere van Dudzeelle” as fiefholder at Veurne[1945]. A charter dated 8 Dec 1505 names “Catharina van Stavele, weduwe van Jcob van Dudzele...en Jan hun oudste zoon ‘à présent seigneur de Duddedzelles’”[1946]. An epitaph at Dudzele records the burial of “mer Jacob van Ghistelle heere van Dudzeele, Straete ende Longheville” who died at Bruges 9 Mar 1488 (O.S.?) and “mevr. Catheline van Stavele” who died at Mechelen 1512[1947].

Jacob & his wife had children:

1. JAN van Gistel (-1506, bur Dudzele). Heer van Dudzele. A charter dated 1501 names “Jan van Ghistele heere van Dudzeele” as fiefholder at Bruges[1948]. A charter dated 8 Dec 1505 names “Catharina van Stavele, weduwe van Jcob van Dudzele...en Jan hun oudste zoon ‘à présent seigneur de Duddedzelles’”[1949]. The primary source which confirms his date of death has not been identified. Gailliard says that Jan was buried at Dudzele with his father (no source cited)[1950]. m as her first husband, LOUISE de Luxembourg, daughter of JACQUES de Luxembourg Seigneur de Richebourg & his wife Isabelle de Roubaix (-18 May 1518, bur Le Quesnoy). She married secondly (25 Dec 1507) as his first wife, Antoine de Croÿ Seigneur de Sempy. The primary sources which confirm her parentage and two marriages have not been identified.

2. ANTON van Gistel (-9 Mar 1537, bur Funres). Gailliard records his parentage (no source cited)[1951]. Heer van Pestrien en Ghelewen: documents dated 1518, 8 Nov 1525 name “joncheer Anthonie van Ghistele heere van Pestrien, van Ghelewen, hoogbaljuw van Veurne”[1952]. Gailliard records his date of death and place of burial (no source cited)[1953].

- HEREN van DUDZELE[1954].

1. JACOB van Gistel (-bur Wassenaar near Bruges or Dudzele). The commentary of the epitaphs in Flanders records that “messire Jacques de Ghistelle chlr sr de Dudsele, de Sraten et de Longueville et sa femme dame Jehanne fille de monssr d’Ogimont” were buried at Wassenaar bij Bruge, but that no monument existed[1955]. An epitaph at Dudzele records the burial of the same couple[1956]. m JEANNE d’Ogimont, daughter of --- (-bur Wassenaar near Bruges or Dudzele). The commentary of the epitaphs in Flanders records that “messire Jacques de Ghistelle chlr sr de Dudsele, de Sraten et de Longueville et sa femme dame Jehanne fille de monssr d’Ogimont” were buried at Wassenaar bij Bruge, but that no monument existed[1957].

D. GISTEL, HEREN van ESKELBEKE [ESQUELBECQ]

The following branch of the Gistel family held Eskelbeke (today Esquelbecq, département Nord, France, about eight kilometres west of the present-day French/Belgian border). Limburg-Stirum says that “Gauthier de Ghistelles” [son of Jan [II] Heer van Gistel] founded “la branche des seigneurs d’Eskelbeke et de La Motte”, extinct “au commencement du XIXe siècle” (no sources cited)[1958]. Europäische Stammtafeln provides further details[1959], which have not been copied until more primary source material emerges which confirms the precise descent.

1. WALTER van Gistel, son of JAN [II] Heer van Gistel & his wife Isabelle van de Woestijne ). “Isabeau veuve de…Jean Seigneur de Ghistelle, dame de la Wastinne et Jean son fils Sire de Ghistelle” agreed the division of territories, on the advice of “monseigneur Roger de Ghistelle et de monseigneur Willaume de Ghistelle son frère”, by charter dated Apr 1290 which names “ses autres enfans ayant leur âge: Philippe, Wautier, Alix et Isabeau”[1960]. Vander Haer records that Marguerite de Durbuy [wife of Jan [III] Heer van Gistel] renounced rights over “la terre de la Motte paroisse d’Armentières” [part of her dowry] in favour of “Gautier de Ghistelle frere de son mary” by charter dated 20 May 1229 [misdated][1961].

2. JAN van Gistel (-[1366/1385]). Europäische Stammtafeln shows Jan as the son of Walter who is named above[1962]. The date of his death suggests the possibility of an intervening generation. The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Heer van Eskelbeke. A document dated 1366 records “messire Jehan de Eykelsbecque” as fiefholder in Kastel[1963]. His wife’s epitaph cited below confirms that her husband preceased her (“jadis”). m JOHANNA van Beveren, daughter of DIRK van Beveren Châtelain de Dixmude & his wife Alexandrine d’Olhain (-17 Dec 1385, bur Lille Saint-Pierre). An epitaph at Lille Saint-Pierre records the death 17 Dec 1385 of “madame Jehanne de Bevre, fille de monsr Thierry de Bevre, chevalier, sr de Dixmude, et de dame Alexandre d’Ollehain, ladite dame Jenne jadis espeuse à...Jean de Ghistelle, chevalier, sr. d’Esclebecq”, as well as the death 24 May 1416 of “demoiselle Isabeau de Ghistelle, dame d’Essclebecq, fille dudit feu seigneur d’Esclebecq”[1964]. Jan & his wife had one child:

a) ISABELLE van Gistel (-24 May 1416, bur Lille Saint-Pierre). Vrouw van Eskelbeke. An epitaph at Lille Saint-Pierre records the death of “madame Jehanne de Bevre...jadis espeuse à...Jean de Ghistelle, chevalier, sr. d’Esclebecq” [see above], as well as the death 24 May 1416 of “demoiselle Isabeau de Ghistelle, dame d’Essclebecq, fille dudit feu seigneur d’Esclebecq”[1965].

1. GERARD van Gistel (-[before 1386?]). Heer van Eskelbeke. A document dated [Oct/Dec] 1365 records “mijn here van Ykelsbeke...mijn here Gherard van Ykelsbeke” as fiefholder in Veurne[1966]. m (before 1365) as her second husband, MARGUERITE de Créquy, widow of JEAN Seigneur de Drincham, daughter of JEAN [II] Seigneur de Créquy & his wife Jeanne de Picquigny (-after 1386). Père Anselme records her parentage and two marriages, the date of her first marriage, that she was living with her second husband in 1365, and that she “plaidait pour sa dot contre le sire de Crequy son neveu en 1386” (no sources cited)[1967]. The last date suggests that she was then widowed. Gerard & his wife had two children:

a) JAN van Gistel (-12 Sep 1434, bur Eskelbeke). His parentage is confirmed by his epitaph. Heer van Eskelbeke. A charter dated 8 May 1413 records “Jehan de Ghistielle seigneur de Eclebecque chevalier” married to “Maria van Halewijn”[1968]. An epitaph at Eskelbeke records the burial of “mer Jan van Ghistelle heere van Ekelsbeke ende van Ledreghem, fs mer Gheeraerts ende vrau Margrite van Crequij” who died 12 Sep 1434 and “vrau Marie van Halewijn zijn wijf” who died “140-“[1969]. m MARIE d’Halluin, daughter of [GAUTHIER Seigneur d’Halluin & his wife Péronne de Saint-Omer Dame de Piennes] (-after 8 May 1413). A charter dated 8 May 1413 records “Jehan de Ghistielle seigneur de Eclebecque chevalier” married to “Maria van Halewijn”[1970]. Père Anselme records “Niterie alias Marguerite”, daughter of Gauthier Seigneur d’Halluin, who married “Jean de Ghistelles seigneur d’Esclebecque” (no sources cited)[1971]. It is suggested that he is referring to the same person named 8 May 1413. Jan & his wife had children:

i) WOUTER van Gistel (-before 9 Oct 1470). Charters dated [1421] name “Wouter van Eykelsbeque filius mijns heere Jans” and “Wouter van Ghistele heere van Ekelsbecke...mijn vrauwe Ysabeele van Ghistele vrauwe van Drinegam” holding fiefs from Bruges[1972]. Heer van Eskelbeke. A document dated 21 Aug 1422 convoking nobles to Gent names “le seigneur de Equelsbeque” and “messire Jehan et Guy de Ghistelle chevaliers freres”[1973]. He was named as deceased in his daughter’s 9 Oct-26 Nov 1470 documents dated below (assuming they refer to the same Wouter). m (before [1421]) ISABELLA van Gistel Vrauw van Drinegam, daughter of ---. Charters dated [1421] name “Wouter van Eykelsbeque filius mijns heere Jans” and “Wouter van Ghistele heere van Ekelsbecke...mijn vrauwe Ysabeele van Ghistele vrauwe van Drinegam” holding fiefs from Bruges[1974]. Wouter & his wife had one child:

(a) MARGARETA van Gistel (-after 26 Nov 1470). Documents dated 9 Oct-26 Nov 1470 name “feu Gautier de Ghistelle en son vivant seigneur d’Esquelsbeke, pere de ladite dame Marguerite de Ghistelle” married to “Jean du Bois ridder”[1975]. m JEAN du Bois, son of --- (-after 26 Nov 1470).

b) ISABELLE van Gistel . Espinoy records that Jean married “Dame Ysabeau de Guistelles fille du Seigneur de Eekelsbeke” (no source citation)[1976]. Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage[1977]. Vrouw van Wissaert. m JEAN [II] de Flandre Seigneur de Drincham, son of JEAN [I] bâtard de Flandre Seigneur de Drincham & his wife Wilhelmine van Nevele Vrouw van Schuurvelde, Dame de Drincham. .

1. JACQUELINE van Gistel (-2 Jan [1451/52], bur Comines). Père Anselme records Jacqueline as the daughter of Gerard van Gistel Heer van Eskelbeke and his wife Marguerite de Créquy, and her marriage and marriage date (no sources cited)[1978]. Her reported marriage date seems late for her to have been Gerard’s daughter. Vrouw van Lanwe. An epitaph at Halluin [Halewijn] records the burial of “Jan sr d’Halewijn...” who died 21 Nov 1441 and “madame Jacquelijne de Ghistelle son espouse” who died 2 Jan 1451 (O.S.?)[1979]. m ([21 Dec 1415]) JEAN Seigneur d’Halluin, son of GAUTHIER Seigneur d’Halluin & his wife Peronne de Saint-Omer Dame de Piennes (-21 Nov [1440/41], bur Comines).

The primary source which confirms Lodewijk’s parentage has not been identified. From a chronological point of view only, it seems that he could have belonged to the same generation as Jan van Gistel Heer van Eskelbeke, son of Gerard and his wife Marguerite de Créquy (see above).

1. LODEWIJK van Gistel (-after 10 Apr 1426). Heer van Eskelbeke. He is named in the 16 Feb 1425 charter which names his son, which suggests that he was living at the time. A document dated 10 Apr 1426 names “Lodewijk van Gistel ridder” married with “vrouwe Lisbette van Steenhuse” as fiefholders at Beaulieu[1980]. m ELISABETH van Steenhuize, daughter of OSTE [III] Heer van Steenhuize & his wife Elisabeth van Welle (-after 10 Apr 1426). A document dated 10 Apr 1426 names “Lodewijk van Gistel ridder” married with “vrouwe Lisbette van Steenhuse” as fiefholders at Beaulieu[1981]. Lodewijk & his wife had three children:

a) GERARD van Gistel (-11 Jul 1452, bur Beveren-Leie). A document dated 16 Feb 1425 (N.S.) convoking nobles in Flanders to military service names “Ghuerard de Ghuistele, fils messire Loys...le seigneur d’Ekelsbeke...messire Jehan et messire Guy chevaliers et Charles de Guistelle escuiers, freres”[1982]. Heer van Beveren-Leie, Oesselgem en Venissien. The Marquis de Trazegnies records his date of death and place of burial [1983]. m ALICE de Walincourt, daughter of JEAN de Walincourt & his wife ---. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage and marriage[1984]. Gerard & his wife had one child:

i) FELIX van Gistel (-14 May 1477, bur Oudenburg). The Marquis de Trazegnies records his parentage[1985]. A document dated 1441 records the immatriculation at Louvain University of “Felix de Gistella militaris nobilis”[1986]. Heer van Oesselgem. “Felix de Ghistelle chevalier...” [or similar] was named in documents dated 18 Mar 1454, 17 Jan 1456 (N.S.), 1464, 1470, 1473, and 30 Oct 1475[1987]. “Felix van Gistel heer van Oesselgem en Beveren” was named as a fiefholder at Beveren 11 May 1474[1988]. An epitaph at Oudenburg records the burial of “mer Felix van Ghistelle ruddere heere van Bevere ende van Husselghem...” who died 14 May 1477 and “mevr. Margriete van Halewijn fa Tristram, mer Felix wijf was”[1989]. m MARGUERITE d’Halluin, daughter of TRISTAN d’Halluin & his wife --- (-bur Oudenburg). An epitaph at Oudenburg records the burial of “mer Felix van Ghistelle ruddere heere van Bevere ende van Husselghem...” who died 14 May 1477 and “mevr. Margriete van Halewijn fa Tristram, mer Felix wijf was”[1990]. Felix & his wife had one child:

(1) MARIA van Gistel (-3 Jul 1472, bur Oudenburg). An epitaph at Oudenburg records the burial of “Marie van Ghistelle fa mer Felix” who died 3 Jul 1472[1991].

b) LAURENCE van Gistel (-after 24 Aug 1442). The testament of “noble femme Béatrix de Baudrenghien” [“veuve de Sire Guillaume de Clermes et fille d’Ernoul (frère de la supposée dame de Steenhuus) laquelle aurait épousé Marguerite de La Hamaide”], dated 4 Feb 1420, named “ses cousines Laurence et Isabeau de Ghistelles...les dames de Steenhuis et de Gruuthuse” and appointed “Félix de Steenhuis chevalier” as her heir[1992]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records “Wautier (époux d’Elisabeth de Custere, dame de Carnoit) [qui] mourut le 24 août 1442 sans enfants” as son of Elisabeth van Welle (widow of Oste [III] Heer van Steenhuize) and her second husband Lodewijk van Mullen, and his successors “Hugues de Fosseux, fils de Catherine de Steenhuize” and “Laurence de Ghistelles [...[qui épousa] Jean de Guines], fille d’Elisabeth de Steenhuize”[1993]. m JAN van Guines, son of ---.

c) ISABELLA van Gistel (-after 4 Feb 1420). The testament of “noble femme Béatrix de Baudrenghien” [“veuve de Sire Guillaume de Clermes et fille d’Ernoul (frère de la supposée dame de Steenhuus) laquelle aurait épousé Marguerite de La Hamaide”], dated 4 Feb 1420, named “ses cousines Laurence et Isabeau de Ghistelles...les dames de Steenhuis et de Gruuthuse” and appointed “Félix de Steenhuis chevalier” as her heir[1994].

The primary source which confirms the parentage of Walter has not been identified.

1. WALTER van Gistel (-12 Oct 1457, bur Eskelbeke). Heer van Eskelbeke. An epitaph at Eskelbeke records the burial of “Gauthier de Ghistelle sr dEsclebeke et de Levreghem” who died 12 Oct 1457 and “madamoiselle Marie de Haveskercke, espeuse de Gauthier de Ghistelle” who died 1 Apr 1473 (O.S.) “avant Pasques”[1995]. m MARIA van Haverskerke, daughter of [LODEWIJK/FILIPS?] van Haverskerke Heer van Breené & his wife Margareta van Heule (-1 Apr 1474, bur Eskelbeke). An epitaph at Eskelbeke records the burial of “Gauthier de Ghistelle sr dEsclebeke et de Levreghem” who died 12 Oct 1457 and “madamoiselle Marie de Haveskercke, espeuse de Gauthier de Ghistelle” who died 1 Apr 1473 (O.S.) “avant Pasques”[1996]. Another epitaph at Eskelbeke records the burial of “Wouter van Ghistelle, heere van Ekelsbeke ende Ledringhem, fs mer Jans, ende van...mevrau Marie van Haveskercke, fa mer Loijs mer Phls, heere van Breené, ende van mevrau Margriete van Heule” and “dese Marie van Haveskercke, huisvrau van mer Wouter van Ghistelle voorseit” who died 1 Apr 1473 (O.S.) “naer Paesschen”, the manuscript adding that she had “vijf kinderen...Jan, Loijs, Jacques, Jossinne, ende Margriete, die ghij vinden zult in den boom van de heeren van Ekelsbeke. Jossine licht t’Arien, die ghetraut hadde den heere van Gappames“[1997]. Wouter & his wife had [six] children:

a) [WALTER van Gistel (-1 Apr 1474, bur Eskelbeke). Heer van Eskelbeke. An epitaph at Eskelbeke records the burial of “Wouter van Ghistelle, heere van Ekelsbeke ende Ledringhem, fs mer Jans, ende van...mevrau Marie van Haveskercke, fa mer Loijs mer Phls, heere van Breené, ende van mevrau Margriete van Heule” and “dese Marie van Haveskercke, huisvrau van mer Wouter van Ghistelle voorseit” who died 1 Apr 1473 (O.S.) “naer Paesschen”[1998].]

b) JAN van Gistel ). Heer van Eskelbeke. The manuscript of Flanders epitaphs records “mer Jan van Ghistelle ruddere heere van Ekelsbeke, fs mer Gaultier ende van mevrau Marie van Haveskercke, fa mer Phls heere van Breené ende van mevrau Margriete van Heule, daer de heerlichede avn Breené afquam” who married “mevrau Jehenne vanden Gruuthuse”, by whom he had “2 dochters. D’eene starf jonck, ende d’ander traude mer Jan Loijs van Halewijn heere van Peene, daer hij bij hadde : ---, die was heere van Buggenhout“, adding that Jan was “heere van Ekelsbeke end ontfanghere hereditable van de casselrie van Veurne...”[1999]. m JOHANNA van Gruuthuse, daughter of [JAN [IV] van de Aa dit de Bruges Heer van Gruuthuse en Grimbergen & his wife Maria van Steenhuize]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. What little is known about the chronology of her husband suggests that she was the daughter of Jan [IV]. The manuscript of Flanders epitaphs records “mer Jan van Ghistelle ruddere heere van Ekelsbeke...” who married “mevrau Jehenne vanden Gruuthuse”[2000]. Jan & his wife had two children:

i) daughter (-young).

ii) JOHANNA van Gistel . Vrouw van Eskelbeke. m LOUIS d’Halluin Seigneur de Piennes, son of JOSSE d’Halluin Seigneur de Piennes & his third wife Jeanne de la Trémoïlle ([1450/51?]-after 16 Jan 1516).

c) LODEWIJK van Gistel . The manuscript of Flanders epitaphs notes that Maria van Haverskerke had “vijf kinderen...Jan, Loijs, Jacques, Jossinne, ende Margriete, die ghij vinden zult in den boom van de heeren van Ekelsbeke...“[2001]. The manuscript of epitaphs in Flanders notes that “dese Jan...zone van Jacob, joncste broeders van mer Jan van Ghistelle, heere van Ekelsbeke” who married “een suster van den heere van Gruuthuse” had a brother Lodewijk who “in partaige hadde, onder andere, alle de partien in Oost-ende West-Vleteren, her leengoet te Nevele, Peereboombrugghe ende andere partien” who left a daughter who married “Jan heere van Ognies...”[2002]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Lodewijk’s wife has not been identifed. Lodewijk & his wife had one child:

i) --- van Gistel . She and her husband are named as noted above. m JEAN Seigneur d’Ongnies, son of ---.

d) JACOB van Gistel . The manuscript of Flanders epitaphs notes that Maria van Haverskerke had “vijf kinderen...Jan, Loijs, Jacques, Jossinne, ende Margriete, die ghij vinden zult in den boom van de heeren van Ekelsbeke...“[2003]. He is named in his son’s epitaph, in which his ancestry is suggested by the quarters displayed. The manuscript of epitaphs in Flanders notes that “dese Jan was zone van Jacob, joncste broeders van mer Jan van Ghistelle, heere van Ekelsbeke” who married “een suster van den heere van Gruuthuse”[2004]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Jacob’s wife has not been identifed. Jacob & his wife had one child:

i) JAN van Gistel (-28 Apr 1515, bur Courtrai Notre-Dame). Heer van der Mote. An epitaph at Courtrai Notre-Dame records the burial of “Jan van Ghistelle, heere van der Mote, fs Jacobs, ruddere, souverain bailliu van Vlaenderen” and “Anthoinette de la Barre, fa mijnsheere van Mosscroen”, with their quarters “zijn : Ghistelle; Haveskercke; Fontaine; ---. Zij : la Barre; Mosscroen; Wielant; Cathuille”[2005]. Another manuscript records the epitaph at Courtrai Notre-Dame of the burial of “Jean de Ghistelle sr de la Motte et de Prouuc, en son temps conseillier et chambellan du Roy Don Phls de Castille et grand baiilif de Courtray” who died 28 Apr 1515 and “Anthoinette de la Barre en son vivant femme dud sr de la Motte” who died 17 Jan 1518 (O.S.), with quarters “Ghistelle; Haveskerke; Fontaine; Helfaut”[2006]. A window at Courtrai Notre-Dame records a couple with quarters “Ghistelle; Fontaine; La Barre; Wilant; Baenst; Malette; Thiant; Haynin”[2007]. m ANTOINETTE de la Barre, daughter of ---. She is named in her husband’s epitaphs cited above.

- SEIGNEURS de la MOTTE[2008].

e) JOSINE van Gistel (-bur Arien). The manuscript of Flanders epitaphs notes that Maria van Haverskerke had “vijf kinderen...Jan, Loijs, Jacques, Jossinne, ende Margriete, die ghij vinden zult in den boom van de heeren van Ekelsbeke. Jossine licht t’Arien, die ghetraut hadde den heere van Gappames“[2009]. m --- Herr van Gappames, son of ---.

f) MARGARETA van Gistel . The manuscript of Flanders epitaphs notes that Maria van Haverskerke had “vijf kinderen...Jan, Loijs, Jacques, Jossinne, ende Margriete, die ghij vinden zult in den boom van de heeren van Ekelsbeke...“[2010].

1. JOOS van Gistel (-4 Sep 1503, bur Haringhe). An epitaph at Haringhe, bij Rousbrugghe records the burial of “Joos van Ghistelle, gheseit van Ekelsbeke, schiltknaepe, hoochbailliu van Veurne” who died 4 Sep 1503 and “Philipote vander Hoijmile, fa mer Jans, Joos ghesellenede was” who died 20 Apr 1509, the manuscript noting that “zijn moeder was van de Bambeken, waer van hem toequaemen de goedinghen te Haringhen; ende haer moeder, van Stavele”[2011]. m PHILIPPOTTE van der Hoijmile, daughter of JAN van der Hoijmile & his wife --- (-20 Apr 1509, bur Haringhe). An epitaph at Haringhe, bij Rousbrugghe records the burial of “Joos van Ghistelle, gheseit van Ekelsbeke, schiltknaepe, hoochbailliu van Veurne” who died 4 Sep 1503 and “Philipote vander Hoijmile, fa mer Jans, Joos ghesellenede was” who died 20 Apr 1509[2012].

E. GISTEL, HEREN van WAUDRINPRAELE

WOLFARD van Gistel, son of JAN [III] Heer van Gistel & his first wife Marguerite de Durbuy (-after [1362/63], bur Marly near Valenciennes). “Jan here van Gistele ende camerlinc van Vlaendren ruddere ende mijn vrouwe Isabeel vrouwe van Oudenbergh, van Gistele, van Merkeem ende camerlinge van Vlaenderen zyn wyf” granted property to “Gillis Hubrecht portre van Brugge”, naming “Janne, Gerarde, Wulfarde, Charle ende Joncvrouwen Margrieten zijne kinder van zinen eersten wive”, by charter dated 1305[2013]. “...les Seigneurs de Flandre:…Wulfard de Ghistelle, l’oncle...Gérard de Ghistelle…” subscribed the 3 Dec 1339 peace treaty between Jean Duke of Brabant and Louis Count of Flanders[2014]. Heer van Waudrinpraele. Wolfard was named in 1362/63 and “Loys de Ghistelle filz messire Wulfaerd chevalier” in 1387 (no sources cited)[2015]. Limburg-Stirum records his death in 1354 [date incorrect, see preceding charter] and place of burial and notes that “Wulfard laissa postérité” (no details given)[2016].

m ISABELLA van Steenbrugge, daughter of ---. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her family origin and marriage[2017]. Wolfard & his wife had children:

1. WOLFARD van Gistel (-bur Courtrai Notre-Dame). De Vlaminck records his name (no source cited)[2018]. An epitaph at Courtrai Notre-Dame “St Jooscapelleken” records the burial of “een van Ghistelle” whose wife was “dochtere van Heule, vrau van Hestrut” [other details illegible], and “Wulfart van Ghistelle heere van Waudinprieels, [zijn?] suen” who died 29 Jun 1424[2019]. m --- van Heule, daughter of --- (-bur Courtrai Notre-Dame). One child:

a) WOLFARD van Gistel (-29 Jun 1424, bur Courtrai Notre-Dame). Heer van Waudinpraele. An epitaph at Courtrai Notre-Dame “St Jooscapelleken” records the burial of “een van Ghistelle” whose wife was “dochtere van Heule, vrau van Hestrut” [other details illegible], and “Wulfart van Ghistelle heere van Waudinprieels, [zijn?] suen” who died 29 Jun 1424, bearing the arms “Ghistelle ghecarteleert met Luxembourgh burlé” and “in zijn epitaphie staet S^e Pieter van Luxembourh cardinal, met dezelve waepen burlé de dix”[2020]. m MARIA van Maldegem, daughter of FILIP [VII] Heer van Maldegem & his first wife Marguerite d’Halluin ([1395/1400?]-). De Vlaminck records her parentage and marriage (no source cited)[2021].

2. LODEWIJK van Gistel (-after 1387). “Loys de Ghistelle filz messire Wulfaerd chevalier” was named in 1387[2022].

F. GISTEL, OTHER FAMILIES

The primary sources which confirm how the following persons were related to the other Gistel families shown above have not been identified. Secondary sources show numerous different reconstructions and reconciling these different versions has not been possible. It has therefore been decided to show these families separately, reflecting only the information identified in primary source documentation and recognising that inconsistencies will only be resolved if more primary source material emerges.

1. GERARD van Gistel . m ---. The primary source which identifies the name of Gerard’s wife has not been identified. Gerard & his wife had children:

a) BOUDEWIJN van Gistel (-31 Oct 1307, bur Gistel). Heer van Ansbeke, de iure uxoris. An epitaph at Gistel records “myn heere Baudewyn van Ghistelle Ruddere Heere van Ansbeke myn heerens Geerardt zone rudders” who died “als men screef mcccvii op alle heylgen avondt” and “vr. Mabelie myns heerens dochtere Baudewins van Praet vr van Ansbeke” who died “mccci den neghensten kalende van maerte”[2023]. m MABEL van Praet, daughter of BOUDEWIJN van Praet Heer van Ansbeke & his wife --- (-Feb 1301). An epitaph at Gistel records “myn heere Baudewyn van Ghistelle Ruddere Heere van Ansbeke myn heerens Geerardt zone rudders” who died “als men screef mcccvii op alle heylgen avondt” and “vr. Mabelie myns heerens dochtere Baudewins van Praet vr van Ansbeke” who died “mccci den neghensten kalende van maerte”[2024].

2. JAN van Gistel (-after Sep 1340). Kervyn de Lettenhove’s commentary on Froissart’s chronicles records the muster list of combattants at “la bataille de monseigneur Loys conte de Flandres, de Nevers et de Rethel...à Aire et à Bapaumes”, from 26 Mar to 27 Sep 1340, which includes “Ecuyers de Flandres...Jehan de Ghistelles...”[2025].

1. GERARD van Gistel . De Vlaminck records his name (no source cited)[2026]. Leuridan records Gerard as son of Jan [V] Heer van Gistel and his wife Isabella van Rodes[2027]. This information has not been confirmed. Seigneur de Wasquehal: “Gérard de Ghistelle, chrs, sire de Wasquehal” listed the properties of “me terre de Wasquehal” to the count of Flanders by charter dated 3 Mar 1372[2028]. Heer van den Broek. A document dated 22 May 1398 records a fief at Tourcoing held by “Gérard de Ghistelles, seigneur du Brueck et de Wasquehal” held from “Mons. de Roubais”[2029]. m ELISABETH van der Moere Vrouw van der Moere, daughter of --- (-before 23 Mar 1433). She is mentioned (but not named) as deceased in her son’s 23 Mar 1433 charter quoted below. De Vlaminck records her name (no source cited)[2030]. Gerard & his wife had two children: :

a) JAN van Gistel (-25 May 1436, bur Zuudorpe bij Axele). Heer van den Broek, Heer van den Moere. “Jan van Ghistele, heere van den Brouke, van den Moure, van der Couderborch, van Borst ende van Okeghem” donated property to Zuiddorpe church, for the souls of “vrouwe van den Moere zijn moeder, wijlen Mergriete Vilain zijn vrouw”, by charter dated 23 Mar 1433[2031]. A document dated 1435 records “Margaretha Vilain fille de feu messire Jehan Vilein, compaigne messire Jehan de Ghistelle chevalier” holding Couderborch as a fief in Tielrode and after her “Guy de Ghistelle filius mer Jans ruddere ex matre”, and “mesire Jehan de Ghistelle” a fief in Couderborch in Tielrode and after him “Guy fs mer Jan van Gistel ex patre”[2032]. An epitaph at Zuudorpe bij Axele records the burial of “mer Jan van Ghistelle ruddere heere van den Broucke, van der Moere, van Coudenburch, van Bost ende van Ockeghem” who died 25 May 1436 and “vrau Margriete Vilains zijn wijf was” who died 11 “lauwe” 1433 “naer cours van Utrech”[2033]. m (1415?]) MARGUERITE Vilain, daughter of JEAN Vilain Heer van Sint Jans Steen & his wife Marguerite de Gavre ([1397/1400?]-11 Jan 1433). “Messire Adrian Vilein Seigneur de Sainct Ian Steen et advoué de Tamise” granted property to “Dame Marguerite Vileins sa seur femme de Messire Ian de Ghistelle Seigneur de Brouke, de Couderborch, de Borst et de Okeghem...pour bien de mariage” by charter dated 11 Feb 1431 (O.S.?)[2034]. A document dated 1435 records “Margaretha Vilain fille de feu messire Jehan Vilein, compaigne messire Jehan de Ghistelle chevalier” holding Couderborch as a fief in Tielrode and after her “Guy de Ghistelle filius mer Jans ruddere ex matre”, and “mesire Jehan de Ghistelle” a fief in Couderborch in Tielrode and after him “Guy fs mer Jan van Gistel ex patre”[2035]. An epitaph at Zuudorpe bij Axele records the burial of “mer Jan van Ghistelle ruddere heere van den Broucke, van der Moere, van Coudenburch, van Bost ende van Ockeghem” who died 25 May 1436 and “vrau Margriete Vilains zijn wijf was” who died 11 “lauwe” 1433 “naer cours van Utrech”[2036]. She is named as deceased in her husband’s 23 Mar 1433 charter quoted above. Jan & his wife had children:

i) GUY van Gistel . A document dated 1435 records “Margaretha Vilain fille de feu messire Jehan Vilein, compaigne messire Jehan de Ghistelle chevalier” holding Couderborch as a fief in Tielrode and after her “Guy de Ghistelle filius mer Jans ruddere ex matre” and “mesire Jehan de Ghistelle” a fief in Couderborch in Tielrode and after him “Guy fs mer Jan van Gistel ex patre”[2037].

ii) MARGARETA van Gistel . The marriage contract between “Pieter de zoon van de heer van Roubaix” and “Mergriete dochter van ridder Jan van Gistel heer van den Brouke” is dated 1435[2038]. m (contract 1435) PIERRE de Roubaix, son of --- Seigneur de Roubaix & his wife ---.

b) MARGARETA van Gistel (-after 15 Jan 1420). De Vlaminck records her precise parentage (no source cited)[2039]. “Philips heere van Maldeghem ende van Moerseke, vrauwe Mergriete van Ghistelle syn wettige geselnede, ende...Philips, sone des voorschreven heeren Philips van Maldeghem” granted property to “vrauwe Marie van Maldeghem, suster ons heeren Philips voorschreven ende moye van my Philipse naegenoempt, H. Wauter Vanderlist, rudder, haer man, ende Jan haerer beede sone” by charter dated 15 Jan 1419 (O.S.?)[2040]. m ([1415/20]) as his second wife, FILIP [VII] Heer van Maldegem, son of FILIP [VI] Heer van Maldegem & his wife Maria van Grimbergen Vrauw van Moerseke (-[15 Jan/26 Mar] 1420).

1. MARGARETA van Gistel (-after 1409, bur Doornick). Europäische Stammtafeln names Margareta as “Frau v Werwik [Vervez] u Rumbeke”, and as daughter of “Roger Kapitän v Damme u Marie v Lichtervelde”, her marriage “before Apr 1396”, her date of death, and her place of burial[2041]. This suggested parentage is probably incorrect as “Margareta”, daughter of Roger van Gistel Heer van Couckelare, husband of Marie van Lichtervelde, is recorded in documents dated between Jan 1272 and [1299/1300], and his daughter Margareta is recorded 18 May 1320 as the wife of Jean [I] d’Antoing Seigneur de Briffeuil (see Part A above). No other indication has been found of Margareta’s parentage. A charter dated 20 May 1409 records “Margaretha van Ghistelle dame de Briffœil en Wervik, moeder van Jan van Antoing heer van Briffœil en Bury”[2042]. The mention of her son suggests that Margareta’s husband was deceased at the time. m ([before Apr 1396]) --- d’Antoing Seigneur de Briffeuil, son of --- (-before 20 May 1409). Europäische Stammtafeln shows Margareta’s husband as “Jean [II] d’Antoing dit de Briffeuil Seigneur de Bury, de Wasmes et de Briffeuil”, a grandson of Alard d’Antoing Seigneur de Briffeuil who is shown in the document HAINAUT[2043]. This information has not been verified.

Four brothers:

1. JAN van Gistel (-after 16 Feb 1425). A document dated 21 Aug 1422 convoking nobles to Gent names “le seigneur de Equelsbeque” and “messire Jehan et Guy de Ghistelle chevaliers freres”[2044]. A document dated 22 Sep 1422 convoking nobles in Flanders to the siege at Guise names “messire Jehan de Ghistelle, messire Guy de Guistelle, Ghuerard de Ghistelle, freres”[2045]. Documents dated Jun 1426 and 22 Feb 1427 (N.S.), convoking Flemish nobles to military service, name “messire Jehan de Ghistelle, messire Guy de Ghistelle, seigneur d’Axelle, Gherard de Ghistelle, escuier, freres”[2046]. A document dated 16 Feb 1425 (N.S.) convoking nobles in Flanders to military service names “Ghuerard de Ghuistele, fils messire Loys...le seigneur d’Ekelsbeke...messire Jehan et messire Guy chevaliers et Charles de Guistelle escuiers, freres”[2047].

2. GUY van Gistel (-after 1435). A document dated 21 Aug 1422 convoking nobles to Gent names “le seigneur de Equelsbeque” and “messire Jehan et Guy de Ghistelle chevaliers freres”[2048]. A document dated 22 Sep 1422 convoking nobles in Flanders to the siege at Guise names “messire Jehan de Ghistelle, messire Guy de Guistelle, Ghuerard de Ghistelle, freres”[2049]. Heer van Axele. Documents dated Jun 1426 and 22 Feb 1427 (N.S.), convoking Flemish nobles to military service, name “messire Jehan de Ghistelle, messire Guy de Ghistelle, seigneur d’Axelle, Gherard de Ghistelle, escuier, freres”[2050]. A document dated 16 Feb 1425 (N.S.) convoking nobles in Flanders to military service names “Ghuerard de Ghuistele, fils messire Loys...le seigneur d’Ekelsbeke...messire Jehan et messire Guy chevaliers et Charles de Guistelle escuiers, freres”[2051]. m (before 1435) ELISE Boudin de Vos, daughter of --- (-after 1435). A document dated 1435 records “Damoiselle Elise fille messire Boudin de Vos [...espouse de messire Guy de Gistelle seigneur de Axele” holding fiefs from the parishes of Vrasene and Sint-Gillis[2052].

3. GERARD van Gistel (-before 1461). A document dated 22 Sep 1422 convoking nobles in Flanders to the siege at Guise names “messire Jehan de Ghistelle, messire Guy de Guistelle, Ghuerard de Ghistelle, freres”[2053]. Documents dated Jun 1426 and 22 Feb 1427 (N.S.), convoking Flemish nobles to military service, name “messire Jehan de Ghistelle, messire Guy de Ghistelle, seigneur d’Axelle, Gherard de Ghistelle, escuier, freres”[2054]. m firstly ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Gerard’s first wife has not been identified, but this first marriage is confirmed by the existence of Gerard’s son Achille who could not have been born to his known wife who survived her husband as noted below. m secondly (after [Apr 1440/1443]) as her second husband, ISABELLE [Elisabeth] de Wilde Vrouw van Maelstede, Ellewoutsdijk, Everingen en Coudorp, widow of JAN Heer [Prins] van Steenhuize Heer van Avelghem, daughter of JAN van Wilde Burggraaf van Zeeland & his wife Marie van Renesse. A charter dated 1429 records Jan and his wife Elisabeth, the latter having inherited revenue at Mannekensvere[2055]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage and three marriages[2056]. She married fourthly (before 1461) Jost van Cruyningen. Gerard & his first wife had one child:

a) ACHILLE van Gistel (-after [1468/69]). “Achilles van Gistel”, half-brother of Joos van Gistel, was named in a document dated 1468-69[2057].

Gerard & his second wife had one child:

b) JOOS van Gistel “le Grand Voyageur” (-after [1503/04] or 21 Sep 1516, bur Axele). The Marquis de Trazegnies records his parentage[2058]. Documents dated 9 Jan 1467 (N.S.) and 2 Apr 1467 name “joncheer Joos van Ghistele fs Gheerards”, dated 4 Sep 1468 “mer Joes van Ghistele rudder”, 1469 “Josse de Ghistelle chevalier seigneur de la Moere” as fiefholder at Dendermonde, 15 Apr 1469, 26 May 1469, 1473, Feb 1474, [1 May 1475/1 May 1476], 5 Feb 1477, [Aug 1478/Aug 1479], [22 Feb 1479/26 Feb 1481], Feb 1481, 28 Mar 1481, 10 May 1481, 27 Jan 1484, 1486, 12 May 1487, 23 Jan 1490, 5 Jul 1493, and 1503/04[2059]. The Bibliotheca Belgica records his voyage to Asia 1481-85 “le plus remarquable et le plus important de tous les voyages en Orient faits au moyen-âge”[2060]. Gailliard records his death 21 Sep 1516[2061]. An epitaph at Axele records the burial of “mer Joos van Ghistelle ruddere herre van Axele” who died 14 ----[2062]. m MARGARETA van Raveschoot, daughter of --- (-before 27 Jan 1484). Documents dated 15 Apr 1469, 26 May 1469 and 5 Feb 1477 name “mer Joos van Ghistele rudder, heere vanden Moure” and his wife “Margaretha van Raveschoot”[2063]. A document dated 27 Jan 1484 names “Joos van Gistel ridder en weduwnaar van Margaretha van Raveschoot” and their two daughters “Elisabeth en Margaretha”[2064]. Joost & his wife had two children:

i) ISABELLA [Elisabeth] van Gistel (-after 8 Nov 1526). A document dated 5 Feb 1477 names “mer Joos van Ghistele...edelvrouwe Margaretha van Ravescoot” and their two daughters “Elisabeth en Margaretha”[2065]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage and marriage[2066]. A document dated 5 Jul 1493 records “Josse van Gistel ridder” transferring property to “zijn oudste dochter Elisabeth, ghuwd met Diederik vander Gracht”[2067]. Heiress of Maelstede, Axele. A document dated 8 Nov 1526 names “vrauwe Yasabeele van Ghistelle vrauwe van Axelle, weduwe mer Diericcx vander Gracht riddere heere van Huele”[2068]. m DIRK van der Gracht, son of --- (-before 8 Nov 1526).

ii) MARGARETA van Gistel . A document dated 5 Feb 1477 names “mer Joos van Ghistele...edelvrouwe Margaretha van Ravescoot” and their two daughters “Elisabeth en Margaretha”[2069].

4. KAREL van Gistel . A document dated 16 Feb 1425 (N.S.) convoking nobles in Flanders to military service names “Ghuerard de Ghuistele, fils messire Loys...le seigneur d’Ekelsbeke...messire Jehan et messire Guy chevaliers et Charles de Guistelle escuiers, freres”[2070].

1. --- van Gistel . The chronology appears tight for this to have been Jan [V] Heer van Gistel (see above). m --- van Rode, daughter of ---. Her family origin is indicated by the epitaph of her grandson Guy van Gistel, quoted below. One child:

a) --- van Gistel . m --- van Haverskerke-Watou, daughter of --- van Haverskerke-Watou & his wife --- van Haverskerke. Her family origin is indicated by the epitaph of her son Guy van Gistel, quoted below. One child:

i) GUY van Gistel (-16 Feb 1417). Heer van Lake. A charter dated 1415 records “mesire Guy de Ghistelles seigneur de Laques”[2071]. An epitaph at Bruges St Katherina records “Gui de Ghistelles chevalier seigneur de Lake” who died 16 Feb 1417 and “sa femme Agnès de Floyon” who died 10 Sep 1419, his arms “Ghistelles, Rode, Haverskerke-Watou, Haveskerke” and hers “Floyon, Liedekerke, Estrepy, Bauge”[2072]. m AGNES de Floyon, daughter of --- de Floyon & his wife --- d’Estrépy (-10 Sep 1419). An epitaph at Bruges St Katherina records “Gui de Ghistelles chevalier seigneur de Lake” who died 16 Feb 1417 and “sa femme Agnès de Floyon” who died 10 Sep 1419, his arms “Ghistelles, Rode, Haverskerke-Watou, Haveskerke” and hers “Floyon, Liedekerke, Estrepy, Bauge”[2073].

Chapter 9. HEREN van NINOVE

A. HEREN van NINOVE

1. AMAURY [I] . The De Persecutione Ecclesiæ Ninivensis names "principes Ninivenses Amalricus et filius eius Amelricus"[2074]. Heer van Ninove. m ---. The name of Amaury’s wife is not known. Amaury [I] & his wife had one child:

a) AMAURY [II] (-after 1116). The De Persecutione Ecclesiæ Ninivensis names "principes Ninivenses Amalricus et filius eius Amelricus"[2075]. Heer van Ninove. Connétable de Flandre: "…Amalrici stabularii…" signed the charter dated 13 Jul 1110 under which Robert II Count of Flanders donated property to Bourbourg[2076]. "…Amulrici de Ninive…" signed the charter dated 1116 under which Baudouin VII Count of Flanders amended service obligations for Saint-Amand[2077]. "…Amulrici conestabuli…" witnessed the charter dated 1116 under which Baudouin VII Count of Flanders granted privileges to "ecclesiæ Elnonense cœnobium"[2078]. m ---. The name of Amaury’s wife is not known. Amaury [II] & his wife had one child:

i) GERARD (-after 22 Sep 1139). The Historia Fundationis Ecclesiæ Ninivensis names "Gerardus cognomento Constabularius, filius Amelrici Flandrensis constabularii"[2079]. The De Persecutione Ecclesiæ Ninivensis names "Gerardus filius Amelrici Flandrum constabularii"[2080]. Heer van Ninove. Nicolas Bishop of Cambrai confirmed the property of Ninove abbey, including donations made by "Gerardus...Amulrici filius...alodium de Roslaer...venerabilis femina...Ermentrudis...assensu liberorum suorum...dimidiam partem molendini...prope atrium ecclesiæ Ninivensis...et...alodium...de Roslaer...cum nemusculo de Steinbecca", by charter dated 1139[2081]. Connétable de Flandre: "…Gerardi constabularii de Ninive…" witnessed the charter dated 22 Sep 1139 under which "Iwanus de Gand…cum uxoris meæ Lauretæ filiæ Theoderici comitis" donated property to "Fratrum Trunciniensis ecclesiæ" near Gand[2082]. “...Gerardus conastabulus, Rothardus de Sottengem...” witnessed the undated charter under which “Albero de Eversbeke” donated land and serfs to Eename[2083]. m GISELA van Peteghem, daughter of ENGELBERT [V] Heer van Peteghem & his wife ---. The Historia Fundationis Ecclesiæ Ninivensis names "Gisla…filia…domini Ingelberti de Petenghem" as the wife of "Gerardus cognomento Constabularius, filius Amelrici Flandrensis constabularii" and adds that they had two daughters "Machtildem de Ninive et Ermengardem de Wome"[2084]. The Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon records the same information without stating Gisela’s parentage[2085]. Gerard & his wife had two children:

(a) MATHILDE (-after 1167, bur Ninove). The Historia Fundationis Ecclesiæ Ninivensis names "Machtildem de Ninive et Ermengardem de Wome" as the two daughters of "Gerardus cognomento Constabularius, filius Amelrici Flandrensis constabularii" and his wife[2086]. The Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon names "Machtildem de Ninive et Ermengardem de Woma" as the two daughters of "oppidi Ninivensis advocatus Gerardus…cognomento Constabularius, Amelrici Flandrensis constabularius filius" and his wife[2087]. The De Persecutione Ecclesiæ Ninivensis names "Gerardum…de Grimberges et uxorem eius Mathildem"[2088]. “Gerardus de Grimbergis et uxor eius Mathildis et filii eorum Gerardus et Arnulphus”, as successors of “Gerardo Ninivensis abbatiæ fundatori, jure hereditario”, confirmed the possessions of Ninove by charter dated 1167[2089]. m GERARD [II] van Grimbergen, son of GERARD [I] van Grimbergen & his wife --- (-after 1167, bur Ninove).

(b) ERMENGARDE [“de Woma”] . The Historia Fundationis Ecclesiæ Ninivensis names "Machtildem de Ninive et Ermengardem de Wome" as the two daughters of "Gerardus cognomento Constabularius, filius Amelrici Flandrensis constabularii" and his wife[2090]. The Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon names "Machtildem de Ninive et Ermengardem de Woma" as the two daughters of "oppidi Ninivensis advocatus Gerardus…cognomento Constabularius, Amelrici Flandrensis constabularius filius" and his wife[2091]. The reference to “de Wome/de Woma” has not been explained.

The two donations of “Roslaer”, in the 1139 charter quoted below, suggests a close connection between the Gerard van Ninove and Ermentrude: maybe they were siblings. Another possibility is that Gerard and Ermentrude shared an interest in Roslaer through a connection with Gerard’s mother. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests that Ermentrude was the same person as Gerard’s younger daughter (see above)[2092]. This co-identity seems unlikely to be correct as her donation of property at the same time as her father seems improbable, especially without the involvement of her older sister. It is also unclear that the names Ermengarde/Ermentrude would be interchangeable.

1. ERMENTRUDE (-[after 1139?]). Nicolas Bishop of Cambrai confirmed the property of Ninove abbey, including donations made by "Gerardus...Amulrici filius...alodium de Roslaer...venerabilis femina...Ermentrudis...assensu liberorum suorum...dimidiam partem molendini...prope atrium ecclesiæ Ninivensis...et...alodium...de Roslaer...cum nemusculo de Steinbecca", by charter dated 1139[2093]. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests that Ermentrude’s husband was “Amaury II de Landas (maison d’Eine), petit-fils du comte de Valenciennes”[2094]. His absence from Ermentrude’s donation, as reported in the 1139 charter, suggests that her husband was deceased at the time. “Dominus Amelricus (van Steenhuize) et mater eius (Ermentrude) cum sorore Ermengarde” donated a mill and land “apud Roslar” to Ninove, date not seen[2095]. m [AMAURY [II] de Landas, son of ---] (-[before 1139?]).]

B. HEREN van LEDEBERG en PAMEL

Ledeberg is located about 5 kilometres north-east of Ninove, on the eastern outskirts of Roosdaal in the present-day Belgian province of Oost-Vlaanderen. Pamel is today adjacent to Roosdaal to the north-west (it is not the same place as Pamele, adjacent to Oudenaarde). Wauters discusses the history of Ledeberg and Pamel[2096]. The 4 Aug 1182 charter quoted below shows that Gerard van Grimbergen, who had married the heiress of Ninove, was then the suzerain of Ledeberg.

1. SIMON van Ledeberg . Wauters records that “Simon de Ledeberg” donated property to Ninove, with the consent of “[ses] enfants…Gotin et Gertrude”, in the mid-12th century (no source cited)[2097]. Ninove’s possessions were confirmed by "Gerardus de Grimbergis et uxor eius Mathildis...", including “terra et silva Simonis de Ledeberga”, by charter dated 1167[2098]. m ---. The name of Simon’s wife is not known. Simon & his wife had two children:

a) GOTIN van Ledeberg (-[after 1195]). He consented to his father’s mid-12th century donation as noted above. Gotin is also named in the 1195 charter quoted below under Willem [I] van Ledeberg. The wording of that document suggests that Gotin may have been living at the time.

b) GERTRUD van Ledeberg . She consented to her father’s mid-12th century donation as noted above.

The family relationship, if any, between Walter Hawel van Ledeberg and Simon van Ledeberg has not been ascertained. Walter’s name “Hawel” suggests an indirect relationship: maybe Walter had married a family member of Simon.

1. WALTER Hawel van Ledeberg (-[4 Aug 1182/1188]). Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed Ninove’s rights of Pamel church, settling a dispute between Ninove abbey and "Walterum de Ledeberga cognomento Hawel" who had challenged the earlier donation, with the consent of “uxor ipsius Walteri Hawel, Lugart et filii eius Wilhelmus et Walterus” and at the request of “eiusdem Walteri Hawel...et dominus eius dominus Gerardus de Grimbergis”, by charter dated 4 Aug 1182[2099]. Walter is named as deceased in his son’s 1188 charter quoted below. m LUITGARD, daughter of --- (-after 4 Aug 1182). She is named in her husband’s 4 Aug 1182 charter quoted above. Walter & his wife had two children:

a) WILLEM [I] van Ledeberg (-[after 1231]). "Gerardus de Grimberga" guaranteed Ninove’s possessions, confirming that “Willelmus de Ledeberga filius Walteri Haweli” had donated land “apud Pamelam”, referring to the earlier donation “vivente Waltero Hawel”, by charter dated 1188[2100]. "Gerardus de Grimbergis" declared having donated property to Ninove, at the request of “Willemi de Ledeberga...annuente uxore sua Beatrice”, had donated land “apud Pamelam”, referring to another donation made by “Gotinus de Ledeberga”, by charter dated 1195, witnessed by “...Machteldis de Allodio...”[2101]. Wauters records that “Rodolphe abbé de Ninove” recorded donations made by “Guillaume de Ledeberg”, including for a new chapelry at Ledeberg and a hospice at Brussels, by charter dated 1231 (no source cited)[2102]. It is unclear from Wauters’s extract whether Willem [I] was still alive at that date. m BEATRIX, daughter of ---. She is named in her husband’s 1195 charter quoted above. Willem [I] & his wife had [two] children:

i) EGIDIUS van Ledeberg (-[1247]). His parentage is confirmed by the Jul 1260 charter quoted below under his son. Wauters records that he was cited as Heer van Ledeberg in 1244 and died “vers l’an 1247” (no source cited)[2103]. m ---. The name of Egidius’s wife is not known. Egidius & his wife had two children:

(a) WILLEM [II] van Ledeberg ([1235/40?]-after Mar 1282). His parentage is confirmed by the Jul 1260 charter quoted below. A minnor when his father died, the Jul 1260 charter quoted below suggests that Willem was then of age. Wauters records “[les] chevaliers Egide et Bernard de Landergem” were Willem’s guardians during his minority, and notes his arms as “un écu chargé de trois losanges en pal” (no sources cited)[2104]. Heer van Ledeberg. "Godefridus de Pyerweis et de Grimbergis dominus" confirmed an arbitrated agreement between Ninove and “Willemum dominum de Ledebergha”, relating to donations made “a tutoribus dicto Willelmo, cum orbato patre adhuc in ætate pupillare existeret” with the consent of “bonæ memoriæ Godefridi quondam de Perwez et de Grimbergis, domini quondam patris mei” [died1257] and with the consent of “bonæ memoriæ Aegidii quondam domini de Ledebergha patris dicti Willelmi...bonæ memoriæ Willelmus quondam miles et dominus de Ledebergha, avus dicti Willelmi”, by charter dated Jul 1260[2105]. Wauters records that Willem “vivait encore en 1276” (no source cited)[2106]. "Oliverus dictus de Meldert miles et Beatrix eius uxor, filia domini Aegidii, quondam militis de Rideve" confirmed donating land “ad mensuram de Alost...de Riddere...” held from “Willemo domino de Ledeberghe” who consented and sealed the document, to Ninove by charter dated Mar 1281 (O.S.?)[2107].

(b) JACOB van Ledeberg . Wauters records his parentage, noting that “[il] était devenu clerc, c’est-à-dire prêtre” (no source cited)[2108].

ii) [BERNARD van Ledeberg [van Pamel] . Wauters records his parentage “se qualifiant Bernard de Pamele” and notes his arms “un écusson au chef chargé d’un lambel à quatre pendants” [different from the Ledeberg family arms noted above], but his seal naming “Bernardi de Ledeberga” (no sources cited)[2109]. See below for a possible different relationship between Bernard and the Ledeberg family. m MARGARETA, daughter of ---. Wauters names “Marguerite” as Bernard’s wife (no source cited)[2110]. ]

The primary source which confirms Godfrid’s parentage has not been found. Wauters suggests that he was “probablement un fils de Bernard et de sa femme Marguerite” (no source cited)[2111]. Another possibility is that “Bernard van Ledeberg [van Pamel]”, named above, was a member of a “Pamel” family who married the heiress of Ledeberg, who was maybe the sister or daughter of Egidius van Ledeberg. This suggestion would explain Bernard bearing different arms from the Ledeberg family and also the introduction of the “Pamel” name which has not been found in earlier sources cited above. If that is correct, his seal naming “Bernardi de Ledeberga” may have been adopted when he inherited Ledeberg after the death of Willem [II].

1. GODFRID van Pamel (-[1267/May 1295]). Wauters notes that he was named in 1267 “comme vassal de Guillaume [de Lederberg]” (no source cited)[2112]. He is named as Jan’s deceased father in the latter’s Jan 1299 (O.S.) charter quoted below. He presumably died before his son’s May 1295 charter. It is not known whether he survived Willem [II] and inherited the heerlijkheid Ledeberg himself. m MARGARETA [van Papinghem], daughter of --- (-after Jan 1300). She is named as living in her son’s Jan 1299 (O.S.) charter quoted below. Her possible family origin is suggested by her son’s May 1295 charter quoted below which names “Johanne villico [maire] de Papinghem avunculo meo”, assuming that the term “avunculus” in this document can be interpreted in its strict sense of maternal uncle. Godfrid & his wife had one child:

a) JAN van Pamel (-[Jan 1300/20 Dec 1306?]). "Johannes de Pamella et de Leideberghe" confirmed his sale of land and woods “jacentia in loco...Ter Spreedt”, held in fief from “Johanne villico [maire] de Papinghem avunculo meo” to Ninove by charter dated May 1295, sealed by the donor and by his uncle[2113]. Heer van Pamel. “Johannes de Pamela dominus” donated revenue to Ninove for the soul of “Godofridi quondam patris mei defuncti”, and the souls, and future anniversaries after their deaths, of “meæ et...domicellarum Margaretæ...matris meæ et Ymaniæ uxoris meæ” by charter dated Jan 1299 (O.S.)[2114]. Jan’s absence from the 20 Dec 1306 charter cited below, which names his son-in-law and his brother, suggests that he was deceased at the time. m [firstly] IMAINA, daughter of --- (-after Jan 1300). “Johannes de Pamela dominus” donated revenue to Ninove for the soul of “Godofridi quondam patris mei defuncti”, and the souls, and future anniversaries after their deaths, of “meæ et...domicellarum Margaretæ...matris meæ et Ymaniæ uxoris meæ” by charter dated Jan 1299 (O.S.)[2115]. One interpretation of the documents produced in the lawsuit which followed the death of Marie van Wedergraet in early 1445, is that she was Imaina van Wedergraet, daughter of ---. Follow the hyperlink for a full discussion is this question. [m secondly MARIA, daughter of ---. An obituary book of Ninove records the death of “Dna Maria uxor Joannis de Pamele” [no date][2116]. One possibility is that this entry relates to a second wife of Jan. Another is that it refers to Jan van Waver Heer van Pamel, son of Imaina’s daughter Margareta by her second marriage, whose wife is named Margareta in another source (see the document BRABANT LOUVAIN).] Jan & his wife had one child:

i) MARGARETA van Pamel ([1285/90]-[1345 or after 1350], bur Brussels église des Carmes). Her parentage and first marriage are indicated by the 20 Dec 1306 charter which records that “René de Bornival de concert avec l’oncle de sa femme Bernard de Pamele” renounced claims over land “appartenant à l’hôpital Saint-Jean”[2117]. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests her birth in [1285/90] (which seems compatible with her marriages and the births of her children), indicates that her first husband died “vers 1316”, dating her second marriage to 1317[2118]. However, her oldest son by her second marriage is referred to (but not named) in the 25 Oct 1317 charter cited below), which suggests her marriage a few years earlier, say [1310/15?]. Her first marriage is also indicated by the statement of Roland de Bornival who claimed the heerlijkheid Meerbeke at the feudal court of Brabant 16 Feb 1445 (N.S.) and swore that “Jean de Wedergrate chevalier” had “un fils...Othon qui lui succéda dans la seigneurie de Meerbeek, et après Othon, Marie, sa fille”, and that “Messire Jean” had a sister who married “Bernard [Renier, see below] de Bougeval [=de Bornival] chevalier” by whom she had “cinq fils et une fille : Jean, Roland, Philippe, Guillaume, Henri et Mathilde. Les fils moururent sans postérité, sauf Roland, qui eut un fils...Roland, qui fut le père du défendeur”[2119].. Her father’s identity and her second marriage are confirmed by the following document: Jean III Duke of Brabant confirmed that “Jehans Meewe chevalier sire de Wavre et de Dongelbert” granted “la moitié de la terre de Dongelbert...et toute la terre de Wavre”, the latter inherited from “madame Margarite qui fu fille Jehan de Pamele femme dou dit monseigneur Jehan Meeuwe”, to “Jehan son ainsei filh” by charter dated 25 Oct 1317[2120]. “Henric van Lovene heer van Gaesbeke ende van Haerstal” and “Jan Meuwe heer van Wavere ende van Donghelberghe ridder en Margriete vrouwe van Pamele ende van Waver syn wyf” agreed their respective rights in Pamel, noting rights of “Bernard der voirseifen Margrieten sone, dien sie hadde van Reineren van Borgnivael”, by charter dated mid-Jul 1319[2121]. She founded a hospital at Waver in 1336[2122]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe indicate that Margareta was living in Mar 1343 (N.S.) (no source cited), died in 1345, and was buried in Brussels église des Carmes[2123]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe show a photograph of the grave displaying images of “Willem van Waver en zijn moeder (Margareta van Ledeberg)”, the former with his father’s shield, the latter with the Ledeberg arms, between the two images are the shield of Bornival, the shield of Wedergraet is shown to the right of Margareta, of Van Aa above, and below one which resembles that of Roubaix[2124]. The significance of the order in which the arms are shown on the epitaph has not been ascertained. It should also be borne in mind that such epitaphs and grave images were often installed many decades later than the death of the individuals in question so are not always accurate in their depictions. In connection with the later claim to Wedergraet, “Le sire de Schoonhoven” produced in Nov 1449 two drawings “des tombes de l’église des carmes à Bruxelles”, the second “sire Guillaume de Wavre décédé en 1340” with the arms of Brabant “traversées par une barre d’argent, signe de bâtardise” and his wife “Marie de Wedegrate” with the arms of Ledeberg[2125]. The following document suggests that Margarita’s date of death in her epitaph is incorrect: “Marguerite de Pamele” bought revenue from “dame Mahaus, femme de Jehan Frison” to donate to the priory of Basse-Wavre for the anniversary of her deceased husband, by charter dated 1350[2126].] m firstly (before 20 Dec 1306) RENIER van Bornival, son of --- (-[1310?]). m secondly ([1310/15?]) as his second wife, JAN [I] Meeuwe Heer van Waver en Dongelberg , illegitimate son of JEAN I Duke of Brabant & his mistress --- (-before 1339).

b) BERNARD van Pamel (-after 20 Dec 1306). Wauters records that “René de Bornival de concert avec l’oncle de sa femme Bernard de Pamele” renounced claims over land “appartenant à l’hôpital Saint-Jean” by charter dated 20 Dec 1306[2127].

C. HEREN van STEENHUIZE

Steenhuize, now Steenhuize-Wijnhuize, is located about 10 kilometres west of Ninove, and 5 kilometres south-east of Zottegem, in the present-day Belgian province of Oost-Vlaanderen. The Steenhuize family has recently been studied by the Marquis de Trazegnies[2128] and by Marck Van Den Berghe[2129].

1. [AMAURY [II] de Landas] (-[before 1139?]). The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests that Ermentrude’s husband was “Amaury II de Landas (maison d’Eine), petit-fils du comte de Valenciennes”[2130]. His absence from Ermentrude’s donation, as reported in the 1139 charter, suggests that her husband was deceased at the time. m ERMENTRUDE, daughter of --- (-[after 1139?]). Follow the hyperlink for discussion about her family origin. Nicolas Bishop of Cambrai confirmed the property of Ninove abbey, including donations made by "Gerardus...Amulrici filius...alodium de Roslaer...venerabilis femina...Ermentrudis...assensu liberorum suorum...dimidiam partem molendini...prope atrium ecclesiæ Ninivensis...et...alodium...de Roslaer...cum nemusculo de Steinbecca", by charter dated 1139[2131]. “Dominus Amelricus (van Steenhuize) et mater eius (Ermentrude) cum sorore Ermengarde” donated a mill and land “apud Roslar” to Ninove, date not seen[2132]. [Amaury[II]] & his wife had two children:

a) AMALRIC van Steenhuize (-after 1165). “Dominus Amelricus (van Steenhuize) et mater eius (Ermentrude) cum sorore Ermengarde” donated a mill and land “apud Roslar” to Ninove, date not seen[2133]. Van Den Berghe records that “Amelricus toparcha de Stenhusen” joined with donors of land “nabij het Eeckhout (genoemd ten Schoor)”, and other land near the monastery, to Ninove by charter dated 1155[2134]. Nicolas Bishop of Cambrai pronounced the excommunication of those disturbing the property of Ninove abbey, including "de terra Amulrici de Stenusia, juxta Quercetum", by charter dated 1165[2135]. Pope Urban II confirmed the possessions of Ninove abbey, including "partem Querceti, et terram quam dedit Amelricus de Stenhuzen. Terram quam dedit idem Amelricus et Hugo Rampart...Curtim Roslar...quas dederunt Gosuinus et Hegericus et Aliz de Scindelbecca, et quam dederunt Sygerus de Bosca et Gisel...", by bull dated 1186[2136].

b) ERMENGARDE van Steenhuize . “Dominus Amelricus (van Steenhuize) et mater eius (Ermentrude) cum sorore Ermengarde” donated a mill and land “apud Roslar” to Ninove, date not seen[2137].

2. SOIKIN [I] van Steenhuize (-after Oct 1179). "Gozuini de Scendelbecca, Soikini de Stenhusen...militum..." witnessed the charter dated 9 Oct 1179 under which “Razo de Gavera” donated land “apud Hollebeccam...Huppesrot nomine” to Ninove[2138].

3. IMPINUS de Steenhuize (-after 30 Jul 1197). “Aegidius constabularius de Boular et dominus de Silli” confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus..." had donated “decimæ de Vorda” to Ninove by charter dated 30 Jul 1197, witnessed by “...Ympini de Steenhus et Henrici”[2139].

4. HENDRIK van Steenhuize (-[after 30 Jul 1197]). “...Henricus de Stenhusen...” witnessed two 1184 charters under which "Gerardus de Grimbergis" declared that “Goswinus de Suven filius Gerardi” acknowledged Ninove’s rights over property[2140]. [“Aegidius constabularius de Boular et dominus de Silli” confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus..." had donated “decimæ de Vorda” to Ninove by charter dated 30 Jul 1197, witnessed by “...Ympini de Steenhus et Henrici”[2141]. The name order of the witnesses suggests that Hendrik was also “de Steenhus”.]

1. --- van Steenhuize (-before 30 Jul 1197). The name of Berta’s husband has not been ascertained. He presumably died before her 30 Jul 1197 charter. From a chronological point of view only, he could have been Soikin [I]. m BERTA, daughter of ---. “Aegidius constabularius de Boular et dominus de Silli” confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Amelrico, Gerardo, Sockino, Balduino" had donated “decimæ de Vorda”, which she held from him, to Ninove, with the consent of “advocati sui Willelmi...de Luceau”, by charter dated 30 Jul 1197, witnessed by “Aegidii de Hasselt et Willelmi de Luceau, Walteri de Okenghem, Ympini de Steenhus et Henrici”[2142]. Baudouin IX Count of Flanders confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Gerardo, Amelrico, Sockino, Balduini" had donated “decimam de Vorda...in manus Aegidii de Trasnis” to Ninove, with the consent of “advocati sui Willelmi...de Luceau”, by charter dated 1198[2143]. Four children:

a) AMALRIC van Steenhuize . “Aegidius constabularius de Boular et dominus de Silli” confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Amelrico, Gerardo, Sockino, Balduino" had donated “decimæ de Vorda” by charter dated 30 Jul 1197[2144]. Baudouin IX Count of Flanders confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Gerardo, Amelrico, Sockino, Balduini" had donated to Ninove by charter dated 1198[2145].

b) GERARD van Steenhuize . “Aegidius constabularius de Boular et dominus de Silli” confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Amelrico, Gerardo, Sockino, Balduino" had donated “decimæ de Vorda” by charter dated 30 Jul 1197[2146]. Baudouin IX Count of Flanders confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Gerardo, Amelrico, Sockino, Balduini" had donated to Ninove by charter dated 1198[2147].

c) SOIKIN [II] van Steenhuize (-after 1219). “Aegidius constabularius de Boular et dominus de Silli” confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Amelrico, Gerardo, Sockino, Balduino" had donated “decimæ de Vorda” by charter dated 30 Jul 1197[2148]. Baudouin IX Count of Flanders confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Gerardo, Amelrico, Sockino, Balduini" had donated to Ninove by charter dated 1198[2149]. "...Soikini de Stenusia et Arnoldi, notarii nostri" witnessed the charter dated [May] 1202 under which “Razo...de Gavera pincerna comitis Flandriæ” confirmed a donation of property “apud Menduncq” to Ninove by Baudouin IX Count of Flanders[2150]. "Hosto dictus de Traseignis advocatus de Apeltres" confirming exchanging land with Ninove by charter dated 1219, witnessed by “Walteri de Malbroc, Soikini de Stenusen...”[2151]. “...Soikini de Stenusen...” witnessed the 1219 charter under which "Hosto dictus de Trazeignis advocatus Apeltres" declared having exchanged property with Ninove[2152].

d) BOUDEWIJN van Steenhuize . “Aegidius constabularius de Boular et dominus de Silli” confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Amelrico, Gerardo, Sockino, Balduino" had donated “decimæ de Vorda” by charter dated 30 Jul 1197[2153]. Baudouin IX Count of Flanders confirmed that "Berta de Stenhus...cum filiis suis Gerardo, Amelrico, Sockino, Balduini" had donated to Ninove by charter dated 1198[2154].

1. HENDRIK van Steenhuize (-after Apr 1238). “Gosuinus dominus de Scendelbeka” confirmed that “zijn leenman Gerardus de Mulhem” had donated property to Geraardsbergen St Adriaan by charter dated Apr 1238, witnessed by “Henricus de Steenhusen”[2155].

The connection between Gerard Heer van Steenhuize and the Trazegnies family is confirmed by the two families using the same arms and by the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations of Felix Heer van Steenhuize and Gerard [II] van Steenhuze Heer van Zwevegem which are cited below[2156]. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests that Gerard was Gérard de Contrecœur/van Wedegraet (first named with his father in Mar 1228) who was “vraisemblablement la souche des seigneurs puis princes de Steenhuyse”[2157]. The suggestion is plausible considering the Wedergraet/Trazegnies property holdings in the Ninove area, near Steenhuize, together with the favorable chronology. The Marquis has not established how Gérard acquired Steenhuize, but suggests that his father Oste de Trazegnies-Wedergraet (“l’Oncle”, who held several fiefs in the area around Ninove) either arranged his marriage with the heiress (daughter of Hendrik? see above), or persuaded the last Heer van Steenhuize (Hendrik?) to bequeath his fief to Gérard, another possibility being that Gérard’s mother was herself the heiress[2158].

1. GERARD de Trazegnies (-murdered Bruges 1274). Heer van Steenhuize. Guy Count of Flanders granted “Castele...en la paroche de Waerscoet” [Waarschoot] to “seignour Grart de Steenhuse chevalier” by charter dated May 1253[2159]. “Marie fille aînée de Jean seigneur d’Audenarde”, naming her “mainbour mon seigneur Gerart de Stenhuse chevalier”, renounced rights relating to her father’s inheritance by charter dated Jul 1265, witnessed by “...Gerart de Stienhuis...”[2160]. The place of his murder and the names of his murderers are confirmed by the 1289 charter of his grandson Willem, cited below. The Marquis de Trazegnies discusses the event in detail[2161]. m --- (-after Mar 1275). The primary source which names Gerard’s wife and confirms her family origin has not been found. She is referred to as living, but not named, in her son’s Mar 1274 (O.S.) charter quoted below: this document names “me dame ma mlere et Osten son frere devantdit” but, as noted below from the context “son” refers not to herself but to her daughter Beatrix, meaning that “Osten” was the grantor not the brother of Oste [I]’s mother. As noted above, the Marquis de Trazegnies suggests that Gerard may have acquired Steenhuize by marrying the heiress: maybe she was the daughter of Hendrik van Steenhuize who was named in Apr 1238 (see above). Gerard & his wife had four children:

a) OSTE [I] van Steenhuize (-before Apr 1279). His parentage is confirmed by the Mar 1274 (O.S.) charter cited below. Heer van Avelghem, de iure uxoris: "Osto de Stenhuse et Heila uxor eius" exchanged “feodum...quod Balduinus dictus de Molendino tenebat a domino Willelmo de Avelghem antecessore nostro” with Gand Saint-Pierre, for other property “in parochia de Ansedenghem”, by charter dated Jan 1268 (O.S.)[2162]. Heer van Steenhuize. "Ostes sires de Steinhuis et Heile damisele de Avelghem se femme et oir de Avelghem" granted rights over land “con cleme au Bos” to “nos...amis Thiri de Landreghem et Dame Margrite dame de Avelghem se feime”, by charter dated 22 Feb 1274 (O.S.)[2163]. “Hostes de Steenhuse et Hellewis ma feme” granted “la tre de Waerscote...ki fu mon peire mon seignour Grars seignr de Steenhuse chevalier” to “Beatris ma sereur et a son hoir”, which she accepted on the advice of “me dame ma mlere et Osten son frere devantdit [indicating that this refers to the grantor not the brother of his mother]” and on the advice of “mons Gillebert de Rassenghem mons Ghillebert de Leeuwerghem mon seingr Jehan de Scendelbeke et mons Olivier de Emelveerdeghem chlrs”, by charter dated Mar 1274 (O.S.)[2164]. Oste died before his widow’s Apr 1279 charter cited below. m (before Jan 1269) HEILA van Avelghem Vrouw van Avelghem, daughter of WILLEM [II] Heer van Avelghem & his [first?] wife --- (-after 23 Feb 1289). Warlop indicates that the Avelghem family descended from “Baudouin Cuusol [...le conseiller], cité en 1118, le fils aîné de Gérard I de Zottegem” [see the Heren van Zotteghem, below in the present document][2165]. "Osto de Stenhuse et Heila uxor eius" exchanged “feodum...quod Balduinus dictus de Molendino tenebat a domino Willelmo de Avelghem antecessore nostro” with Gand Saint-Pierre, for other property “in parochia de Ansedenghem”, by charter dated Jan 1268 (O.S.)[2166]. "Ostes sires de Steinhuis et Heile damisele de Avelghem se femme et oir de Avelghem" granted rights over land “con cleme au Bos” to “nos...amis Thiri de Landreghem et Dame Margrite dame de Avelghem se feime”, by charter dated 22 Feb 1274 (O.S.)[2167]. The wording of this charter suggests that Margareta was not Heila’s mother. Maybe she was her stepmother who retained an interest in Avelghem after her father died and had remarried. “Domicella Helewidis, filia quondam Willelmi de Avelghem militis, heres eiusdem et relicta Ostonis de Stenhuse”, declaring herself in considerable financial difficulties, sold “un fief de la mouvance de celle-ci à Avelghem nommé de Boek” to Gand Saint-Pierre, in the presence of “Willelmo primogenito filio nostro...consentiente cum tutore sive curatore suo”, by charter dated Apr 1279[2168]. Guy Count of Flanders settled disputes between Gand Saint-Pierre and "damoisele Heluy damoisele Davlenghem" concerning Avelghem, citing charters of “mon seigneur Willaume Davlenghem jadis notre foiaule” and “le damoisele devant dite et Oste De Stiennehus son avoueit” [referring presumably to her deceased husband], by charter dated 23 Feb 1289[2169]. Oste [I] & his wife had [five or more] children:

i) BEATRIX van Steenshuize (-after 1292). Willem van Steenhuize sold property at Avelghem to Onze Lieve Vrouw-hospitaal at Oudenaarde, with the consent of “Arnulf van Oudenaarde” and declaring that “Ostes mes freres et damoiselle Beatris ma suer” had renounced their rights in the property, by charter dated 1292[2170]. A document dated 1283-84 records “Josse fs Jan van Hemsrode, gehuwd met Beatrix van Steenhuize”[2171]. If that date is correct, Beatrix must have been one of her parents’ oldest children, maybe their first-born. The absence of her husband from the 1292 document suggests that Beatrix was widowed and had returned to her family. m ([before 1283/84]) JOSSE Heer van Hemsrode, son of JAN Heer van Hemsrode & his wife --- (-[before 1292?]).

ii) ISABELLA van Steenshuize (-after 1310). A document dated 1310 records “Messires Gossuins de Heemsrodes...damoiselle Bele de Steenhuse, habitant la châtellenie d’Audenarde” failing to pay a tax imposed on the fiefholders of Flanders, while in 1284 “Gossuin seigneur de Hemsrode à Avelgem (lui aussi fils de Jean)” sold part of his “seigneurie...Maaigem à Sint-Maria-Lierde” to “Oylart Ghelare”[2172]. The reference to Avelghem in 1284 suggests that the couple were already married at the time. m (before 1284) GOSSUIN Heer van Hemsrode, son of JAN van Hemsrode & his wife ---.

iii) WILLEM [I] van Steenshuize ([1271/72?]-after Aug 1308). His parentage is confirmed by the Apr 1279 document cited below. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests his birth date, bearing in mind Willem’s likely age of majority[2173]. Heer van Steenhuize en Avelghem. “Domicella Helewidis, filia quondam Willelmi de Avelghem militis, heres eiusdem et relicta Ostonis de Stenhuse”, declaring herself in considerable financial difficulties, sold “un fief de la mouvance de celle-ci à Avelghem nommé de Boek” to Gand Saint-Pierre, in the presence of “Willelmo primogenito filio nostro...consentiente cum tutore sive curatore suo”, by charter dated Apr 1279[2174]. His absence from his mother’s 23 Feb 1289 charter suggests that Willem was still a minor, although the following documents show that he reached his majority soon afterwards. “Willames de Steenhuses” wrote to the count of Flanders requesting justice for the murder of “monseigneur de Steenhuses mon tayon” at Bruges by “Pieter Bonins et Bonin de le Planche”, noting that “Osten de Stenhuses ki me peres fu et mi et mes freres” incurred debts and had been obliged to sell “un grant partie del hiritage d’Avlinghien”, by charter dated 1289[2175]. By charter dated 8 May 1289 Guy Count of Flanders settled the dispute between “les lignages t les amis de monsegnr Grart de Stee(n)huse de mon segnr Jakemin de Rodes et de Bauduin le Grutre” and “les Bounins de Bruges” with compensation payable to “Willes Davlinghien Grars ses oncles”, naming guarantors[2176]. Willem van Steenhuize sold property at Avelghem to Onze Lieve Vrouw-hospitaal at Oudenaarde, with the consent of “Arnulf van Oudenaarde” and declaring that “Ostes mes freres et damoiselle Beatris ma suer” had renounced their rights in the property, by charter dated 1292[2177]. “...Mons Guille de Stenhuse...mons Robt seignr de Scwevenghien...” witnessed a charter dated Aug 1308 of “Hues li Jovenes burger van Gent”, sealed by “Willaume Signeur de Steenhuse + daveleghien”[2178]. [The Marquis de Trazegnies comments that “[les] généalogies traditionnelles (mais pas celle du comte du Chastel)” record that Willem married “Béatrix de Mortagne-Espierres”, adding that “aucun document, jusqu’à présent, ne nous en a donné confirmation”[2179].]

iv) OSTE [II] van Steenshuize ([1273/74?]-after 31 Mar 1337). Willem van Steenhuize sold property at Avelghem to Onze Lieve Vrouw-hospitaal at Oudenaarde, with the consent of “Arnulf van Oudenaarde” and declaring that “Ostes mes freres et damoiselle Beatris ma suer” had renounced their rights in the property, by charter dated 1292[2180]. Heer van Steenhuize en Avelghem.

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v) [one or more] sons ([1275/79]-after 1289). The existence of a younger brother or brothers of Willem van Steenhuize is confirmed by the 1289 charter quoted above which names “me peres fu et mi et mes freres”.

b) BEATRIX van Steenhuize . Her parentage is confirmed by the following document. Vrouw van Waarschoot: “Hostes de Steenhuse et Hellewis ma feme” granted “la tre de Waerscote...ki fu mon peire mon seignour Grars seignr de Steenhuse chevalier” to “Beatris ma sereur et a son hoir” by charter dated Mar 1274 (O.S.)[2181]. It is unclear whether “et a son hoir” means that Beatrix was already married with a child at the time or whether the phrase indicated her (future) heirs in general. Whatever the answer, the grant was presumably made in view of Beatrix’s marriage, although this is not specified in the extract of the document. It should be noted that the May 1253 charter, under which Guy Count of Flanders granted “Castele...en la paroche de Waerscoet” [Waarschoot] to Beatrix’s father, was extracted from “Cartularium heren van Spiere” (see above). The Marquis de Trazegnies indicates that “Spiere” refers to Espierres, one of the territories of the Mortagne family, and suggests that Beatrix married either Jean or Robert de Mortagne, sons of Roger de Mortagne Seigneur d’Espierres (see the document HAINAUT)[2182].

c) MARIE van Steenhuize (-after Jul 1308). “Mesires Guillaume de Ghisteles sires de Scades chevalier et me dame Marie sa femme fille monsigneur de Steenhuuse” exchanged property with Ypres Saint-Martin by charter dated early-Jul 1308[2183]. As her husband’s parents were married “after 6 Jan 1236” (see above), the chronology suggests that Marie’s father was Gerard van Steenhuize. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests that the Quartes and Calonne families, named in the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations cited below, may have descended from this couple[2184]. m WILLEM van Gistel Heer van Wytschaete, son of JAN [I] Heer van Gistel & his wife Isabelle van Vormezeele (-after Jul 1308).

d) GERARD van Steenhuize (-after 8 May 1289). By charter dated 8 May 1289 Guy Count of Flanders settled the dispute between “les lignages t les amis de monsegnr Grart de Stee(n)huse de mon segnr Jakemin de Rodes et de Bauduin le Grutre” and “les Bounins de Bruges” with compensation payable to “Willes Davlinghien Grars ses oncles”, naming guarantors[2185].

OSTE [II] van Steenhuize, son of OSTE [I] Heer van Steenhuize & his wife Heila van Avelghem ([1273/74?]-after 31 Mar 1337). Willem van Steenhuize sold property at Avelghem to Onze Lieve Vrouw-hospitaal at Oudenaarde, with the consent of “Arnulf van Oudenaarde” and declaring that “Ostes mes freres et damoiselle Beatris ma suer” had renounced their rights in the property, by charter dated 1292[2186]. Heer van Steenhuize en Avelghem. “Oste van Steenhuse heere van Avelghem” donated land to Petegem St Clara by charter dated 1318[2187]. “Raes van Gavere here van Nocre, ende...Ost heer van Steenhuse ende van Avelghem...” sealed a charter dated mid-Jul 1329 concerning Oudenaarde[2188]. “Oste seigneur de Steenhusen et de Havelighem...Gerard van Steenhuse heer van Zwevegem...” sealed the charter dated 31 Mar 1337 which records the peace agreement between Jean III Duke of Brabant and Louis de Nevers/Flanders[2189].

m (before 1314) MARGUERITE de Beaulieu, daughter of [JEAN de Beaulieu & his wife ---] (-[after 1340?]). The Marquis de Trazegnies says that Marguerite was “vraisemblablement” Jean’s daughter and records her marriage, noting in a later passage that she was named with her husband in 1314[2190]. His suggestion is based partly on his analysis of the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations (cited below) made by Felix Heer van Steenhuize and Gerard [II] Heer van Zwevegem attesting their family relationships with Hugues de Quartes, who was a remote relative of the Beaulieu family[2191]. Her date of death is suggested on the assumption that she was the mother of her husband’s son Oste [III], which is consistent with the interpretation of the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations.

Oste [II] & his wife had [seven] children:

1. WILLEM [II] van Steenhuize (-[16 Apr 1353/14 May 1365]). Heer van Steenhuize [en Avelghem]. A document dated 16 Apr 1353 records the settlement of the affair involving his brother Gerard van Steenhuize (see below) with compensation paid by “Willem Heere van Steenhus ridder in den naeme van mer Gheraerde van Steenhuus riddere sinen broeder”[2192]. He died before 14 May 1365 when his brother Gerard is named as Heer van Steenhuize. No other document has been identified which names Willem [II] who presumably died childless.

2. GERARD [II] van Steenhuize (-1379). Kervyn de Lettenhove’s commentary on Froissart’s chronicles records the muster list of combattants at “la bataille de monseigneur Loys conte de Flandres, de Nevers et de Rethel...à Aire et à Bapaumes”, from 26 Mar to 27 Sep 1340, which includes “chevaliers bacheliers de la conté de Flandres...Guérart de Stenus...Otte d’Estenus...”, later passages recording payments made to them[2193]. A document dated 1351 accused “min here Gheraerd van Steenhuuse ende zyne hulpers” of murdering “Segren Boelen ende Osten van Gheetscuure, mijns heeren scepenen van Gend”[2194]. A document dated 16 Apr 1353 records the settlement of the affair with compensation paid by “Willem Heere van Steenhus ridder in den naeme van mer Gheraerde van Steenhuus riddere sinen broeder”[2195]. A list of Flemish nobles dated 1362/63 names “messire Gerard de Steenhuuse...messire Roger de Steenhuuse”[2196]. Heer van Steenhuize [en Avelghem]. “Gheraert van Raesseghem her van Masseme, Gheeraerd he van Steenhusen, Daneel van Alewine ende Boudin van der Woestine ruddren” guaranteed obligations imposed by the count of Flanders on “den her vander Wostine en den her van Zweveghem” by charter dated 14 May 1365[2197]. Gerard was named in other documents dated 3 Jan 1366 and 20 Apr 1366[2198]. “Gheeraert heer van Steenhusen ende Ostkin zijn broeder” signed receipt of funds to finance a military expedition from Gent dated 1377[2199]. Van Den Berghe records his death in 1379[2200]. m AGNES van Schuurvelde, daughter of ROBERT van Nevele Heer van Schuurvelde & his wife --- (-after 10 Dec 1379). “Vrouwe Anneze van Scuervelt” settled the estate of “heer her Gheeraert heer van Steenhuussen”, with the advice of “Osten van Syeenhuusse ende ioffrauwe Agnees van Steenhuusse ende hier af worden borghen...Mergriete van Steenhuusse ende et sijn borghen”, at Gent 10 Dec 1379[2201].

3. [OSTE van Steenhuize (-after Sep 1340). Kervyn de Lettenhove’s commentary on Froissart’s chronicles records the muster list of combattants at “la bataille de monseigneur Loys conte de Flandres, de Nevers et de Rethel...à Aire et à Bapaumes”, from 26 Mar to 27 Sep 1340, which includes “chevaliers bacheliers de la conté de Flandres...Guérart de Stenus...Otte d’Estenus...”, later passages recording payments made to them[2202]. The order of their two names suggests that “Otte” was more junior than “Guérart”, maybe he was Gerard’s younger brother. If that is correct, the date suggests that he was a different brother from Oste [III], who is named below, and presumably died before the latter’s birth.]

4. [ROGER van Steenhuize (-after [1362/63]). A list of Flemish nobles dated 1362/63 names “messire Gerard de Steenhuuse...messire Roger de Steenhuuse”[2203]. The chronology suggests that Roger may have been another son of Oste [II]. His absence from the 1363 charter cited below which names his brother Oste [III] suggests either that Roger was deceased at the time or that he was Oste’s younger brother.]

5. AGNES van Steenhuize (-after 10 Dec 1379). “Vrouwe Anneze van Scuervelt” settled the estate of “heer her Gheeraert heer van Steenhuussen”, with the advice of “Osten van Syeenhuusse ende ioffrauwe Agnees van Steenhuusse ende hier af worden borghen...Mergriete van Steenhuusse ende et sijn borghen”, at Gent 10 Dec 1379[2204].

6. MARGARETA van Steenhuize (-after 10 Dec 1379). “Vrouwe Anneze van Scuervelt” settled the estate of “heer her Gheeraert heer van Steenhuussen”, with the advice of “Osten van Syeenhuusse ende ioffrauwe Agnees van Steenhuusse ende hier af worden borghen...Mergriete van Steenhuusse ende et sijn borghen”, at Gent 10 Dec 1379[2205]. Delvaux names Roger de Tollenaere as wife of Jeanne de Poucques and son of Jean and “Marguerite d’Esteenhuse”[2206]. The 27 Jun 1386 cited above names “mer Roeger de Tolneere, toesienre [tuteur] van Felix van Steenhuse mer Oste zone”. m JAN van Tollenaere, son of ---.

7. OSTE [III] “Ostkin” van Steenhuize ([1340 or after?]-[1382/84?]). If the existence of an older son named Oste is correct as suggested above, Oste [III] would have been born after 1340 at the end of his father’s life or posthumously. This suggested date is consistent with the possible birth date of his own son Felix. A charter dated 1363 records “Osten van Steenhuusse en he Danielle van Alwyne” being ordered to pay part of the fine agreed [relating to the murder committed by Oste [III]’s brother Gerard, see the 16 Apr 1353 document quoted above][2207]. The family relationship, if any, with Daniel van Halewijn has not been ascertained. “Gheeraert heer van Steenhusen ende Ostkin zijn broeder” signed receipt of funds to finance a military expedition from Gent dated 1377[2208]. Heer van Steenhuize [en Avelghem] “Vrouwe Anneze van Scuervelt” settled the estate of “heer her Gheeraert heer van Steenhuussen”, with the advice of “Osten van Syeenhuusse ende ioffrauwe Agnees van Steenhuusse ende hier af worden borghen...Mergriete van Steenhuusse ende et sijn borghen”, at Gent 10 Dec 1379[2209]. The primary source which confirms his date of death has not been found, but it is reasonable to assume that he died around [1382/84] leaving his son still an infant. m as her first husband, ELISABETH van Welle, daughter of --- (-after Sep 1390). Sanderus in 1641 cited a 1385 charter at Gent which named “Hostinus filius unicus et eius uxor Elisabeth de Welle, quæ priore marito defuncto nupsit Ludovici de Mullem...Hostini vero soroes fuere Agnes et Margareta, liberi Felix princeps et dominus de Steenhuyse et Felici aliquot sorores, Gerardus de Steenhuyse tutor illis et partrius”[2210], although the passage appears to confuse the Steenhuize family relationships. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests that Elisabeth was either (1) the daughter of “Lucas van Welle (Wellens?) et de Beatrijs Devers, ainsi que le rapporte un site Internet peu fiable et ne citant pas de sources” or (2) more probably the daughter of “Philippe Vilain de Gand (ou de Gand-Vilain) Grand-Bailli de Gand (1385-1387), seigneur de Welle et de Sophie de Ghistelles”[2211]. [A 1366 document names “min heere Jan Vilain” and “min vrouwe Mergriete Brijsteeste, mer Jan Vilains wijf” as fiefholders “in der Vier Ambachten” and “here Philips Vilain...here Wulfaert Vilain” as fiefholders at Beveren[2212].] Elisabeth married secondly ([1384/85?]) Lodewijk van Mullen. The Marquis de Trazegnies records that she had three children by her second marriage, including “Wautier (époux d’Elisabeth de Custere, dame de Carnoit) [qui] mourut le 24 août 1442 sans enfants”, whose successors were “Hugues de Fosseux, fils de Catherine de Steenhuize” and “Laurence de Ghistelles [...[qui épousa] Jean de Guines], fille d’Elisabeth de Steenhuize”[2213]. A document dated Sep 1390 names “vrauwe mer Oste was van Steenhuse”[2214]. Oste [III] & his wife had three children:

a) FELIX van Steenhuize ([before [1375]?]-[10 May 1423/14 May 1424]). Heer van Steenhuize, Heer van Avelghem A document dated 27 Jun 1386 names “mer Roeger de Tolneere, toesienre [tuteur] van Felix van Steenhuse mer Oste zone”[2215]. Documents dated 2 Oct 1388, 18 Oct 1388 and 30 Dec 1388 name “Gheeraert van Steenhuse heer van Zweveghem” [his tutor] and “Felix prinche van Steenhuse”[2216], the word “prinche” presumably being anachronistic. The following document suggests that Felix had by then attained the age of majority (and so was born before [1375]?): “Félix seigneur de Stenehus et dAvlenghen chevalier” attested that “Hue de Quartes fils de noble homme feu Willaume de Quartes est de mon sang et de mon lignage. Et si prochains que le dit feu Willaume de Quartes fu cousin en aultre [=cousin issu de germain] demy point mains à monseigneur mon père et en tierch [=cousin sous sous germain] a my de droitte lingne de par le père du dit Willaume qui fu tayons du dit Hue...du coste et lingne des signeurs de Trazegnies” and also that “li dis feux Willaumes...fu cousins en tierch ou plus priès à monseigneur mon père de par le demoiselle mère du dit feu Willaume...du costé et lingne des signeurs de Biaulieu”, dated 25 Jan 1392[2217]. A document dated 23 Oct 1397 names “Felix heer van Steenhuse ende van Havelghem”[2218]. Souverain bailli de Flandre [which from the following document presumably entitled him to the comital title]: a document dated 1405 records that “Compte (Phlx) Sire de Steenhuse et dAvelenghien, Souverain Bailli de Flandres” had received everything “appartnans ala dite souveraine baillie”[2219]. The testament of “noble femme Béatrix de Baudrenghien” [“veuve de Sire Guillaume de Clermes et fille d’Ernoul (frère de la supposée dame de Steenhuus) laquelle aurait épousé Marguerite de La Hamaide”], dated 4 Feb 1420, named “ses cousines Laurence et Isabeau de Ghistelles...les dames de Steenhuis et de Gruuthuse” and appointed “Félix de Steenhuis chevalier” as her heir[2220]. “Meneer Felix heer van Steenhuse ende Avelghem...meneer Jan van Steenhuse meer Felix zone, Ruddere” bought “zijn poortescap...bi Janne Metteneye” at Bruges by charter dated 3 Apr 1423[2221]. A document dated 10 May 1423 names “mer Phelix heer van Steenhuuse ende van Avelghem, suevrain bailliu van Vlaanderen” as heir of “Lisbette van Welle sire moeder”[2222]. Van Den Berghe notes that “Jan van de Klite, heer van Komen” was appointed as bailli de Flandre 14 May 1424[2223]. m MARGARETA van Stavele, daughter of WILLEM [I] van Stavele Vicomte de Furnes & his wife Margareta van Heule Vrouw van Izegem [Isenghien]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage and marriage[2224]. Felix & his wife had [three] children:

i) [WILLEM van Steenhuize (-after Sep 1410). A muster list of Jan van Gistel Heer van Reigarsvliet dated Sep 1410 names “chevaliers...messire Arnoul de Zuevengien...monseigneur de Stienmuuse...escuiers...Guillaume de Stiennuse...Odin bastart de Zuvinghem”[2225]. The chronology suggests that Willem may have been a son of Felix van Steenhuize, maybe his older son who died soon after this date.]

ii) JAN van Steenhuize (-[9 Apr 1440/1443]). “Meneer Felix heer van Steenhuse ende Avelghem...meneer Jan van Steenhuse meer Felix zone, Ruddere” bought “zijn poortescap...bi Janne Metteneye” at Bruges by charter dated 3 Apr 1423[2226]. Heer [Prins] van Steenhuize, Heer van Avelghem “Jan Prince van Steenhuuse en heere van Avelghem” agreed to limit royalties payable by Groeninge abbey, near Courtrai, by charter dated 10 Mar 1426[2227]. “Jan heere van Steenhuuse en Avelghem” led troops from Bruges against the English at Calais in 1436[2228]. “Jan prince van Steenhuuse heer van Avelghem, Raed ende Camerlinc” acknowledged holding fiefs from the duke of Burgundy at “Rystome...Helsmoortele...den aermen van Ziesele” by charter dated 9 Apr 1440[2229]. m (before 1429) as her first husband, ISABELLE [Elisabeth] de Wilde Vrouw van Maelstede, Ellewoutsdijk, Everingen en Coudorp, daughter of JAN van Wilde Burggraaf van Zeeland & his wife Marie van Renesse. A charter dated 1429 records Jan and his wife Elisabeth, the latter having inherited revenue at Mannekensvere[2230]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage and three marriages[2231]. She married secondly Gerard [II] van Gistel Heer van Axele. She married fourthly (before 1461) Jost van Cruyningen.

iii) MARIA van Steenhuize ). The Marquis de Trazegnies dates her marriage to 1415 or 1416[2232]. A window at Steenhuize records “Jan heere van Gruuthuuse met Marie van Steenhuuse”[2233]. m ([1415/16]) JAN [IV] van de Aa Heer van Gruuthuse, son of JAN van de Aa Heer van Gruuthuse en Grimbergen & his second wife Agnes de Mortagne Dame d’Espierres [Spiere] (-4 Jul 1438).

b) ELISABETH van Steenhuize (-after 10 Apr 1426). A document dated 10 Apr 1426 names “Lodewijk van Gistel ridder” and his wife “vrouwe Lisbette van Steenhuse” as fiefholders at Beaulieu[2234]. m LODEWIJK van Gistel, son of WULFAERT van Gistel & his wife Isabella van Steenbrugge (-after 10 Apr 1426).

c) CATHARINA van Steenhuize (-after 29 Jan 1422). A document dated 2 Oct 1408 names “Jan van Sentoomaers heer van Renginge” and his wife “Catharina van Steenhuuse” at “Moeskroen en Lowingen”[2235]. Her second marriage is indicated by a document dated 22 Sep 1422 which names “vrouwe Kateline van Steenhuuse, vrouwe van Waercongne” as heir of “Lisbette van Welle harer moeder”, naming her father “Hoste van Steenhuse”[2236]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records “Wautier (époux d’Elisabeth de Custere, dame de Carnoit) [qui] mourut le 24 août 1442 sans enfants” as son of Elisabeth van Welle (widow of Oste [III] Heer van Steenhuize) and her second husband Lodewijk van Mullen, and his successors “Hugues de Fosseux, fils de Catherine de Steenhuize” and “Laurence de Ghistelles [...[qui épousa] Jean de Guines], fille d’Elisabeth de Steenhuize”[2237]. m firstly JEAN de Saint-Omer Heer van Reninge, son of --- (-after 2 Oct 1408). m secondly (after Oct 1408) COLART de Fosseux Heer van Warcoing, son of --- (-killed in battle Azincourt 25 Oct 1415).

Zwevegem is located east of Courtrai in the present.day Belgian province of West-Vlaanderen, more than 40 kilometres west of Steenhuize. It was recorded as held by a younger branch of the Steenhuize family from 1337. The parentage of Gerard [I] van Steenhuize Heer van Zwevegem has not been ascertained. The Marquis de Trazegnies’s analysis of the three 23/24 Jan 1392 declarations made by Felix Heer van Steenhuize (see above for the text), Gerard [II] van Steenhuize Heer van Zwevegem (see below), and Jean de Calonne dit Blancart, all attesting their relationships with the Calonne/Quart families, indicates that Gerard [I] was the brother of Oste [II] Heer van Steenhuize (see above). While his analysis reflects the text of the declarations, the result appears inconsistent with the Steenhuize chronology. At least one unnamed brother of Oste [II] is referred to in the Mar 1289 charter of their brother Willem Heer van Steenhuize (see above). Given the death of their father Oste [I] before Apr 1279, and the birth of Oste [II] in [1273/74?], any such younger brother of Oste would have been born in [1275/79]. However, as shown below the death of Gerard [I] is estimated (with reasonable certainty) to [1366/Apr 1367] or [after Apr 1367], meaning that he would have reached a remarkably old age if he was born in [1275/79]. Van Den Berghe suggests that Gerard [I] was the son of Gerard van Steenhuize, younger brother of Oste [I][2238], but this fails to respect the wording of the 1392 declarations and also does not solve the chronological difficulty. The chronology of the Zwevegem branch suggests Gerard [I]’s birth in [1310/20], which would be consistent with his having been the nephew of Oste [II], the son of his unnamed brother. While inconsistent with the 1392 declarations, other examples show that documents of their nature cannot be assumed always to accurately reflect the family relationships specified therein, especially if, as in the present case, they cover several generations about which the attestors would not have had personal knowledge. Until more information comes to light, a definitive answer to this conundrum seems impossible.

1. ROBERT van Zwevegem (-Aug 1308). “...Mons Guille de Stenhuse...mons Robt seignr de Scwevenghien...” witnessed a charter dated Aug 1308 of “Hues li Jovenes burger van Gent”[2239]. It seems possible that Zwevegem was transmitted to Gerard [I] van Steenhuize by some family relationship with Robert which has not been ascertained.

GERARD [I] van Steenhuize, son of --- ([1310/20?]-[1366/Apr 1367] or [after Apr 1367]?). Heer van Zwevegem: “Oste seigneur de Steenhusen et de Havelighem...Gerard van Steenhuse heer van Zwevegem...” sealed the charter dated 31 Mar 1337 which records the peace agreement between Jean III Duke of Brabant and Louis de Nevers/Flanders[2240]. “Gheraert van Raesseghem her van Masseme, Gheeraerd he van Steenhusen, Daneel van Alewine ende Boudin van der Woestine ruddren” guaranteed obligations imposed by the count of Flanders on “den her vander Wostine en den her van Zweveghem” by charter dated 14 May 1365[2241]. A document dated 1366 names “mer Gheeraet van Zwevinghem” as fiefholder of “de heerlijkheid Moschere dat mijn joncvrauwe van der Leye houd tharen live” and “min here Gherard van Steenhuse” as fiefholder at Beveren and of “thof te Zwevighem”[2242]. It is uncertain whether this document refers to two different persons or one who held more than one fief. The reference to Gerard [II] holding the Beveren fief, while his father was still living, in the 20 Apr 1366 charter cited below suggests the likelihood that two people were involved in the 1366 document. [“Gheerarde van Steenhuse heere van Swevenghem” confirmed that “Rugger van Troys...” had sold property by charter dated Apr 1367, sealed by “Geraard van Steenhuuse heer van Zwevegem”[2243]. This document could presumably refer either to Gerard [I] or Gerard [II].]

m [--- de Beaulieu, daughter of JEAN de Beaulieu & his wife ---. Her parentage is confirmed by the Marquis de Trazegnies’s cogent analysis of the 24/25 Jan 1392 declarations made by her son Gerard [II] Heer van Zwevegem and his cousin Felix Heer van Steenhuize (see above) attesting their family relationships with Hugues de Quartes[2244]. If Gerard [I] was indeed born in [1310/20] as discussed in the introduction to the present section, another potential chronological problem arises with this marriage. According to the 1392 declarations, Gerard’s wife was the sister of Marguerite de Beaulieu, who was named in 1314 with her husband Oste [II] Heer van Steenhuize and whose older children were presumably born soon after that date. If Gerard did marry her sister, she would have been considerably younger than Marguerite.]

Gerard [I] & his wife had [two] children:

1. GERARD [II] van Steenhuize (-[11 Jan 1404/28 Jan 1405], bur Zwevegem St Arend). Gerard swore allegiance for his fief at Beveren at the court of Steenhuize, noting that “hem verstorfven en toecommen was mijn heere van Zweveghem sinen vader”, by charter dated 20 Apr 1366[2245]. A document dated 1366 names “mer Gheeraet van Zwevinghem” as fiefholder of “de heerlijkheid Moschere dat mijn joncvrauwe van der Leye houd tharen live” and “min here Gherard van Steenhuse” as fiefholder at Beveren and of “thof te Zwevighem”[2246]. Heer van Zwevegem: “Gheerarde van Steenhuse heere van Swevenghem” confirmed that “Rugger van Troys...” had sold property by charter dated Apr 1367, sealed by “Geraard van Steenhuuse heer van Zwevegem”[2247]. This document could presumably refer either to Gerard [I] or Gerard [II].] “Geraert van Steenhuse heere van Sweveghem rudder” was named in a document dated 21 Apr 1366[2248]. Documents dated 2 Oct 1388, 18 Oct 1388 and 30 Dec 1388 name “Gheeraert van Steenhuse heer van Zweveghem” and “Felix prinche van Steenhuse”[2249]. A document dated 15 Dec 1391 names “mer Gerard van Steenhuze heer van Zwevegem/messire Girars de Steenhuuse” with his wife “Filippa van Nevele”[2250]. “Gérard de Stenehuis sire de Skievenghien chevalier” attested that “Hue de Quartes fils de noble homme feu Willaume de Quartes est de mon sang...et si prochains que le dit feu Willaume de Quartes fu cousin en aultre demy point mains à my de droicte lingne de par le père du dit Willaume qui fu tayon du dit Hue” and also “mes cousins en tierch ou plus priès de par le demoiselle mère du dit Willaume...”, dated 24 Jan 1392[2251]. A document dated 11 Jan 1404 (N.S.) names “mer Gheraerd van Steenhuse heere van Zweveghem”, married to “Philippa van Nevele”, and “Hun zoon mer Arend van Steenhuuse” married to “vrouwe Kataline Diederic van Rotchefoert here van Ayshove”[2252]. A document dated 28 Jan 1405 (N.S.) names “wijlen mer Gheraert van Steenhuse”[2253]. An epitaph at Zwevegem Saint-Amand records the burial of “Gheert va(n) Steenhuse rudde(r) heere van Zweveghem” who died “14--“, “vrzuwe Philippe van Nevele sijn wijf” who died “[May] 1403” [incorrect], and “Arent va[n] Stee[n]huse rudder”[2254]. m PHILIPPA van Nevele, daughter of WILLEM [II] van Nevele & his wife --- (-after 11 Jan 1404, bur Zwevegem St Arend). A 1366 charter names “her Willem van Nevele”, holding “tgoet van Uutberghene ende Overmere” from the fief of Dendermonde and as a fiefholder from Bruges, and “vrouwe Philippe van Nevele” holding a fief from Ypres[2255]. A document dated 15 Dec 1391 records a court of nobles “Hendrik van Antoing heer van Haverskerke, Wouter heer van Halewijn en Watervliet, Jan van Poek, Hendrik van Spiere en Jacob van Lichtervelde” judging in favour of “mer Gerard van Steenhuze heer van Zwevegem/messire Girars de Steenhuuse” and his wife “Filippa van Nevele” concerning rights to “de heerlijkheid Oosthove te Wervik” against “Willemine van Halewijn en haar zoon Willem van Nevele”[2256]. A document dated 11 Jan 1404 (N.S.) names “mer Gheraerd van Steenhuse heere van Zweveghem”, married to “Philippa van Nevele”, and “Hun zoon mer Arend van Steenhuuse” married to “vrouwe Kataline Diederic van Rotchefoert here van Ayshove”[2257]. An epitaph at Zwevegem Saint-Amand records the burial of “Gheert va(n) Steenhuse rudde(r) heere van Zweveghem” who died “14--“, “vrzuwe Philippe van Nevele sijn wijf” who died “[May] 1403” [incorrect], and “Arent va[n] Stee[n]huse rudder”[2258]. Gerard [II] & his wife had [four] children:

a) GERARD [III] van Steenhuize (-[16 Mar [1415]/27 Apr 1421]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified, but his succession to Zwevegem suggests that Gerard [III] was Gerard [II]’s oldest son (his supposed brother Arend is not named “Heer van Zwevegem” in the sources cited below). His absence from earlier sources which name his supposed father with Arend is difficult to explain. Heer van Zwevegem: “Gheeraert van Steenhuus her van Zweveghem” sold his “heerschip en seingerie van Zweveghem”, held from “de heer van Gistel”, with another fief “gheheeten de cossaterie”, to “Janne van Haelwine heer van Roosbecque en Inchout” by charter dated 16 Mar 1414 (O.S.?), sealed by “Gerard van Steenhuse”[2259]. A document dated 27 Apr 1421 names “wijlen mer Gerard van Steenhuse here van Zweveghem”[2260], which presumably refers to Gerard [III].

b) AREND [Arnoud] van Steenhuize (-[9 Mar 1415/1418], bur Zwevegem St Arend). Jacques de Hemricourt names “on...chevalier de Flandre...monss. Ermut fil de saingnor de Iwenenghien” when recording his [first] marriage[2261]. A document dated 11 Jan 1404 (N.S.) names “mer Gheraerd van Steenhuse heere van Zweveghem”, married to “Philippa van Nevele”, and “Hun zoon mer Arend van Steenhuuse” married to “vrouwe Kataline Diederic van Rotchefoert here van Ayshove”[2262]. Heer van Ayschove: a document dated 9 Dec 1405 names “mer Arend van Zweveghem here van Ayshove”[2263]. A document dated 10 Jul 1406 names “Mergriete van Steenhuse...joncvrauwe van Ayshove” and “mer Arend van Steenhuse vader vande vors joncvrauwe”[2264]. A muster list of Jan van Gistel Heer van Reigarsvliet dated Sep 1410 names “chevaliers...messire Arnoul de Zuevengien...monseigneur de Stienmuuse...escuiers...Guillaume de Stiennuse...Odin bastart de Zuvinghem”[2265]. A document dated 30 Oct 1430 names “wijlen mer Arend van Steenhuuse heer van Ayshove”[2266]. A document dated 8 May 1413 names “monseigneur Hernoul de Zoevenghien” and one dated 9 Mar 1415 “mer Arend van Sweveghem”[2267]. An epitaph at Zwevegem Saint-Amand records the burial of “Gheert va(n) Steenhuse rudde(r) heere van Zweveghem” who died “14--“, “vrzuwe Philippe van Nevele sijn wijf” who died “[May] 1403” [incorrect], and “Arent va[n] Stee[n]huse rudder”[2268]. m firstly (1389) CATHERINE de Rochefort, daughter of THIERRY de Rochefort Heer van Aischove en Nockers & his wife Clémence de Hemricourt ([1383/84]-after 11 Jan 1404). Jacques de Hemricourt names “une filhe...Katherine quy a present [...1398] est en leage de 14 ans”, who was married “ces meismes ainsnée environ le saint Martien” to “on...chevalier de Flandre...monss. Ermut fil de saingnor de Iwenenghien”, as the only child of “Thiris de Rochefort secons fis de mons. Iohan de Rochefort” and his wife[2269]. A document dated 4 Nov 1401 names “Kateline van Rochefort svors Diederiicx dochter” and “mer Arend van Steenhuusse hare wettelike man geheel hoir van Diederick”[2270]. A document dated 11 Jan 1404 (N.S.) names “mer Gheraerd van Steenhuse heere van Zweveghem”, married to “Philippa van Nevele”, and “Hun zoon mer Arend van Steenhuuse” married to “vrouwe Kataline Diederic van Rotchefoert here van Ayshove”[2271]. m secondly as her first husband, MARGUERITE de Poucques, daughter of ALARD [Heylaerd] Seigneur de Poucques [van Poeke] & his wife Katharina van Borselen. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage[2272]. She married secondly (before 23 Jun 1419) Daniel van Herzele Heer van Lillare en Oudenove-St-Marie. Margareta sued her stepmother and the latter’s second husband relating to her succession from 23 Jun 1419[2273]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her second husband’s death 9 Oct 1433 and burial at Gent St Bavon[2274]. She married thirdly ([9 Oct 1433/19 Dec 1441]) Daniel van Boekhoute [de Bouchout] Seigneur de Diepenstein, Bouchout, Loenhout, Burggraaf van Brussel. Arend & his first wife had one child:

i) MARGARETA van Steenhuize (-after 1466). The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage, marriage date, and her husband’s parentage[2275]. Vrouw van Aischove: a document dated 10 Jul 1406 names “Mergriete van Steenhuse...joncvrauwe van Ayshove” and “mer Arend van Steenhuse vader vande vors joncvrauwe”[2276]. A document dated 1415 names “Guerard d’Escournay escuier” and “damoiselle Mergriete de Steenhuse dame de Aeyshove sa femme, bourgeois et bourgeoise de Gand”[2277]. Margareta sued her stepmother and the latter’s second husband relating to her succession from 23 Jun 1419[2278]. A document dated 3 Apr 1425 names “mer Gheraerd van Scoresse here van Mourcourt, Berchem rnfr Ayshove” and “vrouwe Mergriete van Steenhuse vrouwe [van Aishove]”[2279]. “Margareta van Steenhuize en haar echtgenoot Geeraard van Mourcourt, Berchem, Ayshove en Machelen” surrendered Zwevegem to Philippe III Duke of Burgundy by charter dated 1447[2280]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her husband’s date of death and that Margareta survived him[2281]. m (22 Jun 1408) GERARD de Gavre Seigneur de Morcourt-sur-Somme, de Berchem et de Beveren, son of ARNAUD [VI] de Gavre Baron d’Escornaix [van Schoorisse] & his wife Elisabeth [Isabel] van Gistel (-1466).

c) [LODEWIJK van Steenhuize (-after 4 Jan 1395). A document dated 4 Jan 1395 names “Louis de Zoevenghien ridder”[2282]. The date suggests that Lodewijk could have been another son of Gerard [II].]

d) MARGARETA van Steenhuize . The Marquis de Trazegnies records her parentage, noting a charter dated 13 Sep 1398 names her husband “Jean IV de Baronaige chevalier seigneur de Mauwen, Oyske, Herseaux, Perck et Elewijt”, her death “jeune sans enfants”, and her husband’s second marriage to “Marguerite Bette, issue de la célèbre lignée patricienne de Gand”[2283]. m as his first wife, JEAN [IV] de Baronaige Seigneur de Mauwen, son of JEAN [III] de Baronaige & his wife Katerina van Waver Vrouw van Perk en Elewijt (-after 1422).

2. [IDA van Steenhuize (-9 Aug 1361, bur Harlebeek). Her family origin is confirmed by her epitaph, the chronology suggesting that she was the daughter of Gerard [I]. Two secondary sources record Ida with two different husbands, the chronology suggesting that she was the daughter of Gerard [I]. Firstly, an anonynmous author records that “Gautier de Halewyn dit de Roosebeke chevalier, écoutète d’Harelbeke”, son of “Daniel de Halewyn chevalier seigneur de Roosebeke”, married “Marguerite fille héritière de Jean ‘s Grans seigneur d’Inchove et d’Ide fille de Gérard de Steenhuyze chevalier seigneur de Zweveghem” (no sources cited)[2284]. The Halewijn/’s Grans marriage is confirmed by a 1384 charter which names “mer Wouter van Halewine filius mijns here Roelands” holding a fief “de stede te Uutkerke” and “joncvrauwe Marie sGrands uxor mer Wouters van Halewijn” holding a fief from Bruges with her husband[2285]. Secondly, Bouly de Lesdain records “Jan van de Eechoute” and his wife “Ida van Steenhuize-Zwevegem” living in 1360, and their son “Robrecht” who married “Catharina van Halewijn”, although Buylaert is sceptical[2286]. If both entries are correct, either they both refer to the same husband or Ida married twice. An epitaph at Harlebeek records the burial of “vrau Ide van Steenhuuse, s’heeren dochtere van Zweveghem, Jans Grans wijf was” who died 9 Aug 1361[2287]. m [firstly/secondly] JAN ‘s Grans Seigneur d’Inchove, son of ---. m [firstly/secondly] JAN van de Eechoute, son of ---.]

No source has been found to indicate the father of the following illegitimate son.

1. ODIN bastaard van Zwevegem (-after Sep 1410). A muster list of Jan van Gistel Heer van Reigarsvliet dated Sep 1410 names “chevaliers...messire Arnoul de Zuevengien...monseigneur de Stienmuuse...escuiers...Guillaume de Stiennuse...Odin bastart de Zuvinghem”[2288].

D. HEREN van WEDERGRAET

The castle of Wedergraet (also called Wedergrate, Contrecœur in French) was located near the present-day Château de Lalaing, about 5 kilometres south-west of Ninove, on the eastern outskirts of Zandbergen on the right back of the River Dender. The heerlijkheid included a disparate group of territories which straddled the boundary between the county of Flanders and the duchy of Brabant, including Appelterre-Eichen (a couple of kilometres north of Wedergraet on the left bank of the Dender), Denderwindeke (due west of Neigem), Meerbeke (east of Pollare), Neigem (also called “van den Eygen” and “Allodio/l’Alleud”, a few kilometres south-east of Merbeke) and Pollare (a couple of kilometres north-east of Wedergraet)[2289]. The Wedergraet families have been studied by the Marquis de Trazegnies[2290] and in two articles by Dirk Van de Perre and Rik Van Hauwe[2291] and[2292].

1. WALTER van Meerbeke (-after 1138). “...Walterus de Meerbeka...” witnessed the 1138 charter under which Godefroi V “le Barbu” Duke of Lower Lotharingia, Comte de Louvain confirmed the possessions of Affligem abbey[2293].

1. GERARD “Longus” . He is named in his son’s 1161 charter quoted below. The document does not specify whether he was living or deceased at the time, although the 1154 charter witnessed by his two sons suggests that he may have died before that date. m ---. The name of Gerard’s wife is not known. Gerard & his wife had [three] children:

a) HERBRAND van Meerbeke (-after 1165). His parentage is confirmed by the 1161 charter quoted below. Pope Eugene III confirmed the possessions of Ninove, including the land donated by "Herbrandus de Merbeca", by bull dated 1147[2294]. “...Herebrandus de Merbeka, Heinricus frater eius...” witnessed the charter dated 1154 under which Godefroi VII Duke of Lower Lotharingia, Graaf van Brabant confirmed the donation of “allodium infra parochyam Bocholt” to Gand Saint-Bavon[2295]. A charter dated 1161 records that "Herbrandus, Gerardi Longi filius, de Merbecca" donated property at Meerbeke to Ninove[2296]. Advocaat van Merbeke: Nicolas Bishop of Cambrai pronounced the excommunication of those disturbing the property of Ninove abbey, including donations made by "Herbrandus advocatus de Merbecca", by charter dated 1165[2297]. Pope Urban II confirmed rights of Ninove, including donations made by "Herbrandus de Merbecca", by charter dated 1186 (should be 1188)[2298]. Roger Bishop of Cambrai confirmed rights of Ninove, including donations made by "Herbrando advocato", by charter dated 1189[2299]. The last two documents do not specify whether Herbrand was living or deceased at the time. His grandson’s 1220 charter shows that Herbrand became a canon at Ninove before he died. m ---. No primary source has been found which confirms the name of Herbrand’s wife. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe suggest that she may be the person named in the following document[2300]: Raoul Abbé de Ninove lists anniversaries commemorated at the abbey, including that of "domina Margareta de Allodio" who donated land, by charter dated 1219[2301]. Herbrand & his wife had [two] children:

i) MATHILDE de l’Alleud [“de Allodio”/”Eigene”/”van Neigem”] ([before 1155?]-[Jun 1214/1219]). Van de Perre and Van Hauwe record her parentage and discuss her family origins[2302]. Her parentage is confirmed by the 21 Jun 1230 charter quoted below under her son Oste [I]. Her date of marriage is estimated based on the suggested birth dates of her children, although the date seems early when compared to the estimated birth date of her father-in-law. “Godefridus...dux Lovaniensis et...Heinricus comes Namurcensis et...Balduinus comes Hainacensis” confirmed the donation of various decima to Floreffe made by “dominus Hosto de Trazingeis” with the consent of “uxoris sue Mathildis et primogeniti sui Egidii et reliquorum filiorum ac filiarum suarum”, including “tertiam apud Herlaimont” where “domini Egidii patris ipsius” was buried, by charter dated 1188, in the presence of “Eustachius de Ruez, Richaldus de Roenia...Gebergis mater eiusdem Hostonis...”[2303]. Baudouin V Comte de Hainaut confirmed the donation of “terre...in territorio de Abechies” to Cambron made by “Ostonem de Silli...et uxor sua Mathildis et liberi sui” by charter dated 1189[2304]. "Gerardus de Grimbergis" declared having donated property to Ninove, at the request of “Willemi de Ledeberga...annuente uxore sua Beatrice”, had donated land “apud Pamelam”, referring to another donation made by “Gotinus de Ledeberga”, by charter dated 1195, witnessed by “...Machteldis de Allodio...”[2305]. “Machteldis et Aegidius filius meus dominus de Trasenis” donated “allodium…apud Eversenghem” to Ninove by charter dated 1196[2306]. A charter dated 1200/1201 names “Egidius dominus de Silly Ostonis de Trasignies filius Machtildis de Allodio mater prefati Egidii, Sigerus frater præfati Egidii”[2307]. "Mathildis domina et advocata de Allodio et de Merbecka" ratified a judgment given in favour of Nivelle by charter dated Jun 1214[2308]. She presumably died before 1219, when her son Oste is named as advocaat van Merbeke (see below). m ([1170 or before?]) OSTE [II] Seigneur de Trazegnies, son of GILLES [I] [Seigneur] de Trazegnies & his wife Gerberge [Damisia] de Landines [Landen] (-[Acre] [1191/92] or 1193).

ii) [BERTA de l’Alleud (-after 1214). Oste de Trazegnies/Wedergraet (see below) names “nobilis femina domina Berta de Allodio” as “cognata mea” in a charter dated 1214[2309]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe suggest that Berta may have been Mathilde’s sister[2310]. While “cognata” was a term which may have been used flexibly enough to indicate a maternal aunt, it might also signify a cousin on the maternal side of Oste’s family.]

b) HENRI (-after 1154). “...Herebrandus de Merbeka, Heinricus frater eius...” witnessed the charter dated 1154 under which Godefroi VII Duke of Lower Lotharingia, Graaf van Brabant confirmed the donation of “allodium infra parochyam Bocholt” to Gand Saint-Bavon[2311]. He may have been named in the following document: “Osto de Trasenies dictus Avunculus” guaranteed the sum owed by “Gozuinus de Scendelbeca...ad opus Gerardi filii mei” to Ninove for purchasing land “apud Volensela”, donated by “bonæ memoriæ Henricus miles avunculus meus”, by charter dated Mar 1228[2312]. It is unlikely that the person named was the brother of Oste [I]’s wife Mathilde who seems to have been her father’s heiress. It is possible therefore that “avunculus” in this document was used to indicate great-uncle.

OSTE de Trazegnies “Avunculus”, son of OSTE [II] Seigneur de Trazegnies & his wife Mathilde de l’Alleud ([1175/80?]-[23 Nov 1230/Jul 1232], bur Ninove). “Oston de Trasignies” [Oste [IV], see below] notified that “Nicolas de Naste” donated “decima de Naste” to Notre-Dame de Cambrai by charter dated 4 Jan 1214, witnessed by “Osto de Trasignies avunculus meus...”[2313]. Avoué d’Apelteres: “Osto dictus de Trasenis advocatus d’Apelteres” was named in a charter dated 1219[2314]. Advocaat van Merbeke: "Osto advocatus de Merbecca" donated annual revenue to Ninove by charter dated 1219[2315]. "Hosto dictus de Trasines advocatus de Merbecca" donated land at “Opstal...”, previously held by “matre mea piæ memoriæ domina Magtilde...Herbrandi militis et canonici Ninivensis ecclesiæ”, to Ninove by charter dated 1220[2316]. The testament of “Ingelbertus D[ominus] de Aienghien” [Engelbert [III] Seigneur d’Enghien], dated Mar 1224 (O.S.), was sealed by “sigillum Sigeri filii mei et sigillum Ostonis Patrui cum meo”[2317]. Engelbert [III] Seigneur d’Enghien donated property by charter dated Mar 1224, sealed by "Sigeri filii mei et Ostonis patrui mei"[2318]. Butkens’s inaccurate transcription of this testament incorrectly suggests a connection between Engelbert [III] and the Trazegnies family: the sealing clause, as transcribed by Butkens, specifying "sigillum Sigeri filii mei et sigillum Ostonis patrui mei cum meo"[2319]. Heer van Wedergraet [Contrecœur]: a charter dated 1225 names “Ostonis de Trasegnies militis domini de Contrecuer”[2320]. “Osto de Trasegnies dictus avunculus” confirmed donations of “terre...in territorio de Abechies” to Cambron made by “bone memorie Osto pater meus dominus de Trasegnies...et Mathildis tunc temporis uxoris eius” by charter dated Jul 1227[2321]. This document indicates that the family relationship noted in the 4 Jan 1214 developed into a nickname over time. "Hosto dictus de Traseignis advocatus de Apeltres" confirming exchanging land with Ninove by charter dated 1219, witnessed by “Walteri de Malbroc, Soikini de Stenusen...”[2322]. “Osto de Trasenies dictus Avunculus” guaranteed the sum owed by “Gozuinus de Scendelbeca...ad opus Gerardi filii mei” to Ninove for purchasing land “apud Volensela”, donated by “bonæ memoriæ Henricus miles avunculus meus”, by charter dated Mar 1228[2323]. “Osto de Trasegnies dictus Avunculus” confirmed that “Walterus miles villicus de Apeltren” donated property “in parochia de Apeltren” to Ninove, with the consent of “uxoris meæ Osiliæ”, by charter dated Mar 1229[2324]. "Osto de Trasegnies dictus Avunculus" recorded that “bonæ memoriæ Herbrandus advocatus de Merbecca avus meus” had donated “medietatem molendini...apud Wolput” to Ninove and confirmed free access, by charter dated 1230, in the presence of “Ousiliæ uxoris meæ”[2325]. The testament of "vir nobilis dominus Osto de Transeignies dictus Avunculus", dated 23 Nov 1230, chose burial at Ninove for which he donated property bought from “dominam Katherinam de Crainenhem et domicellam Helewidem filiam eius”[2326]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe indicate that Oste died before Jul 1232, when his son issued a charter about the tithe of Perwez in which he named his deceased father[2327]. The following discussion suggests doubt about that date of death: “Oste, gheseyt van Trasenys, here van Wedergrate” confirmed rights to Meerbeke granted by “myn here Oste, diemen seide dOem, myn vader was” by charter dated 31 May 1234[2328]. Galesloot records that the original document was produced in Nov 1449 “en copie simple du temps et en flamand, langue dont on ne se servait pas encore pour la rédaction des actes”, during the lawsuit concerning the claim to Wedergraet (see below)[2329]. The accuracy of the document is uncertain, while Galesloot recalls that Oste [I]’s “3 Dec 1230” testament “[renferme] des dispositions analogues en faveur des habitants de Meerbeek” [such provisions were not found in the 23 Nov 1230 testament quoted above, does he refer to a different document?] and questions “est-ce un double emploi?”[2330]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe provide a different perspective, saying that Oste [II] issued the 31 May 1234 freedom charter for Meerbeke in execution of the testament of his father [did they see a different document?][2331].

m OSILIE, daughter of --- (-after 21 Jun 1230). “Osto de Trasegnies dictus Avunculus” confirmed that “Walterus miles villicus de Apeltren” donated property “in parochia de Apeltren” to Ninove, with the consent of “uxoris meæ Osiliæ”, by charter dated Mar 1229[2332]. "Osto de Trasegnies dictus Avunculus" recorded that “bonæ memoriæ Herbrandus advocatus de Merbecca avus meus” had donated “medietatem molendini...apud Wolput” to Ninove and confirmed free access, by charter dated 21 Jun 1230, in the presence of “Ousiliæ uxoris meæ”[2333].

Oste [I] & his wife had five children:

1. OSTE [II] de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet ([1200/15?]-[26 Nov 1267/Mar 1268]). Heer van Wedergraet [Contrecœur]. Oste [II] issued a charter dated Jul 1232 relating to the tithe of Perwez, in which he named his deceased father[2334]. “Osto de Trasegnies dominus de Contrecuer” donated land “in parochia de Merbecca” to Ninove, naming “piæ memoriæ domino Ostone dicto Avunculo patri meo”, by charter dated Jul 1235[2335]. “Osto miles dominus de Contrecuer” confirmed donations to Cambron made by “bone memorie pater meus Osto miles dominus de Contrecuer” of revenue from a mill “quod a...Engelberto domino de Aingien possidemus in feodum” by charter dated Aug 1235[2336]. “Otto miles de Wedergrath et uxor mea Jana” sold land near “domus nostre de Balgerhouke” to “Simoni filio Willemmi Stochovers” by charter dated Feb 1237 (O.S.?)[2337]: Straten Ponthoz comments that the seal attached to this document “semble le même que celui d’Othon de Trazegnies chevalier seigneur de Contrecœur”[2338]. “Osto dominus de Contrecuer” renounced royalties on harvest “in parochia de Apeltren” in favour of Ninove by charter dated Nov 1244[2339]. “Oste van Wedergrate” confirmed the 31 May 1234 charter, sealed by “ons...vaders zeghele, dats te weteue, myns heren Oste van Trazenis, die men hiet dOem, riddere” (reproducing by vidimus the charter quoted above), which confirmed rights to Meerbeke by charter dated 7 Mar 1247 (O.S.)[2340]. Charters dated 1248 and 1256 name “Hostonis domini de Contrecuer”[2341]. “Osto miles dominus de Wedergraet et eius filius primogenitus Osto” donated property to Froidmont Saint-Jacques by charter dated 1258[2342]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe record other charters dated Apr 1246, 24 Sep 1252, 16 Apr 1259, 22 May 1262 and 26 Nov 1267 in which Oste [II] was named[2343]. He was named as deceased at Easter [8 Apr] 1268[2344]. m (before Feb [1237/38]) JEANNE, daughter of --- (-before Sep 1248). “Otto miles de Wedergrath et uxor mea Jana” sold land near “domus nostre de Balgerhouke” to “Simoni filio Willemmi Stochovers” by charter dated Feb 1237 (O.S.?)[2345]: “Osto dominus de Contercuer et de Allodio” donated land to Ninove, as requested by “bonæ memoriæ Johanna quondam uxor mea, agens in extremis”, by charter dated Sep 1248[2346]. Oste [II] & his wife had [two or more] children:

a) OSTE [III] de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet ([1230/35?]-after 24 Aug 1269). He was named (Van de Perre and Van Hauwe suggesting that he was then under age), with his father in a charter for Vicogne dated 24 Sep 1252[2347]. The wording of the following document suggests that he had reached the age of majority: “Osto miles dominus de Contrecuer et Osto eius filius” donated “molendini...in villa nostra de Apelterre” to Ninove by charter dated 7 Sep 1257, noting that Oste [III] did not yet have his own seal[2348]. “Osto miles dominus de Wedergraet et eius filius primogenitus Osto” donated property to Froidmont Saint-Jacques by charter dated 1258[2349]. Oste [III] was named “chevalier” in a charter dated May 1262, acting on behalf of his father who was “in Brucella ibidem negotiis inevitabilis occupatur”[2350]. Heer van Wedergraet [Contrecœur]: a charter dated 1264 names “Ottonis juvenis de Contrecuer militis” and one dated 1269 “Ostonis domini de Contrecuer”[2351]. “Jehans de Trasegnies chevaliers appelees li Ardenois” sold his part in property “de Abechies”, held from “monsengneur Eustache signeur de Trasegnies”, to Cambron, in the presence of “messire Ostes de Hakengnies mes freres, messire Watiers de Ligne, messire Ostes de Contrecuer, messire Williaume de Bleki, Giles li fius monsegneur Oston de Hakingnies...”, by charter dated Aug 1269[2352]. “Osto dominus de Contrecuer et de Allodio” confirmed donations made by “bonæ memoriæ Johanna quondam mater mea, agens in extremis...piæ memoriæ Osto quondam pater meus” [see the Sep 1248 charter quoted above] to Ninove by charter dated 24 Aug 1269[2353]. m CLEMENCE, daughter of --- (-before Apr 1264). Oste [III] founded anniversaries at Coudenberg for his deceased mother Jeanne and wife Clémence by charter dated Palm Sunday 1264 (N.S.) [13 Apr][2354]. The Marquis de Trazignies speculates on her possible family origin[2355]. Oste [III] & his wife had [two] children:

i) [son (-after 1258). The Marquis de Trazegnies cites a letter dated 1936 addressed to his grandfather by the priest of Neigem recording that “le jeudi Saint 1258, Otton III et son fils” granted the patronage of the church at Bevingen, near Neigem, to Coudenberg abbey and referring to “des actes authentiques conservés aux Archives du Royaume”[2356]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe record the transfer of the parish church of Bevingen to Coudenberg in 1259 but give no details of the document in question[2357].]

ii) [ALIX de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet (-after 1304). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified, but her inheritance of l’Alleud indicates a close relationship with Oste [III] whose ancestor Mathilde brought the property to the Trazegnies family. The Marquis de Trazegnies indicates that Alix was the daughter of Oste [III][2358]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe say that it is assumed that Alix was Oste [III]’s daughter (“aangenomen wordt dat hij slechts één kind had, een dochter Aleidis”)[2359], suggesting the absence of any primary source confirming her parentage. Dame de l’Alleud [Vrouw van den Eyghen]: charters dated 1289, 1294 and 1304 name “Alix de Contrecuer Dame de l’Alleut”[2360]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not been identified. However, her supposed husband is named “van den Eyghen” [=de l’Alleud] in the following document: “Johannes dictus Van den Eyghen filius quondam...domini Rasonis pie memorie domini de Lidekerke et de Breda miles et Aleydis eius uxor” donated “terra...parochiarum de Ekerni de sancti Jacobi de Hoghescoten” to the abbey of Saint-Bernard sur l’Escaut, in the presence of “domini Rasonis de Gavere, domini de Lydekerke et de Breda et domini Sygeri de Lyderkerka domini de Beaufort et de Crutbeke...germanorum mei”, by charter dated 8 Sep 1296[2361]. m JAN van Gavre, son of RASO [X] van Gavre Heer van Liederkerke & his wife Marguerite d’Enghien ([1240/50?]-after Jul 1304).]

b) [one or more] sons . His/their existence is confirmed by the charter dated 1258 in which their father names [their brother] “eius filius primogenitus Osto”[2362].

2. GERARD de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet (-after Mar 1228). “Osto de Trasenies dictus Avunculus” guaranteed the sum owed by “Gozuinus de Scendelbeca...ad opus Gerardi filii mei” to Ninove for purchasing land “apud Volensela”, donated by “bonæ memoriæ Henricus miles avunculus meus”, by charter dated Mar 1228[2363]. same person as...? GERARD de Trazegnies (-murdered Bruges 1274). Heer van Steenhuize. The Marquis de Trazegnies says that Gérard de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet was “vraisemblablement la souche des seigneurs puis princes de Steenhuyse” and so the same person as Gérard de Trazegnies Heer van Steenhuize[2364]. The suggestion is plausible considering the Wedergraet/Trazegnies family’s property holdings in the Ninove area, near to Steenhuize together with the favorable chronology. The Marquis has not established how Gérard acquired Steenhuize, but suggests that his father Oste de Trazegnies-Wedergraet (“l’Oncle”, who held several fiefs around Ninove as shown above) either arranged his marriage with the heiress or persuaded the last Heer van Steenhuize (Hendrik?) to bequeath his fief to Gérard[2365].

3. SIGER “Pestel” [I] de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet . “Sigerus Pesteil et Egidius canonicus Nivellensis fratres Ostonis” referred to the testament of “patre nostro bone memorie Ostone” by charter dated Mar 1236 (N.S.)[2366]. Siger Pestel sold land at Denderwindeke, held from the heer van Liedekerke, to Vicoigne by charter dated 1 Aug 1251[2367]. m HEYLA van Neep, daughter of ---. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe record her marriage[2368]. Siger & his wife had one child:

a) SIGER “Pestel” [I] . Siger Pestel, son of the older Siger Pestel, donated land at Neigem to Coudenberg abbey by charter dated 1270[2369].

4. GILLES de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet (-before 26 Nov 1267). Canon at Nivelles. “Sigerus Pesteil et Egidius canonicus Nivellensis fratres Ostonis” referred to the testament of “patre nostro bone memorie Ostone” by charter dated Mar 1236 (N.S.)[2370]. A charter dated 26 Nov 1267 records a dispute between Nivelle abbey and his brother Oste [II] over Gilles’s succession[2371].

5. HELVIDE de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet . [Her brother] Oste confirmed a donation made by “Johannes de Vrekhem fidelis meus et uxor eius Helvidis soror...mea” by charter dated May 1236[2372]. m (before May 1236) JEAN de Vrekhem, son of ---.

After the death of Oste [III], it is possible that the Contrecœur/Wedergraet properties were split between different heirs. Jan van Gavre, who married Alix de Contrecœur/van Wedegraet, is named below as holding only l’Alleud/van den Eyghen.

JAN van Gavre “van den Eyghen” [de l’Alleud], son of RASO [X] van Gavre Heer van Liederkerke & his wife Marguerite d’Enghien ([1240/50?]-after Jul 1304). “Rasses de Gavre chevaliers sires de Liedekerke” sold property “en le parroche de Lombeke” to Guy Count of Flanders, with the consent of “Margherite femme audit Rasse seigneur de Liedekerke, dame de Liedekerke...Jehans lor fius de Liedekerke chevaliers”, by charter dated May 1286[2373]. Heer van den Eyghen [Seigneur de l’Alleud], de iure uxoris. “Johannes de Lidekerke miles” declared that Ninove had bought property from “Gerardum et Aegidium fratres, filios Addæ de Eyghem” by charter dated Jul 1289[2374]. “Johannes dictus Van den Eyghen filius quondam...domini Rasonis pie memorie domini de Lidekerke et de Breda miles et Aleydis eius uxor” donated “terra...parochiarum de Ekerni de sancti Jacobi de Hoghescoten” to the abbey of Saint-Bernard sur l’Escaut, in the presence of “domini Rasonis de Gavere, domini de Lydekerke et de Breda et domini Sygeri de Lyderkerka domini de Beaufort et de Crutbeke...germanorum mei”, by charter dated 8 Sep 1296[2375]. The testament of “Rase van Gavre heer van Liedekerke ende van Breda”, dated 23 Jun 1300, with the consent of “mynen outsten sone Raesen die heer is van Boulair”, bequeathed dower to “mynen...wyve ver Adewynen die dochter was eens edel mans heer Willems die wylen heer was van Stryene”, sealed by “Jan van Liedekercke heer van Eyghem broeder des heeren van Liedekercke voorseyd...”[2376]. The testament of Jan “sires del Alluet et d’Aelis nos femme dame de Contrecœur” is dated Jul 1304[2377]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe suggests that Jan died before 1312 as he is not named in the Brabant book of fiefs cited below[2378]. However, the primary sources shown above associated Jan only with Alleud/den Eyghen/Neigem which was a Flemish fief.

m ALIX de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet Dame de l’Alleud [van den Eyghen], daughter of [OSTE [III] [de Trazegnies] Heer van Wedergraet/Seigneur de Contrecœur & his wife Clémence ---] (-after Jul 1304). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified, but her inheritance of l’Alleud indicates a close relationship with Oste [III] whose ancestor Mathilde brought the property to the Trazegnies family. The Marquis de Trazegnies indicates that Alix was the daughter of Oste [III][2379]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe say that it is assumed that Alix was Oste [III]’s daughter (“aangenomen wordt dat hij slechts één kind had, een dochter Aleidis”)[2380], suggesting the absence of any primary source confirming her parentage. Dame de l’Alleud: charters dated 1289, 1294 and 1304 name “Alix de Contrecuer Dame de l’Alleut”[2381]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not been identified. However, her supposed husband is named “van den Eyghen” [=de l’Alleud] in the 8 Sep 1296 charter quoted above. The testament of Jan and his wife is dated Jul 1304, as noted above.

Jan & his wife had [three] children:

1. JAN van Gavre “van den Eyghen” [de l’Alleud] (-after 1326). Charters dated 1325 and 1326 name “Johannes dictus van den Eyghen filius quondam...domini Joannis dicti van den Eyghen”[2382]. same person as...? JAN van Gavre “van den Eyghen” [de l’Alleud] (-before 1356). m --- (-after [1356/57]). The list of indemnities paid 1356/57 to nobles of Brabant by Wenzel of Bohemia Duke of Brabant for losses incurred during the war with Flanders includes “uxori Johannis de Liedekerke nomine Johannis de Eyke”[2383]. “...de vrouw van Liederkerke...” was named among the Flemish nobles swearing homage in Brabant by charter dated 27 Aug 1356[2384].

2. HENDRIK van Liedekerke (-[before 22 Mar 1348]). Van de Perre and Van Hauwe confirm his parentage by comparing his seal in 1345 with the seal of Jan van Gavre in 1289, both displaying the same arms[2385]. It is also possible that Hendrik was the grandson not son of Jan van Gavre. Seigneur d’Inchy [present-day French département Nord, arrondissement Cambrai, canton du Cateau-Cambrésis, a Gavre property?]: “Henri de Liedekerke sire d’Inchy” sold his house at Huneghem and woods at Liedekerke to Henri de Flandre by charter dated 1331[2386]. Guillaume III Comte de Hainaut/Holland offered three serfs to Mons Sainte-Waudru, at the request of “nobles hommes le signeur de Boussut et Henry de Liedekierke chevaliers”, by charter dated Feb 1334 (O.S.)[2387]. Guillaume IV Comte de Hainaut/Holland amortised the property of the chapel at Mons Sainte-Waudru founded by “chevaliers Henris de Lidekierke” by charter dated 27 Jun 1336[2388]. Mons Sainte-Waudru approved the sale of property “qui est devant le maison qui fu monsigneur Henri de Liedekerke” by two priests charter dated 22 Mar 1347 (O.S.)[2389]. The following document suggests that Hendrik was deceased at the time: Marguerite Ctss de Hainaut/Holland rights to “son parent Gérard de Maelstede” over the chapel founded “jadis par Henri de Liedekerque chevalier, également son parent” at Mons Sainte-Waudru by charter dated 12 Nov 1350[2390]. Apart from these four entries, Van de Perre and Van Hauwe record that Hendrik was named in sources dated 1313, 1324, 1327, 1328, 1333, and 1334 (although never as “Heer van Wedegraet”), reproducing his seal in 1345 which displays the same arms as a seal of Jan van Gavre in 1289[2391]. [same person as...? HENDRIK van Wedergraet Heer van Meerbeke (-[before 1350?, maybe before 1343?]). Van de Perre and Van Hauwe assume this co-identity[2392]. However, Hendrik van Liedekerke’s connections with Mons Sainte-Waudru, shown above, distant from Meerbeke, suggest that this is unlikely to be correct.]

3. [MARGARETA van Gavre . A 1316 charter of Bergen names “damoiselle Marguerite de Liedekerke dite de l’Alluet”, whom Liedekerke suggests was the daughter of Jan and his wife[2393], which seems to be a reasonable suggestion.]

Before considering the later generations of the Wedergraet family (see next paragraph), it should be noted that Inchy (recorded with Hendrik van Liedekerke in 1331, see above) was later held by Gillis [II] Heer van Arnemuiden (see the document DUTCH NOBILITY).

The primary source which confirms the parentage of Oste [IV] has not been found but all indications point to him being an agnatic descendants of the Trazegnies family shown above. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe hypothesise that he was the son of Jan van Gavre and his wife Alix de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet[2394]. Their theory may have been influenced partly by their identification of Oste’s son Hendrik with Jan’s son Hendrik, but as noted below this co-identification is open to doubt. The Marquis de Trazegnies highlights that Jan van Wedegraet and later generations used the Trazegnies arms[2395]. He points out the weakness of the argument by Guy de Liedekerke, in his study of the Gavre family, that the family had adopted these arms[2396]. In addition, he highlights that, during the lawsuit between the various claimants to Wedergraet after Marie van Wedergraet died in 1445, one witness (“Jean Loke prêtre à Meerbeek”) testified that Marie had mentioned a “demoiselle de Trazegnies” who would have been her heir if she had been male[2397]. The Marquis highlights that this statement indicates an agnatic relationship between Marie and the unnamed person, suggesting that the latter was most likely Anne Dame de Trazegnies, wife of Arnoud de Hamal, who was the last representative of the senior branch of the Trazegnies family[2398]. Assuming that this is correct, the sources quoted below indicate a continuous line of descent from Oste [IV] to Marie, meaning that Oste could not have been the son of Jan van Gavre but was the senior surviving male-line descendant of Oste [I] de Trazegnies/Contrecœur. Oste [IV] would then have inherited the major part of the Contrecœur/Wedergraet properties after Oste [III] died, while only l’Alleud/Eyghen/Neigem passed to his daughter Alix: as noted above, the sources highlighted above only name her husband Jan van Gavre in connection with l’Alleud not with any other Contrecœur/Wedergraet fiefs. The documents cited below relating to the 1445-1454 lawsuits indicate Eyghen/Neigem among the disputed fiefs, which suggests that it had reverted to the main Wedergraet/Trazignies family after the last surviving descendant of Jan van Gavre died.

1. OSTE [IV] de Contrecœur/van Wedergraet (-after 1312). Heer van Meerbeke: the book of fiefs of Jean III Duke of Brabant (original dated 1312, reproduced as the Latijnsboek in 1350 with updates) names “Ostes de Contrecourt tenet Mierbeke juxta Nineve, altam justiciam et census. Henricus filius suus tenet modo”[2399]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe confirm that the first sentence of this entry formed part of the original 1312 book[2400]. m ---. The name of Oste’s wife is not known. Oste [IV] & his wife had two children:

a) HENDRIK van Wedergraet (-[before 1350?, maybe before 1343?]). Heer van Meerbeke: the book of fiefs of Jean III Duke of Brabant (original dated 1312, reproduced as the Latijnsboek in 1350 with updates) names “Ostes de Contrecourt tenet Mierbeke juxta Nineve, altam justiciam et census. Henricus filius suus tenet modo”[2401]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe confirm that the first sentence of this entry formed part of the original 1312 book[2402]. At first sight, the second sentence, forming part of the 1350 Latijnsboek compilation, appears incompatible with the earlier record of Hendrik’s brother Jan as Heer van Wedergraet and as Heer van Meerbeke (see below). However, it should be borne in mind that the Latijnsbook was compiled from earlier texts and therefore presumably does not represent a snapshot of the situation in the year 1350. It is likely therefore that Hendrik died before 1350, maybe before 1343 when his brother is named. [same person as...? HENDRIK van Liedekerke (-[before 22 Mar 1348]). Van de Perre and Van Hauwe assume this co-identity[2403]. However, Hendrik van Liedekerke’s connections with Mons Sainte-Waudru, shown above, distant from Meerbeke, suggest that it is unlikely to be correct.]

b) JAN van Wedergraet (-1357, bur Brussels église des Carmes). His parentage is confirmed by the 1350 Latijnsboek entry quoted below. Seigneur de Court [Court-Saint-Etienne, see below]: the book of fiefs of Jean III Duke of Brabant (original dated 1312, reproduced as the Latijnsboek in 1350 with updates) names “Johannes dominus de Balluel [Jean [I] de Condé Seigneur de Bailleul], villam de Court. Johannes de Contrecour tenet modo”[2404]. “Janne van Wedergrate en Ygene” was named as Heer van Wedergraet in a charter dated 1343[2405]. Heer van Meerbeke: the book of fiefs of Jean III Duke of Brabant (the Latijnsboek 1350) names “Johannes de Contrecuer, villam de Merbeke prope Nieneve, altam justiciam cum censu. Filius Ostonis quondam de Contrecuer, tenet modo”[2406]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe confirm that a variation of this entry appears an annex to the original 1312 book, written before 1350, which reads “Johannes de Contrecuer villam de Merbeke prope Nieneve, altam justiciam cum censu, filius Ostonis quondam de Contrecuer”[2407]. The 1355 Stoetbook, listing Brabant fiefholders, names Jan as Heer van Meerbeke (no source citation)[2408]. Jan was named in the 17 May 1355 gathering concerning the succession of Jean III Duke of Brabant[2409]. “...de here van Wedegrate...” was named among those in Brussels swearing homage in Brabant by charter dated 27 Aug 1356[2410]. In connection with the later claim to Wedergraet, “Le sire de Schoonhoven” produced in Nov 1449 two drawings “des tombes de l’église des carmes à Bruxelles”, the first indicating “sire Jean de Wedergrate décédé en 1357” bearing the Trazegnies/Wedergraet arms and hs unnamed wife[2411]. An obituary book of Ninove records the deaths of “Joannes de Wedergraet miles et dna Margareta [error for Maria?] uxor eius” [no dates][2412]. m firstly MARIE de Bouchout, daughter of JEAN de Bouchout Heer van Humbeek & his wife Elisabeth Taye. Wauters names “...Marie femme du chevalier Jean de Wedergraet...” as one of the daughters of Jean de Bouchout and his wife[2413]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe say that she was named in 1347 (no source citation)[2414]. m secondly MARIE van den Borch, daughter of LEON van den Borch Heer van Woluwe & his wife Marie van Coninck (-after 1359). The tomb of Jan and his wife shows the arms of Wedegraet and Van den Borch[2415]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe record that she was named as Jan’s widow in 1359 (no source citation)[2416]. An obituary book of Ninove records the deaths of “Joannes de Wedergraet miles et dna Margareta [error for Maria?] uxor eius” [no dates][2417]. Jan & his [first/second] wife had one child:

i) OSTE [V] van Wedergraet (-[29 Sep 1383/Jan 1384], bur Meerbeke). He was named in a charter concerning Appelterre dated 25 Mar 1368 (O.S.)[2418]. A charter dated 1374 records “Oste sire de Wedergrate chevalier jadis prisonnier à Basweiler” in which battle he led “une troupe dans l’armée brabançonne”, receiving his indemnity[2419]. The 1374 Spechtboek names Oste as Heer van Meerbeke[2420]. “Li sire de Contrecourt” held a fief “à Court Saint-Estievene”, dated to [1380][2421]. During the later Wedergraet lawsuit, Jan [VIII] Heer van Schoonhoven produced documents in Jan 1450 (N.S.), including a 1 Feb 1383 (O.S.) vidimus of the testament of “Othon de Wedergrate”, dated 27 Sep 1383, which requested burial at Meerbeke where he founded anniversaries, as well as anniversaries at Braine-l’Alleud and Arquennes, bequeathed property to “sa...compagne Isabelle ou Elisabeth de Schoonvorst...sa fille Marie la terre de Noirmont...Jeanne son autre fille...Jean son fils bâtard le manoir de Scalkem”, and appointed executors “...ses...cousins Mr Jean seigneur de Bourgival et Mr Jean de Madraghe”, a 29 Sep 1383 codicil declaring that if “son fils Othon” died childless all his lands should pass to “ses sœurs Marie et Jeanne, la première pour deux tiers”[2422]. m ([1365/70?]) as her first husband, ELISABETH Mascherell van Schoonvorst, daughter of REINOUD Mascherell Heer van Schoonvorst & his first wife Katharina von Wildenburg ([1350/55?]-after 1411). Jacques de Hemricourt names “trois nobles Dames...ly Contesse de Salmes en Ardenne femme al Conte Henry, ly Dame de Croynebergh femme a Monss. Pire de Croynebergh et ly Dame de Contrecour femme al Saingnor de Contrevour en Braibant” as the daughters of “mess. Renars Maxhere...Sires de Schoenvorst et de Monjoye” and his wife “[la] filhe de saingnor de Wilhedenbergh”[2423]. Her birth and marriage dates are estimated on the basis that she was her parents’ youngest daughter and that the birth date of her son Oste [VI] is correctly estimated below. The 27 Sep 1383 testament of “Othon de Wedergrate”, recorded above, bequeathed property to “sa...compagne Isabelle ou Elisabeth de Schoonvorst...”[2424]. “Engilbrecht van Schonenvorst here zoe Arkenene ind zoe Hartartsteyne ind...Nese van Palant syne eliche gesellynne” pledged “dat guet van Batenberch” to “Vrauwe Lysbetten van Schonenvorst vrauwen zu Wiedergreten” by charter dated 29 Nov 1391[2425]. Elisabeth founded a chapel at Neigem church with her daughter Marie and Marie’s husband 4 Jun 1394[2426]. She married secondly ([1409]) Jan van Diest. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe indicate that Elisabeth married “ca. 1409...Jan van Diest” and that the couple were involved in a legal dispute with her daughter Marie and son-in-law between 1409 and 1411[2427]. Oste [V] & his wife had [four] children:

(a) OSTE [VI] van Wedergraet ([1370/71?]-before 1394). The 29 Sep 1383 codicil of “Othon de Wedergrate”, recorded above, declared that if “son fils Othon” died childless all his lands should pass to “ses sœurs Marie et Jeanne, la première pour deux tiers”[2428]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe suggest that Oste [VI] was 12/13 years old at the time of his father’s testament, but that both father and son died before 1394 (no sources cited)[2429].

(b) MARIE van Wedergraet (-[Jan] 1445). Dame de Noirmont: the 27 Sep 1383 testament of “Othon de Wedergrate”, recorded above, bequeathed property to “...sa fille Marie la terre de Noirmont...Jeanne son autre fille...”, a 29 Sep 1383 codicil declaring that if “son fils Othon” died childless all his lands should pass to “ses sœurs Marie et Jeanne, la première pour deux tiers”[2430]. Butkens names “Marie de Wedergraet sans enfans, femme en 2 noces de Daniel de Voorde selon l’Espinoy pag. 108” as the wife of Jan van Massemen[2431]. Marie and her husband founded a chapel at Neigem church with her mother Elisabeth 4 Jun 1394[2432]. A document dated Feb 1406 (N.S.) names “mer vrauwen dochter van Wedergraet, sheren wijf van Axele” and “mijn vrauwe mer Robbrechts Marscales dochter sheren wijf van Massemine” as holders of “de heerlijkheid Hemelveerdegem”[2433]. A document dated 1409 names “mer Philips van Massemine” and “mer vrauwen dochter van Wedergraet, sheren wijf van Axele” as fiefholders in Dendermonde[2434]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records that Johanna van Wedegraet “en 1421 ou 1422...descendit en Brabant avec des soudards et s’empara de sa sœur Marie qui fut délivrée par les gens du bailli du Brabant Wallon”[2435]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the 27 Jan 1427 (N.S.) charter under which “Daniel van den Weerde (fils de Jean van den Weerde) et dame Marie fille de feu sire Ost van Wedergrete, chevalier, et veuve de sire Jean van Massemijn seigneur d’Axel, chevalier” declared having given property “opte Coelmarct” to “Vrancke geheten de Vos fils naturel de feu Jean de Vos”[2436]. After selling her rights to property in Flanders to Pierre de Roubaix, her nephew Hendrik van Aarschot-Schoonhoven successfully claimed compensation in 1440 before selling his own rights to Pierre whom he sued for non-payment[2437]. In the lawsuit following Marie’s death, the witness “Jean Loke prêtre à Meerbeek” declared having known “Marie de Wedergrate”, and having heard that “Roland de Bourgival était son plus proche héritier”, but also noting that “Marie de Wedergrate parlait aussi d’une demoiselle de Trazegnies, qui aurait dû hériter d’elle, si elle avait été de l’autre sexe”[2438]. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests that the unnamed female potential successor was Anne Dame de Trazegnies, wife of Arnoud de Hamal and last representative of the older branch of the Trazignies family considering that the other branches of the Trazignies family were extinct in the male line by the time Marie van Wedergraet died[2439]. m firstly (before 4 Jun 1394) JAN van Massemen Heer van Axele, son of JAN van Massemen Heer van Axele & his wife Marguerite de la Vieuville dite d’Oudenhoven (-1422). m secondly (before 27 Jan 1427) as his first wife, DANIEL van den Weerde [Waarde/Voorde], son of --- (-1452). Van de Perre and Van Hauwe record his second marriage with “Margareta van Watermaal” and his death in 1452 (no sources cited)[2440].

(c) JOHANNA van Wedergraet (-after [1421/22]). The Marquis de Trazegnies notes that “Jeanne ou Catherine” bought Norimont from Thierry Seigneur de Sombreffe in 1381, “un peu plus tard” claimed it from Jean de Namur Seigneur de Wynendaele et de Renaix, and in 1387 “releva la seigneurie de Wedergraet”[2441]. The 27 Sep 1383 testament of “Othon de Wedergrate”, recorded above, bequeathed property to “...sa fille Marie la terre de Noirmont...Jeanne son autre fille...”, a 29 Sep 1383 codicil declaring that if “son fils Othon” died childless all his lands should pass to “ses sœurs Marie et Jeanne, la première pour deux tiers”[2442]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records her marriage[2443]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records that Johanna “en 1421 ou 1422...descendit en Brabant avec des soudards et s’empara de sa sœur Marie qui fut délivrée par les gens du bailli du Brabant Wallon”[2444]. m as his first wife, RENIER [III] van Berghe, son of DIRK van Berghe & his [second] wife Alix de Fraipont (-1451).

(d) [child (4 Mar 1378-). The duchess of Brabant sent a present for the birth of a child 4 Mar 1377 (O.S.?)[2445]. It is not known whether this child was the same as one of the children named above.]

Oste [V] had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

(e) JAN van Wedergraet . The 27 Sep 1383 testament of “Othon de Wedergrate”, recorded above, bequeathed property to “...Jean son fils bâtard le manoir de Scalkem”[2446].

- HEREN van SCALKEN[2447].

A connection between the Wedergraet family and the Bornival and Dongelberg/Waver families is indicated by two rival claims to the Wedergraet territories made after Marie van Wedergraet died in early 1445 (see above):

· Roland van Bornival swore that “Jean de Wedergrate chevalier” had “un fils...Othon qui lui succéda dans la seigneurie de Meerbeek, et après Othon, Marie, sa fille” [which is consistent with the reconstruction shown above], and also that “Messire Jean” had a sister who married “Bernard de Bougeval [=de Bornival] chevalier” by whom she had “cinq fils et une fille : Jean, Roland, Philippe, Guillaume, Henri et Mathilde. Les fils moururent sans postérité, sauf Roland, qui eut un fils...Roland, qui fut le père du défendeur”[2448].

· Simon de Herbais, challenging Roland van Bornival’s claim, swore that he was “issue de Marguerite de Wedergrate...qui épousa Jean de Wavre, dont elle eut trois fils : Jean, Philippe et Guillaume. Les deux derniers moururent sans laisser d’enfants. Jean l’aîné eut trois filles : l’aînée épousa le sire de Schoonhoven, la seconde Jean de Bernage et la troisième Simon de Herbais, qui en eut Jean de Herbais, qui fut père d’un autre Simon], sœur de Jean, seigneur de Wedergrate, père d’Othon, lequel était père de Marie dont la succession était contestée”[2449].

The sources cited below show that the sister of “Messire Jean” and “Marguerite de Wedergrate...qui épousa Jean de Wavre” (Simon de Herbais) were the same person. However, other sources indicate that this person was the daughter of Jan Heer van Pamel en Lederberg and was not the daughter of a Heer van Wedergraet. Secondary sources indicate that Jan van Pamel married “Margareta van Wedergraet” who would have been the mother of his daughter Margareta, presumably on the assumption that the evidence given during the lawsuit inadvertently omitted a generation and conflated Margareta van Pamele with her mother. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests another explanation, that “Margareta van Pamele” used her mother’s name “Wedergraet”, noting that “le fait est courant aux XIV^e et XV^e siècles qu’une fille porte le nom de sa mère”[2450]. Margareta van Pamele’s connection with the Wedergraet family is confirmed by her grave at Brussels église des Carmes, which as noted below includes the shield of Wedergraet among others. No primary source which confirms that the connection was through Margareta’s mother has been identified. In any case, Jan van Pamel’s wife was named Imaina, not Margareta, in the Jan 1299 (O.S.) source quoted below.

Reverting to the submissions in the lawsuit, the chronology is impossible for Margareta van Pamele’s mother to have been the sister of Jan van Wedergraet, given her estimated birth date in [1265/75] (a suggested date range which is compatible with the chronology of her descendants). The solution proposed by Van de Perre and Van Hauwe was that her mother belonged to a generation earlier and could have been a younger daughter of Oste [III][2451]. Their solution is consistent with their hypothesis that the later Wedergraet family was descended from Oste [III]’s daughter Alix and her husband Jan van Gavre but, as discussed in the paragraph above which precedes Oste [IV], there is a plausible argument suggesting that Oste [IV] descendant from the earlier Wedegraet family in the male line and not from Jan van Gavre. If that is correct, and if it is correct that Margareta’s mother was related to the Wedergraet family, she could have been Oste [IV]’s sister or his paternal aunt.

1. IMAINA [van Wedergraet] ([1265/75?]-after Jan 1300). “Johannes de Pamela dominus” donated revenue to Ninove for the soul of “Godofridi quondam patris mei defuncti”, and the souls, and future anniversaries after their deaths, of “meæ et...domicellarum Margaretæ...matris meæ et Ymaniæ uxoris meæ” by charter dated Jan 1299 (O.S.)[2452]. The question of Imaina’s possible Wedergraet family origin is discussed in the paragraph above. m [as his first wife,] JAN van Pamel Heer van Pamel en Ledeberg, son of GODFRID Heer van Pamel en Lederberg & his wife Margareta [van Papinghem] (-[Jan 1300/20 Dec 1306?]).

In the lawsuit relating to the Wedergraet succession, Simon de Herbais seems to have abandoned his claim[2453]. The issue was further complicated when Jan [VIII] Heer van Schoonhoven (see the document BRABANT LOUVAIN) also presented a claim, based on his descent from the Waver family[2454]. The court gave judgment in favour of Roland van Bornival 8 Jul 1450[2455]. However, Philippe III Duke of Burgundy then claimed Meerbeke, on the basis that Marie van Wedegraet had left no legal heir. He granted it 10 Aug 1452 to Antoine bâtard de Brabant, illegitimate son of Philippe [de Bourgogne] Duke of Brabant[2456]. The court then annulled its earlier judgment in favour of Roland van Bornival 31 Jul 1454 and permitted Antoine to retain the fief until successfully challenged before the courts (which never happened)[2457]. On 20 Nov 1465, the duke notified that Antoine de Bourgogne had returned Meerbeke which he had granted to “[le] chevalier et chancellier le seigneur de Goux” [Pierre de Goux][2458]. Galesloot records the successors of Pierre de Goux in Meerbeke until 1825[2459].

Chapter 10. HEREN van OUDENAARDE

Oudenaarde is located about 20 kilometres north-east of Kortrijk, and just east of Peteghem, in the present-day Belgian province of East Flanders. Pamele is a district of Oudenaarde located on the right bank of the river Escaut.

The difficulties of reconstructing the genealogy of the early Oudenaarde family are discussed below. Considering the alternative possibilities, the early members of the family are shown below separately without attempting to link them by relationship although their common link with the town of Oudenaarde indicates a close family connection.

1. GERARD van Oudenaarde (-after 1042). "Gerardus de Oldenarde" donated "duos mansos…in villa Ostresele" to Saint-Pierre Blandin, for the soul of "uxoris suæ Gundradæ", by charter dated to 1042 from the context[2460]. m GUNDRADA, daughter of --- (-after 1042). "Gerardus de Oldenarde" donated "duos mansos…in villa Ostresele" to Saint-Pierre Blandin, for the soul of "uxoris suæ Gundradæ", by charter dated to 1042 from the context[2461].

2. GUIDO van Oudenaarde (-after May 1047). “…Guidonis de Aldenarda…” subscribed the charter dated May 1047 under which Baudouin V Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of Marciennes abbey[2462].

3. HUGO van Oudenaarde (-[after 1064]). “...Roberti advocati, Iohannis advocati Attrebatensis, Hugonis Aldenardensis...” subscribed the charter dated 1038 under which Baudouin V Count of Flanders confirmed possessions of the abbey of Marciennes[2463]. "…Hugonis de Aldenarde…" signed the charter dated 1 Apr 1046 under which Baudouin Bishop of Tournai donated "Altare de Oostburgh" to Gand Saint-Pierre[2464]. "Balduini de Warnastum, Hugonis de Oldenaerde, Roberti et Wenemari de Lens, Balduini filii ipsius Gisle, item filiorum eius Rodulphi, Gisleberti…" signed the charter dated 1056 by which Baudouin V Count of Flanders approved the donation by "matrona Gisla" of "Ronneka" to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[2465]. [Milis suggests that Hugo was the witness named before Arnoud [I] van Oudenaarde in the following charter, despite the reference to Arnoud holding “turrim Aldenardensem”, and also suggests that Hugo was Arnoud’s father “malgré le manque de textes à ce sujet”[2466]: Baudouin V Count of Flanders, who accepted “ecclesia Eihamensis...dignum...advocatiam”, granted certain rights at Eename to “Arnulfo de Aldenardo...eius turrim Aldenardensem tenuerit” by charter dated 1064, in the presence of “...Hugone, Arnulfo de Aldenardo, Reingoto de Gand”[2467]. If Milis is correct, the earlier documents quoted below which name Arnoud without Hugo suggest that the latter relinquished in his interest in Oudenaarde many years earlier or that Hugo and Arnoud held their interests jointly, the latter suggestion being more compatible with their being brothers.]

4. ARNOUD [I] van Oudenaarde (-[after 13 Sep 1083]). Heer van Oudenaarde. Europäische Stammtafeln indicates Arnoud [I] as the possible son of Hugo, son of Engelbert [II] Heer van Peteghem[2468]. If onomastics only are considered, it is doubtful whether this can be correct as the name Arnoud is not found among the known members of the Peteghem family. As noted above, Milis suggests that Arnoud was the son of Hugo van Oudenaarde “malgré le manque de textes à ce sujet”. The suggestion is supported by a charter partially reproduced by Le Carpentier: “Arnouldus D. de Aldenarde” donated property to Honnecourt abbey, for the souls of “patris sui Theodorici, Hugonis avi sui” and with the consent of “uxoris E. et Mariæ [error for Mathildæ?] filiæ”, by charter dated 1140 [presumably misdated][2469]. Despite Le Carpentier’s poor reputation, Milis suggests that this document should not be dismissed, indicating that the original date could have been 1104[2470]. ["…Arnulfi de Aldenarda…" signed the charter dated 1034 under which "Heimericus de Lophen" donated "hereditatem suam in pago Bracbantense in villa Berda vel Cuckenbeka" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[2471]. If Milis is correct in suggesting that Arnoud was the son of Hugo, the date of this charter suggests that it could refer to an earlier Arnoud.] "…Rodulfus, Balduinus filii eius, Arnoldus de Aldenarda, Reingodus, Folcardus castellanus et Lambertus filius eius…" signed the charter dated 1050 under which several individuals submitted themselves to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[2472]. Baudouin V Count of Flanders, who accepted “ecclesia Eihamensis...dignum...advocatiam”, granted certain rights at Eename to “Arnulfo de Aldenardo...eius turrim Aldenardensem tenuerit” by charter dated 1064, in the presence of “...Hugone, Arnulfo de Aldenardo, Reingoto de Gand”[2473]. "…Arnulphi de Aldinarda, Walterii de Chimai, Walteri comitis de Hesdin, Balduini comitis de Gisnes, Walteri castellani Duacensis…" signed the charter dated 1065 under Philippe I King of France confirmed the rights of Hasnon abbey[2474]. ["…Arnulphi de Aldenarda…" signed the charter dated 13 Sep 1083 under which Gérard Bishop of Cambrai donated "Altare de Huneghem" to Gand Saint-Pierre[2475]. This document could presumably refer either to Arnoud [I] or Arnoud [II].]

5. DIRK van Oudenaarde (-after 1093). The 1140 charter reproduced by Le Carpentier, see above, indicates that Dirk was the son of Hugo van Oudenaarde. No other document has been found which corroborates this family relationship. “Gossuini de Montibus, Theoderici de Avesnis, Theoderici de Aldenarda, [Segardi] de Ceocs, Manasse de Betunia, Fastredi, Walteri de Lens, Walcheri de Chirvia, Anselli de Ribodimonte...” subscribed a charter dated 1084 for the abbey of Saint-Denis en Brocqueroie[2476]. "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Rasseghem et Lede" to "Gisilberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "…Theodericus de Aldenarda…"[2477]. “--- domini Theoderici --- de Aldenardo, ec--- advocati” witnessed the 29 Oct 1089 document which recorded the transfer of the relics of Saint Hermès to Renaix[2478]. The wording of the [1093/1110] charter quoted under his wife suggests that Dirk may have still been living at the time. m ADELENDE de Chièvres, daughter of --- (-after 1093). “Adelendem de Cirvia uxorem Theoderici Aldenardensis” donated “villam...Helsbeca” to Eename abbey by charter dated to [1093/1110][2479].

6. ARNOUD [II] van Oudenaarde (-[1105/06]). The following document reproduced by Le Carpentier indicates that Arnoud [II] was the son of Dirk van Oudenaarde: “Arnouldus D. de Aldenarde” donated property to Honnecourt abbey, for the souls of “patris sui Theodorici, Hugonis avi sui” and with the consent of “uxoris E. et Mariæ [error for Mathildæ?] filiæ”, by charter dated 1140 [presumably misdated][2480]. Despite Le Carpentier’s poor reputation, Milis suggests that this charter should not be dismissed, indicating that the original date could have been 1104[2481]. ["…Arnulphi de Aldenarda…" signed the charter dated 13 Sep 1083 under which Gérard Bishop of Cambrai donated "Altare de Huneghem" to Gand Saint-Pierre[2482]. This document could presumably refer either to Arnoud [I] or Arnoud [II].] Albert of Aix records that "uxor comitis Baldewini Hainaucorum" wept bitterly for the death of "Arnulfi…principis de castello Aldenardis" who had been "socius et conviator eius de terra…Galliæ", dated to [1105/06] from the context[2483]. The 1110 charter quoted below names “Arnulfi junioris” as father of Mathilde, which could refer to Arnoud [II]. m ---. The name of Arnoud’s wife is not known. As noted above, the document partially reproduced by Le Carpentier names “E” as wife of Arnoud [II]. Arnoud [II] & his wife had [one child]:

a) MATHILDE van Oudenaarde (-after 1110). Odon Bishop of Cambrai donated “nove cappelle construende in Novoburgo apud Aldenardum” to Eename abbey, with the consent of “comes Flandrie Robertus...filio suo Balduino ac Mathilde filia Arnolfi junioris Aldenardensis” by charter dated 1110[2484]. It is likely that “Arnulfi junioris” was Arnoud [II]. same person as...? MATHILDE . “Alardus de Eversbeka” donated “allodium suum de parte matris sue” to Eename abbey by undated charter, witnessed by “Mathildis et filius eius Gerardus: Hugo de Adengem, Johannes de Petengem...”[2485]. Delporte discusses this charter, recording that it has been dated to [1110-15?] but suggesting that the witness list indicates a later date (in particular because the death of “Johannes de Petengem”, identified as Jan [I] van Peteghem, is estimated to 1154 or before)[2486]. There may be some, as yet unascertained, family relationship between the donor and the witnesses. m ---. No document has been found which indicates the identity of Mathilde’s husband. One child:

i) GERARD . “Alardus de Eversbeka” donated “allodium suum de parte matris sue” to Eename abbey by undated charter, witnessed by “Mathildis et filius eius Gerardus: Hugo de Adengem, Johannes de Petengem...”[2487].

1. GERARD van Oudenaarde . Gerard could have been the same person as Gerard, son of Mathilde, who is named above. [same person as...? GERARD (-after 1130). Chambellan de Flandre. Limburg-Stirum notes that “tous les écrivains qui se sont occupés de la famille d’Audenaerde” say that “Gérard époux [error for fils] de Mathilde...fille d’Arnould seigneur d’Audenaerde” was “grand chambellan de Flandre” (no sources cited)[2488]. He comments that “ces assertions ne reposent sur aucune preuve sérieuse” and suggests the possibility that “le chambellan Gérard ait appartenu à la famille de Grammines, et que c’est de lui que descendent les chambellans de Flandre de cette famille”[2489]. No primary source has been identified which confirms the origin of Chambellan Gerard. Milis assumes the co-identity between Gerard van Oudenaarde and Chambellan Gerard but cites no other source besides Limburg-Stirum who, as indicated above, is sceptical[2490].] m --- d’Ath, daughter of WALTER d’Ath & his wife Ada de Ramerupt. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the daughters of "Galterum de Aat" & his wife, specifying that one married "Gerardo de Audenarde, que peperit Arnulfum et Godefridum atque Heinricum et ceteros"[2491]. Gerard & his wife had five children:

a) ARNOUD [III] van Oudenaarde (-after 1156). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the daughters of "Galterum de Aat" & his wife, specifying that one married "Gerardo de Audenarde, que peperit Arnulfum et Godefridum atque Heinricum et ceteros"[2492]. Heer van Oudenaarde. “...Arnoldus de Aldenarde...” witnessed the charter dated Jul 1129 under which “Hugo castellanus de Cambrai et dom. de Oisy” donated property to Mont Saint-Eloi[2493]. “...Arnulfus de Aldenardo et duo fratres eius Giselbertus et Balduinus...” witnessed the charter dated to [1146/48] under which “Reinsuendis uxor Alardi Hasbenium...” donated property to Eename[2494]. "…Arnulphus de Aldenaerden…" signed the charter dated 1145 under which "Godefridus…Dux et Marchio Lotharingiæ" donated property to Voorst abbey[2495]. “Willelmi de Boular, Arnoldi de Aldenarde, Rasonis de Gauere, Arnoldi fratris eius...” witnessed the charter dated 1150 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed “terra...Oedevelt...et...silva...Meentocht” to Gand Saint-Pierre[2496]. "…Arnoldi de Oldenarde…" signed the charter dated 1156 under which Thierry Count of Flanders approved the privileges of the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[2497]. “Arnulfus de Aldenardo, Giselbertus frater eius...” witnessed the undated charter under which “Sigerus Brun” donated property “in parrochia de Florberc” to Eename[2498]. m MATHILDE, daughter of --- (-after [1164/66]). A charter dated to [1158/66] records that “Daniel d’Audenarde” donated money “sur les possessions de Cortemarch” to Eename for the soul of “son frère Olivier”, a donation made by “domina Mathildis Aldenardis” after the death of Daniel, confirmed by “Theodericus Arnoldi filius”[2499]. “Theoderico advocato” was named in a charter dated to [1164/66] under which “Gerardus...” donated property to Eename, witnessed by “...Mathildis mater Theoderici”[2500]. Arnoud [III] & his wife had three children:

i) DIRK van Oudenaarde (-after [1164/66], before 1177). Heer van Oudenaarde. …"[2501]. “Theodericus puer de Aldenardo...” witnessed the charter dated to [1162] which records the restoration of property to Eename which has been donated by “Judith de Seghelsem”[2502]. A charter dated to [1158/66] records that “Daniel d’Audenarde” donated money “sur les possessions de Cortemarch” to Eename for the soul of “son frère Olivier”, a donation made by “domina Mathildis Aldenardis” after the death of Daniel, confirmed by “Theodericus Arnoldi filius”[2503]. “Theodericus filius Arnoldi de Aldenardo advocatus Eihamensis ecclesie” confirmed a donation to Eename made by “Guillaume de Wannebecq” by charter dated to [1162/66][2504]. “Domni Theoderici de Aldenardo” was named as present in a charter dated to [1162/66] under which “Arnoul de Melden” donated land “à Volkeghem” to Eename[2505]. “Theodericus de Aldenardo et Giselbertus frater eius” donated a serf to Eename by charter dated to [1164/66][2506]. “Theoderico advocato” was named in a charter dated to [1164/66] under which “Gerardus...” donated property to Eename, witnessed by “...Mathildis mater Theoderici”[2507]. He is named in the 1177 charter of his brothers, presumably deceased at the time.

ii) GISELBERT van Oudenaarde (-after 1177). “Theodericus de Aldenardo et Giselbertus frater eius” donated a serf to Eename by charter dated to [1164/66][2508]. Heer van Oudenaarde. Philippe Count of Flanders recorded that “Giselbertus et Gerardus frater eius, filii Arnoldi de Aldenarde” restored to Eename “terram apud Gerun”, which the abbey had held “a tempore Gerardi avi et Arnoldi patris et Theoderici fratris ipsorum”, by charter dated 1177[2509].

iii) GERARD van Oudenaarde (-after 1177). Philippe Count of Flanders recorded that “Giselbertus et Gerardus frater eius, filii Arnoldi de Aldenarde” restored to Eename “terram apud Gerun”, which the abbey had held “a tempore Gerardi avi et Arnoldi patris et Theoderici fratris ipsorum”, by charter dated 1177[2510].

b) GODFRID van Oudenaarde . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the daughters of "Galterum de Aat" & his wife, specifying that one married "Gerardo de Audenarde, que peperit Arnulfum et Godefridum atque Heinricum et ceteros"[2511].

c) HENDRIK van Oudenaarde . The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the daughters of "Galterum de Aat" & his wife, specifying that one married "Gerardo de Audenarde, que peperit Arnulfum et Godefridum atque Heinricum et ceteros"[2512].

d) GISELBERT van Oudenaarde . “...Arnulfus de Aldenardo et duo fratres eius Giselbertus et Balduinus...” witnessed the charter dated to [1146/48] under which “Reinsuendis uxor Alardi Hasbenium...” donated property to Eename[2513]. “Arnulfus de Aldenardo, Giselbertus frater eius...” witnessed the undated charter under which “Sigerus Brun” donated property “in parrochia de Florberc” to Eename[2514].

e) BOUDEWIJN van Oudenaarde . “...Arnulfus de Aldenardo et duo fratres eius Giselbertus et Balduinus...” witnessed the charter dated to [1146/48] under which “Reinsuendis uxor Alardi Hasbenium...” donated property to Eename[2515].

GISELBERT van Oudenaarde (-before 1176). Was Giselbert the brother or the son of Arnoud [III], named above? The naming of Arnoud’s son in the 1177 charter quoted above suggests that the former is more likely, assuming that the 1176 charter quoted below was not misdated. Heer van Oudenaarde. He is named as deceased in his wife’s 1176 charter quoted below.

m as her first husband, RICHILDE, daughter of EVERARD [III] Radoul Châtelain de Tournai & his first wife Mathilde de Béthune (-after 1215). The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Richeldem" as daughter of "Evrardum cognomina Radonem" and his first wife, adding that she married "Gislberto de Aldenarde" and secondly "Waltero de Sothenghien"[2516]. “Rikildis Aldenardensis domina” donated revenue from “villam...Leseines” to Eename abbey, for the soul of “Gilliberti domini et mariti mei”, by charter dated 1176, witnessed by “...Libbo d’Aldenardo, Alardus de Mercka, et tres cognati mei de Betuna, Roberto, Willelmo, Conrado”[2517]. "Riquildis domina de Aldenarda et…filius meus Arnulphus" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre, for the soul of "mariti mei Ghilberti de Aldenarda", by charter dated 1181, witnessed by "…Gerardi de Sottinghien…"[2518]. She married secondly (after 1181) Wouter [II] van Zotteghem. Her two marriages are confirmed by the 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d’Angleterre which names "Gautiers de Sothenghien…freres fu Arnoul d’Audenarde de par sa mere ma dame Rikaut"[2519]. Baudouin VIII Count of Flanders guaranteed payments by "Walteri de Sotenghiem et Richeldis de Aldenarda uxoris eius" relating to the purchase of the forest of Lessines, by charter dated Oct 1193[2520]. "Galterus de Sottengem et uxor mea Ricaldis" donated property "in parochia de Felseca" to Ninove by charter dated 1212, another charter dated 1212 recording that "Arnoldus de Aldenardo" confirmed the donations made by "dominus Galterus de Sotengem de consensu matris meæ Ricaldis" signed by "Razonis de Gavera et Arnoldi filii sui, Walteri de Sotengem et Oliveri fratris eius…"[2521]. “Ricaldis de Aldenarda” donated woods at “Parvach” to Mons Saint-Martin, with the consent of “filiorum meorum Arnulfi domini de Aldenarde, Everardi, et Walteri domini de Sotengiem”, by charter dated 1215[2522].

Giselbert & his wife had two children:

1. ARNOUD [IV] van Oudenaarde (-after Aug 1242). "Riquildis domina de Aldenarda et…filius meus Arnulphus" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre, for the soul of "mariti mei Ghilberti de Aldenarda", by charter dated 1181, witnessed by "…Gerardi de Sottinghien…"[2523]. Heer van Oudenaarde. “Arnulfus de Audenarde” confirmed the donation to Cambron made by “Matheus de Linea...et Fulco filius eius” by charter dated 30 Jun 1210, witnessed by “Everardus Radulfus frater meus...”[2524]. "Galterus de Sottengem et uxor mea Ricaldis" donated property "in parochia de Felseca" to Ninove by charter dated 1212, another charter dated 1212 recording that "Arnoldus de Aldenardo" confirmed the donations made by "dominus Galterus de Sotengem de consensu matris meæ Ricaldis" signed by "Razonis de Gavera et Arnoldi filii sui, Walteri de Sotengem et Oliveri fratris eius…"[2525]. “Ricaldis de Aldenarda” donated woods at “Parvach” to Mons Saint-Martin, with the consent of “filiorum meorum Arnulfi domini de Aldenarde, Everardi, et Walteri domini de Sotengiem”, by charter dated 1215[2526]. “Arnoul d’Oudenarde” guaranteed the loyalty of “Daniel de Masquelines”, with the consent of “Roger de Rozoi son seigneur”, by charter dated [Jul 1215][2527]. A charter dated May 1223 records an agreement between "Gerardus dominus de Grimberg" and "dominum nostrum ducem Lotharingiæ" which names "Arnoldum de Audenaerde…"[2528]. "Arnouls dis sires d’Oudenarde et Aelis" his wife granted revenue to "Jean de Rethel" on his marriage to "leur fille Marie", by charter dated Nov 1235[2529]. Under a codicil dated Aug 1242, “Arnould d’Audenarde” appointed as his executors “Eustache de Rœux chevalier son cousin, Bauduin de Mervenghien, Alix sa femme, Robert de Saint-Jacques et Eustache de Gand, frère cordeliers”, guaranteed by “Jean son fils”, sealed by “Arnould de Mortagne son neveu et Wautier de Ligne”, in the presence of “Louis son neveu, Jean de Wanes, Wautier de Ligne le jeune et Thierri son frère…”[2530]. Arnoud’s relationship with Eustache de Rœulx was through the Tournai family of their mothers. m as her first husband, ALIX de Rozoy, daughter of ROGER de Rozoy & his wife Alix d’Avesnes (-after Feb 1265). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Rogeri [de Rosoy] soror primogenita…Aelidis" married "domino Arnulpho de Audenarde"[2531]. "Arnouls dis sires d’Oudenarde et Aelis" his wife granted revenue to "Jean de Rethel" on his marriage to "leur fille Marie", by charter dated Nov 1235[2532]. Under a codicil dated Aug 1242, “Arnould d’Audenarde” appointed as his executors “Eustache de Rœux chevalier son cousin, Bauduin de Mervenghien, Alix sa femme, Robert de Saint-Jacques et Eustache de Gand, frère cordeliers”[2533]. “Clementia comitissa Salmensis” noted the donations made by “Aelidis dicta domina de Audenarde, Juliana dicta domina de Asperomonte...sorores meæ...[et] Rogero domino Rosetensi...fratri meo” and the monks at Signy by charter dated 1246[2534]. She married secondly --- de Lesines. “Aelis appelée de Audenarde dame de Lessines...Jehans mes fils appeleis sires de Audenarde” donated property “à Tongre” to Cambron abbey by charter dated Mar 1257[2535]. “Aelidis domina quondam de Audenarde et nunc domina de Lessines” donated property to "ecclesiæ de Cantiprato", for the soul of "bonæ memoriæ Arnoldi quondam mariti", by charter dated 1259[2536]. “Aelidis dicta domina de Audenarde et domina de Lesines” donated property “in tenemento de Baffia” to Cambron, with the consent of “Johannis filii mei”, by charter dated Feb 1264 (O.S.)[2537]. Arnoud [IV] & his wife had two children:

a) JAN van Oudenaarde (-[12 Dec 1293/Apr 1294]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Joannes" as the son of "domino Arnulpho de Audenarde" and his wife[2538]. Under a codicil dated Aug 1242, “Arnould d’Audenarde” appointed his executors, guaranteed by “Jean son fils”[2539]. Heer van Oudenaarde. “Johannes de Audenarde” confirmed that “fidelis meus...Sygerus dominus de Aengien” confirmed the donation of “feodum quod tenet a me dictus dominus de Aengien in parrochia de Ronkieres” by charter dated May 1246[2540]. “Johannes miles dominus de Audenarde” donated property “in Bafia tenebam in feodum de...domino Johanne de Avesnis” to Cambron by charter dated Aug 1251[2541]. “Johannes de Audenarde miles et...Mathildis relicta...Gerardi quondam vicedomini Pinchonii uxor nostra” confirmed a donation to Amiens made by “Eustachius dictus Dyabolus” by charter dated Apr 1252[2542]. “Aelis appelée de Audenarde dame de Lessines...Jehans mes fils appeleis sires de Audenarde” donated property “à Tongre” to Cambron abbey by charter dated Mar 1257[2543]. “Jehans...sires d’Audenarde” granted revenue from vines, as he had granted to “mon signor Loeis d’Audenarde signor de Marke, avoe de Hasbaing men cousin”, to “Ernous ainsnes fix et oirs de celui Loeis”, reserving “ara Mahaus dame de Marke avoeresse de Hasbaing mere celui Ernoul”, by charter dated Nov 1261[2544]. Seigneur de Rozoy: “Johannes miles dictus dominus de Audenarde et dominus de Roseto” confirmed the donation of property “in tenemento de Baffia” to Cambron made by “domina mater mea” by charter dated Feb 1264 (O.S.)[2545]. “Jn d’Audenarde sire de Rosoy” donated “tout ce que sa sœur Marie Dame de Beauregnies veuve de Godefroy de Louvain tenoit de luy en fief en la ville de Wasegnies” to “Gobert sire d’Aspremont son cousin” by charter dated 1265[2546]. "Jehans dis Sires d’Audenarde et Sires de Rosoit et Mehaus sa femme Vidamesse d’Amiens Dame de Piquigny" donated property to "le Maison des Vaus des Virgenes de Pamele" by charter dated Jan 1277[2547]. "Jehans dis sires d’Audennarde sires de Rosoit" confirmed the testament of "me…fille Marie jadis dame de Nineve" (confirmed by "mon segnor Jehan de Neela qu’on dit de Falleni [son mari]") by charter dated 1277[2548]. Jan Heer van Oudenaarde en Rosoy promised to deliver Lodewijk van Marke his cousin to the count of Flanders if he captured him, by charter dated 128[0/9][2549]. m firstly ADELA de Soissons, daughter of JEAN [II] de Nesle Comte de Soissons & his first wife Marie du Thour et de Chimay (-before 1252). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Joannes", son of "domino Arnulpho de Audenarde", married "filia Joannis comitis Suessionensis"[2550]. The Chronicon Hanoniense of Baudouin d’Avesnes records that "Jehans...conte de Soissons" married "la fille monseignour Alart de Chimay ki siet en Haynau...hoirs de la terre de Chimai" by whom he had “2 fils et 3 filles...li ainsnes...Aelis fut mariee a monseignour Jehan d’Adenarde, qui ot de li une fille...Marie”[2551]. m secondly as her second husband, MATHILDE de Crecques, widow of GERARD [III] de Picquigny Vidame d’Amiens, daughter of ANSEAU [II] de Crecques & his wife Beatrix de Guines (-after 1296). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Joannes", son of "domino Arnulpho de Audenarde", married secondly "sororem domini Roberti de Cresekes, relictam vicedomini de Pinkengni"[2552]. “Johannes de Audenarde miles et...Mathildis relicta...Gerardi quondam vicedomini Pinchonii uxor nostra” confirmed a donation to Amiens made by “Eustachius dictus Dyabolus” by charter dated Apr 1252[2553]. "Jehans dis Sires d’Audenarde et Sires de Rosoit et Mehaus sa femme Vidamesse d’Amiens Dame de Piquigny" donated property to "le Maison des Vaus des Virgenes de Pamele" by charter dated Jan 1277[2554]. Jan & his first wife had one child:

i) MARIE van Oudenaarde (-[1276/77]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "unam ...filiam" of "Joannis Suessionensis comitis primogenita...Aelidis...[et] Johanni de Audenarde" married “domino Godefrido de Peruwes” by whom she was childless and secondly "domino Johanni de Falem" by whom she had two daughters[2555]. The Chronicon Hanoniense of Baudouin d’Avesnes records that "Jehans...conte de Soissons" married "la fille monseignour Alart de Chimay ki siet en Haynau...hoirs de la terre de Chimai" by whom he had “2 fils et 3 filles...li ainsnes...Aelis fut mariee a monseignour Jehan d’Adenarde, qui ot de li une fille...Marie” who married “monseigneur Godefroi de Peruwes” who died “sans avoir hoir de li” and secondly “monseigneur Jehan de Falleui qui ot de li 2 filles”[2556]. Dame de Baucigny et de Montcornet. Butkens identifies Marie’s first husband as the son of Godefroi de Perwez (who died in 1257) and adds that during her life he married his second wife Félicité de Trainel, which resulted in disputes over his succession between his children by his second wife and his sisters[2557]. Jean Duke of Brabant granted revenue (“redditus nostros”) from “Buscho-Ducis...Laet et Ghieleyde”, after the death (“post decessum”) of “dominæ Mariæ quondam uxoris domini de Peruwez bonæ memoriæ dominæ de Ninive”, to "Domino Willelmo domino de Hoern" by charter dated 2 Feb 1271, witnessed by "Henricus de Lovanio dominus de Harstallio, Walterus Berthout dominus Magliniæ et Henricus dominus de Bautershem"[2558]. The wording of the document suggests that Marie was still alive at the time and that the grant would take place after her death. "Jehans dis sires d’Audennarde sires de Rosoit" confirmed the testament of "me…fille Marie jadis dame de Nineve" (confirmed by "mon segnor Jehan de Neela qu’on dit de Falleni [son mari]") by charter dated 1277[2559]. m firstly (repudiated [1254]) as his first wife, GODEFROI de Perwez, son of GODEFROI de Louvain Heer van Perwez & his wife Alix van Grimberghe (-[Apr 1265/31 Oct 1270]). Seigneur de Perwez, Heer van Grimberghe 1260. m secondly JEAN [II] de Nesle Seigneur de Falvy et de la Hermalle, son of JEAN [I] de Nesle Seigneur de Falvy & his first wife Beatrix --- (-Dec 1300).

Jan & his second wife had five children:

ii) ARNOUD [V] van Oudenaarde (-1310 or after). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Arnulphus" as first son of "domino Johannis de Audenarde" and his second wife[2560]. “Ernous chevaliers, ainsneis fius à...monsengneur Jehan dit sengneur d’Audenarde et sengneur de Rosoit” acknowledged “Mère, Pamele, les bos Nocre, Wackines, Floberc, Lessines...” as fiefs from the count of Flanders by charter dated Mar 1280[2561]. m firstly (contract mid-Jun 1274) as her second husband, ISABELLE de Sebourg, widow of BAUDOUIN [V] Seigneur de Hénin, daughter of [PHILIPPE de Hainaut Seigneur de Sebourg] & his [first wife Marie de Strépy/second wife ---] ([1240?]-after 1281). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Arnulphus", son of "domino Johannis de Audenarde", married "dominam de Seburgo, relictam domini Balduini de Hennin" as his first wife[2562]. The question of Isabelle’s parentage is discussed in the document HAINAUT. The marriage contract of “Arnoud fils aîné de Jean seigneur d’Audenarde et du Rosoit” and “Isabelle dame de Fontaine et de Sebourg” is dated mid-Jun 1274, and names “Baudouin fils et deux filles que cette dame avait eus de Baudouin de Hennin son premier mari”[2563]. A charter 1281 records the ratification by “domina Elysabeth domina de Sebourch uxor somini Arnulphi de Audenarde militis” of the sale of “villae...Courtemerk in Flandria, Tornacensis dioecesis” by her husband by Guy Count of Flanders[2564]. m secondly JEANNE de Chauny, daughter of ---. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Arnulphus", son of "domino Johannis de Audenarde", married "sororem Radulphi Flamenc de Kanni" as his second wife[2565]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. Arnoud [V] & his first wife had one child:

(a) ISABELLE ([1275/76?]-after 14 Apr 1323). “Willaumes de Mortaigne chevaliers sires de Rumeis et me dame Ysabiaus dame de Rumeis se femme et fille à mon seigneur Ernoul d’Audenarde” granted property “en le parroce de Templueve et de Blandaing” to Guy Count of Flanders by charter dated May 1291[2566]. “Willaumes de Mortaigne chevaliers sires de Rumeis et...Ysabiaus dame de Rumeis se femme et fille à mon seigneur Ernoul d’Audenarde” granted property “en le parroce de Templueve et de Blandaing” to Guy Count of Flanders by charter dated May 1291[2567]. Barthélemy records her parentage and two marriages[2568]. Her second marriage is confirmed by the following document: “Ghérars de Grant-Preit singneur de Hufalise et Ysabiel d’Aldenarde sa...compaingne”, as they had granted “no...fil Williame de Mortaingne de le terre et baronnie d’Aldenarde”, granted revenue from “sour les bos de Portebierghe” to “no...fillie Marie d’Aldenarde” for her dowry by charter dated 23 Nov 1321[2569]. “---abellis de Audenarde dn” and “---bellis dne d’Bumes” sealed charters dated 1323 and 14 Apr 1323 respectively[2570]. m firstly (before Mar 1291) as his third wife, GUILLAUME de Mortagne Seigneur de Rumès, son of ARNAUD de Mortagne Châtelain de Tournai Seigneur de Mortagne & his wife Yolande de Coucy (-after 10 Sep 1303). m secondly (before 23 Nov 1321) as his second wife, GERARD de Grandpré Seigneur de Houffalize, son of HENRI de Grandpré Seigneur de Livry & his second wife Isabelle de Durbuy (-[1352/21 Nov 1356]).

iii) JAN van Oudenaarde . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Joannes" as second son of "domino Johannis de Audenarde" and his second wife[2571].

iv) ROBERT van Oudenaarde (-murdered 25 Jun 1297). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Robertus" as third son of "domino Johannis de Audenarde" and his second wife[2572].

v) ALEIDIS van Oudenaarde (-[1305 or earlier?]). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that the eldest daughter of "domino Johannis de Audenarde" and his second wife married "Godefrido comiti de Vienna in Ardenna"[2573]. "Maria comitissa de Viana domina de Grimberg et Perweis" confirmed a sale of property to Grimbergen by "Godefridus filius noster maior natu" with the consent of "uxoris suæ Aleydis", by charter dated 1278[2574]. “Godefrois cuens de Vyanne et...Aelis comtesse de Vyanne feme...file...monsigneur Jehan apielet de Audenarde signeur de Rosoit” sold property to Cambron by charter dated Feb 1284[2575]. “Godefridus comes de Viane” confirmed the possessions of Ninove abbey, with the consent of “dominæ Aalis meæ uxoris”, by charter dated 1285[2576]. Butkens records her death in 1305[2577]. Considering that her husband had three [maybe four?] children by his second marriage, maybe Aleidis died earlier. m (1278 or before) GOTTFRIED Graf von Vianden, son of PHILIPP [I] Graf von Vianden & his wife Marie van Perwez [Brabant] (-[10 Dec 1307/Nov 1308?]).

vi) --- van Oudenaarde . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that the second daughter of "domino Johannis de Audenarde" and his second wife married "Waltero de Tuppengni"[2578]. m GAUTHIER de Toupigny, son of ---.

b) MARIE van Oudenaarde (-1279 or after). The marriage contract of "Jean fils ainé de Hugues comte de Rethel" and "Arnoul d’Oudenarde chevalier…sa fille Marotte" is dated 12 Jun 1225, and provides for the marriage when Jean reached 12 years old[2579]. "Arnouls dis sires d’Oudenarde et Aelis" his wife granted revenue to "Jean de Rethel" on his marriage to "leur fille Marie", by charter dated Nov 1235[2580]. Dame de Baucigny et de Montcornet. Vrouw van Pamele. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "domino Godefrido de Lovanio, fratri ducis Brabantiæ Henrici" married "soror…domini Joannis de Audenarde" by whom she had four sons and one daughter[2581]. "Godefridus dominus de Baucignies frater ducis Brabantie et Maria uxor eius" settled a dispute with the abbey of Thenailles concerning "haya de Harcenies" by charter dated 1245[2582]. A charter dated Jun 1246 records an agreement between "Jehan conte de Rethest" and "Godefroy de Louvain et Marie de Audenarde sa femme" concerning "Pertes et Tannion" which were her dower when she married "Jehan le fil le conte Huon de Rethest"[2583]. “Jn d’Audenarde sire de Rosoy” donated “tout ce que sa sœur Marie Dame de Beauregnies veuve de Godefroy de Louvain tenoit de luy en fief en la ville de Wasegnies” to “Gobert sire d’Aspremont son cousin” by charter dated 1265[2584]. m firstly (betrothed 12 Jun 1225, before Nov 1235) JEAN de Rethel, son of HUGUES [III] Comte de Rethel & his first wife Mabile Châtelain d’Ypres, Dame de Bailleul ([1222/23]-before Nov 1238). m secondly (before 7 Aug 1243) GODEFROI de Brabant Heer van Gaesbeek, son of HENRI I "le Guerroyeur" Duke of Brabant & his first wife Mathilde de Flandre (1209-22 Jan 1254, bur Afflighem). Seigneur de Baucigny 1246. Heer van Herstal 1247.

2. EVERARD RADULF (-27 Sep 1215). “Arnulfus de Audenarde” confirmed the donation to Cambron made by “Matheus de Linea...et Fulco filius eius” by charter dated 30 Jun 1210, witnessed by “Everardus Radulfus frater meus...”[2585]. “Ricaldis de Aldenarda” donated woods at “Parvach” to Mons Saint-Martin, with the consent of “filiorum meorum Arnulfi domini de Aldenarde, Everardi, et Walteri domini de Sotengiem”, by charter dated 1215[2586]. Heer van Maarke. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Everard’s wife has not been identified. Everard Radulf & his wife had one child:

a) LODEWIJK van Oudenaarde (-before Nov 1261). His parentage is indicated by the codicil dated Aug 1242 under which “Arnould d’Audenarde” appointed his executors, in the presence of “Louis son neveu, Jean de Wanes, Wautier de Ligne le jeune et Thierri son frère…”[2587]. Heer van Maarke.

- SEIGNEURS de LUMAIN.

The primary source which confirms the existence of the following person has not been identified. If she did exist, and if Goethals’s description is historically correct, the chronology suggests that the “baron d’Audenarde” to whom he refers was Arnoud [V] (see above). If that is correct, Margareta would have been the daughter of one of his siblings (assuming that Goethals used the word “nièce” in its strict sense).

1. [MARGARETA van Pamele . Goethals records that Raso married “une damoiselle riche et belle, mais à qui la nature avait refusé le don de la parole...Marguerite de Pamele, nièce du baron d’Audenarde”, and names their only daughter “Jeanne, wife of Jean de Looz Seigneur d’Agimont”, without citing the source on which the information is based[2588]. As noted elsewhere in the present document, the mother of Jean de Looz-Agimont’s wife was probably “vrouw van Aischove”. It is not known whether Goethals was partially correct and that Margareta van Pamele was Raso’s wife. m [as his second wife,] RASO van Gavre Heer van Nokere, son of JAN [I] van Gavre Seigneur de Hérimez & his second wife Sibylle de Lille ([1283/88?]-after 27 Oct 1355).]

Chapter 11. CHÂTELAINS d’OUDENBURG

Oudenburg is situated on the south-eastern outskirts of Oostende, about 12 kilometres west of Bruges.

1. GARNIER d’Oudenburg . “...Warneri d’Audenburch...” witnessed the charter dated 13 Sep 1083 under which Gérard Bishop of Cambrai donated "altare de Huneghem" to Gand Saint-Pierre[2589].

2. GUILLAUME d’Oudenbourg (-after 1146). "...Christiano de Gistela, Willelmo de Oldenburc..." witnessed the charter dated 1133 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated "censum...de Gistela" to Saint-Bertin[2590]. "...Radulphus Brugensis castellanus, Anselmus Yprensis, Xpristianus de Gistela, Willelmus de Aldenburg, Gervasius de Prato…" witnessed the charter dated 1146 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to Furnes abbey[2591].

3. HENRI d’Oudenburg (-after 1161). Châtelain d’Oudenburg: “Eustachii camerarii, Henrici castellani de Aldenborg...” witnessed the charter dated 1151 under which “Walterus de Heines advocatus ecclesie sancti Petri Aldenborg” confirmed donations to Oudenburg made by “patre meo Conone atque patruo meo Waltero”[2592]. “...Robertus et Simon de Ghistelle, Henricus de Aldenburch...” witnessed the charter dated 1153 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed a sale of property to Afflighem abbey[2593]. Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed that “Henricus de Aldenburg cum sua uxore Beatrice” donated property to Oudenburg abbey by charter dated 1161[2594]. m BEATRIX, daughter of --- (-after 1161). Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed that “Henricus de Aldenburg cum sua uxore Beatrice” donated property to Oudenburg abbey by charter dated 1161[2595].

GERARD [II] de Bailleul, son of --- (-before 1216). Châtelain d’Oudenburg: Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed that “Arnoldus vicecomes de Gistella cum uxore sua Agnete” donated property “in parochia de Erneghem et Westkerca et Roxem et Bekeghem, inter Pita et Watervalla...decimam...ab ecclesia S. Nicolai de Ribelmund” to Oudenburg abbey by charter dated 1180, witnessed by “...Gerardus vicecomes de Aldenburg...Christianus de Gistella...”[2596]. “...Balduino castellano Yprensi, Gerardo castellano Oudenburgensi...” witnessed the charter dated 1187 under which Philippe Count of Flanders granted land to build a hospital at Ypres[2597]. “G. et Voregina châtelains d’Oudenbourg” donated land at “St. Pierrebroucq” to Watten by charter dated 1201[2598]. “Gerardus castellanus de Aldeburg” recalled the donation of property “apud villam Erdenka” made to Saint-Godard hospital by “frater meus Balduinus de Balliolo”, for the soul of “fratris sui Hostonis”, adding a donation “postmodum ad eandem fratris mei successissem hereditatem quam habebat in Erdenka” made “per manum domini et nepotis mei Balduini”, with the consent of “Vergina uxore mea”, by charter dated 1201[2599]. “Gerardus de Baliul castellanus de Aldenborg et uxor mea Virginia” donated an eel pond to Dunes, with the consent of “duabus filiabus nostris Katerina...Flandrie cameraria et Maria”, by charter dated 1204[2600]. “Egidius Bartouth et Katerina uxor mea” confirmed the donation of eel ponds to Dunes made by “bone memorie nobilis vir Gerardus de Baliul castellanus de Aldenburga et Virginia uxor eius, pater...et mater uxoris mee” by charter dated 27 Jun 1217[2601]. “Eustacius Flandrie camerarius et dominus de Aldenborg” confirmed donations made by “domina Katerina mater mea et dominus Egidius maritus eius...dominus Gerardus de Baliul castellanus de Aldenborg avus meus et dominia Vergina eius uxor avia mea” to Dunes by charter dated Mar 1235[2602].

m VIRGINIE, daughter of --- (-after [27 Jun 1217]). The origin of Virginie is not known. The following charter, in which she and her husband are described as “châtelains”, suggests that she was heiress of Oudenburg, which she passed to her husband: “G. et Voregina châtelains d’Oudenbourg” donated land at “St. Pierrebroucq” to Watten by charter dated 1201[2603]. “Gerardus castellanus de Aldeburg” recalled the donation of property “apud villam Erdenka” made to Saint-Godard hospital by “frater meus Balduinus de Balliolo”, for the soul of “fratris sui Hostonis”, adding a donation “postmodum ad eandem fratris mei successissem hereditatem quam habebat in Erdenka” made “per manum domini et nepotis mei Balduini”, with the consent of “Vergina uxore mea”, by charter dated 1201[2604]. “Gerardus de Baliul castellanus de Aldenborg et uxor mea Virginia” donated an eel pond to Dunes, with the consent of “duabus filiabus nostris Katerina...Flandrie cameraria et Maria”, by charter dated 1204[2605]. “Egidius Bartouth et Katerina uxor mea” confirmed the donation of eel ponds to Dunes made by “bone memorie nobilis vir Gerardus de Baliul castellanus de Aldenburga et Virginia uxor eius, pater...et mater uxoris mee” by charter dated 27 Jun 1217[2606]. “Eustacius Flandrie camerarius et dominus de Aldenborg” confirmed donations made by “domina Katerina mater mea et dominus Egidius maritus eius...dominus Gerardus de Baliul castellanus de Aldenborg avus meus et dominia Vergina eius uxor avia mea” to Dunes by charter dated Mar 1235[2607].

Gérard & his wife had two children:

1. CATHERINE de Bailleul (-after Apr 1223). “Baldevinus Flandrie camerarius” donated property “in parochia de Westenda de comite Flandrie tenebam in feodo” to Oudenburg abbey, with the consent of “Katerinam uxorem meam et Huweinum necnon et Gerardum fratres meos”, by charter dated 1201[2608]. Dame d’Oudenburg. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated Mar 1235 under which [her son] “Eustacius Flandrie camerarius et dominus de Aldenborg” confirmed donations made by “domina Katerina mater mea et dominus Egidius maritus eius...dominus Gerardus de Baliul castellanus de Aldenborg avus meus et dominia Vergina eius uxor avia mea” to Dunes, with the consent of “Geraldi fratris mei”[2609]. “Gerardus de Baliul castellanus de Aldenborg et uxor mea Virginia” donated an eel pond to Dunes, with the consent of “duabus filiabus nostris Katerina...Flandrie cameraria et Maria”, by charter dated 1204[2610]. Her second marriage is dated from the charter dated 1206 under which Louis Comte de Looz, Count of Holland confirmed the alliance between the counts of Flanders and Holland, witnessed by “...Wautier Bertaut, Gilles camérier de Flandre...”, included in the vidimus of Guy Bishop of Cambrai dated Dec 1246[2611]. “Egidius Bartouth et Katerina uxor mea” confirmed the donation of eel ponds to Dunes made by “bone memorie nobilis vir Gerardus de Baliul castellanus de Aldenburga et Virginia uxor eius, pater...et mater uxoris mee”, with the consent of “duorum filiorum uxoris mee Eustacii et Gerardi”, by charter dated 27 Jun 1217, witnessed by “Balduinus canonicus de Commines frater uxoris mee...”[2612]. “Eustatius camerarius Flandrie” noted that “dominus meus Egidius Bertoud et uxor eius Katerina...mater mea domina de Oudenborg” had donated revenue to Oudenburg abbey from “terre in Oudenhofstede” by charter dated Nov 1217[2613]. “Egidius Bertout dominus de Oudenborg et Katerina uxor mea” sold property “in Varekin Stic” to “Willelmo Walcherling”, with the consent of “Eustachius camerarius”, by charter dated Jun 1218[2614]. “Eustachius de Grammines camerarius Flandrie, Adelice uxor mea et Gerardus frater meus” sold property “apud Audenbergh”, sold by “dominus Egidius Bertout vitricus meus et domina Katerina mater mea uxor eius”, to Oudenburg abbey by charter dated Apr 1222[2615]. “Egidius Bertoud dominus de Oudenborg et Katerina uxor mea” sold property to Oudenburg, with the consent of “Eustachii camerarii Flandrie et Gerardi fratris sui”, by charter dated Apr 1223[2616]. m firstly BAUDOUIN de Grammines Chambellan de Flandre, son of EUSTACHE [I] de Grammines Chambellan de Flandre & his wife --- (-[1201/04]). m secondly ([1204/06]) GILLES Berthout, son of WALTER [III] Berthout & his wife Bonne de Looz (-after Apr 1223). Seigneur d’Oudenburg, de iure uxoris.

2. MARIE de Bailleul (-after 1204). “Gerardus de Baliul castellanus de Aldenborg et uxor mea Virginia” donated an eel pond to Dunes, with the consent of “duabus filiabus nostris Katerina...Flandrie cameraria et Maria”, by charter dated 1204[2617].

Chapter 12. HEREN van PETEGHEM

Peteghem is located about 15 kilometres north-east of Kortrijk, and just west of Oudenaarde, in the present-day Belgian province of East Flanders.

1. ENGELBERT van Peteghem (-[1032/46]). "…Engelberti de Petengien…" subscribed the charter dated to [1018/31] (document incorrectly dated 1002) under which "Hernoldus cum mea coniuge Richelde" donated "villam…Bovines" to the abbey of Saint-Amand[2618]. "Avacyn" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre and received "Engelbert de Peteghem" as protector by charter dated to [1032], a later text adding that "Athelard fils d’Engelbert" became her protector[2619]. m ---. The name of Engelbert’s wife is not known. Engelbert & his wife had one child:

a) ALARD van Peteghem (-after 1060). "Avacyn" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre and received "Engelbert de Peteghem" as protector by charter dated to [1032], a later text adding that "Athelard fils d’Engelbert" became her protector[2620]. "…Alardi de Peteghem…" signed the charter dated 1 Apr 1046 under which Baudouin Bishop of Tournai donated "Altare de Oostburgh" to Gand Saint-Pierre[2621]. "…Alardus de Petengem…" signed the charter dated 1052 under which "Reineuuif cum filio meo Arnulfo" donated property "in villa Bosenghem" to Saint-Pierre de Gand[2622]. "…Alardi de Petengem…" signed the charter dated 1060 under which "femina Godelif" submitted herself to the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[2623].

2. ALARD van Peteghem (-after 13 Sep 1083). "…Olardi de Petengheim…" signed the charter dated 13 Sep 1083 under which Gérard Bishop of Cambrai donated "Altare de Huneghem" to Gand Saint-Pierre[2624].

3. ENGELBERT [III] van Peteghem (-after 5 Aug 1111). "…Fastradi de Tornaco, Liettardi de Henim…Engilberti de Peitengen…Rogeri de Insula…" signed the charter dated 5 Aug 1111 under which Robert II Count of Flanders confirmed duty exemptions to the abbey of Saint-Amand[2625].

4. ROGER van Peteghem (-after 1156). "…Rogeri de Petenghem…" signed the charter dated 1156 under which Thierry Count of Flanders approved the privileges of the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[2626]. "…Rogeri de Petenghem…" signed the charter dated 1163 under which Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed possessions of the abbey of Saint-Pierre de Gand[2627].

1. ENGELBERT [IV] van Peteghem (-after 1135). m [--- van Gent, daughter of BOUDEWIJN van Gent & his wife Oda ---]. The name of Engelbert’s wife is not known. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Inglebertum…de Petinghem" as brother of "Balduinus cognomento Grossus sive Magnus"[2628]. It is possible that the relationship was through Engelbert’s wife. Engelbert [V] & his wife had three children:

a) JAN [I] van Peteghem (-1154 or before). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1177 which records the approval by "Everardus…Tornacensis episcopus" of an agreement between Cysoing abbey and [his daughter] "Petronilla eiusdem ecclesie tunc temporis advocatrix", relating to their rights to use the forest of Cysoing, which refers to events in 1135, during the lifetime of "domino Ingelberto advocato", and after the death of "domno Ingelberto et Johanne filio eius" when "Petronilla eiusdem Johannis filia" inherited her father’s property[2629]. “Alardus de Eversbeka” donated “allodium suum de parte matris sue” to Eename abbey by undated charter, witnessed by “Mathildis et filius eius Gerardus: Hugo de Adengem, Johannes de Petengem...”[2630]. Delporte discusses this charter, recording that it has been dated to [1110-15?] but suggesting that the witness list indicates a later date (in particular because the estimated date of death of Jan [I] van Peteghem, shown above)[2631]. There may be some, as yet unascertained, family relationship between the donor and the witnesses. "Evrardus…Tornacensis episcopus" confirmed the donation by "Johannes advocatus Cisonii" to Cysoing, in the presence of "fratrum meorum Nicolai…de Avesnis et Gossuini advocati Tornacensis", by charter dated to [1174/86], confirmed after the donor’s death by "domna Petronilla uxor eius soror mea et Petrus supradicti Johannis frater"[2632]. m as her first husband, PETRONILLE d’Oisy, daughter of GAUTHIER [I] d’Oisy Seigneur d’Avesnes & his wife Ida de Mortagne (-after 1174). The Liber de Restauratione Sancti Martini Tornacensis records "quatuor filias [advocationem Tornacensem =Gualterus]" who were married, but does not name them[2633]. "Evrardus…Tornacensis episcopus" confirmed the donation by "Johannes advocatus Cisonii" to Cysoing, in the presence of "fratrum meorum Nicolai…de Avesnis et Gossuini advocati Tornacensis", by charter dated to [1174/86], confirmed after the donor’s death by "domna Petronilla uxor eius soror mea et Petrus supradicti Johannis frater"[2634]. She married secondly Roger de Landas. Jan [I] & his wife had one child:

i) PETRONILLE (-[1177/88]). A charter dated 1177 records the approval by "Everardus…Tornacensis episcopus" of an agreement between Cysoing abbey and "Petronilla eiusdem ecclesie tunc temporis advocatrix", relating to their rights to use the forest of Cysoing, which refers to events in 1135, during the lifetime of "domino Ingelberto advocato", and after the death of "domno Ingelberto et Johanne filio eius" when "Petronilla eiusdem Johannis filia" inherited her father’s property, and adds that "Petronilla et Joannes filius eius" renounced certain rights[2635]. m ---. Two children:

(a) JAN [II] van Peteghem (-1220 or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Iohanni filio Petronille de Chisonio" as husband of Mabile, daughter of Baudouin Comte de Guines[2636].

- see below.

(b) MARIA van Peteghem (-after 22 Jan 1220). The genealogy written by Baudouin d’Avesnes records that Henri de Hainaut Seigneur de Sebourg married “la suer mon signeur Jehan de Cysoing”[2637]. Her name is confirmed by the Dec 1219/22 Jan 1220 charters quoted below. Le Boucq’s mid-17th century Histoire de Sebourcq names “Dame Ienne de Cisoing” as wife of “Henry de Hainault...Seigneur de Sebourcq, Angre et Fayt” and mother of Philippe who is named below[2638], the name being disproved by the same two charters. “Henricus patruus comitis dominus de Seuorc” founded Vaucelles abbey, with the consent of “Marie uxoris mee et Philippi primogeniti mei”, by charter dated Dec 1219, confirmed by Jeanne Ctss of Flanders by charter dated 22 Jan 1220 (N.S.) which names “Henricus dominus de Seborgh et domina Maria uxor eius et Philippus eorum primogenitus”[2639]. m as his first wife, HENRI de Hainaut Seigneur de Sebourg, son of BAUDOUIN IV “le Bâtisseur” Comte de Hainaut & his wife Alix de Namur (-after 22 Jan 1220, bur Douai Saint-Pierre).

b) PETER van Peteghem . "Evrardus…Tornacensis episcopus" confirmed the donation by "Johannes advocatus Cisonii" to Cysoing, in the presence of "fratrum meorum Nicolai…de Avesnis et Gossuini advocati Tornacensis", by charter dated to [1174/86], confirmed after the donor’s death by "domna Petronilla uxor eius soror mea et Petrus supradicti Johannis frater"[2640].

c) GISELA van Peteghem . The Historia Fundationis Ecclesiæ Ninivensis names "Gisla…filia…domini Ingelberti de Petenghem" as the wife of "Gerardus cognomento Constabularius, filius Amelrici Flandrensis constabularii" and adds that they had two daughters "Machtildem de Ninive et Ermengardem de Wome"[2641]. The Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon records the same information without stating Gisela’s parentage[2642]. m GERARD Heer van Ninove, son of AMAURY Constable of Flanders & his wife ---.

JAN [II] van Peteghem, son of --- & his wife Petronille van Peteghem (-1220 or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Iohanni filio Petronille de Chisonio" as husband of Mabile, daughter of Baudouin Comte de Guines[2643]. His parentage is confirmed more precisely by the charter dated 1177 which records the approval by "Everardus…Tornacensis episcopus" of an agreement between Cysoing abbey and [his mother] "Petronilla eiusdem ecclesie tunc temporis advocatrix", relating to their rights to use the forest of Cysoing, which refers to events in 1135, during the lifetime of "domino Ingelberto advocato", and after the death of "domno Ingelberto et Johanne filio eius" when "Petronilla eiusdem Johannis filia" inherited her father’s property, and adds that "Petronilla et Joannes filius eius" renounced certain rights[2644]. "Johannes advocatus" donated property to Cysoing abbey by charter dated 1188[2645]. A charter dated 2 Jan 1204 records the settlement of a dispute between Cysoing abbey and "Johannem dominum Cisonii" concerning rights to water[2646]. "Johannes dominus Cisonii et…Johannes filius eius et Maria uxor mea" regulated the rights of Cysoing by charter dated 16 Mar 1219[2647].

m MABILE de Guines, daughter of BAUDOUIN Comte de Guines & his wife Christine d'Ardres (-1197 or after). The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names (in order) "Mabiliam…Arnoldum…Willelmum… Manassem…Balduinum" as children of "Balduinus Ghisnensis comitis Arnoldi filius" & his wife, naming "Iohanni filio Petronille de Chisonio" as husband of Mabile[2648].

Jan [II] & his wife had one child:

1. JAN [III] (-after 16 Dec 1234). "Johannes dominus Cisonii et…Johannes filius eius et Maria uxor mea" regulated the rights of Cysoing by charter dated 16 Mar 1219[2649]. "Jehans sire de Cisoing…et…Gilles mes fiuls" promised to pay revenue to Cysoing by charter dated 16 Dec 1234[2650]. m MARIE, daughter of ---. "Johannes dominus Cisonii et…Johannes filius eius et Maria uxor mea" regulated the rights of Cysoing by charter dated 16 Mar 1219[2651]. Jan [III] & his wife had two children:

a) EGIDIUS . "Jehans sire de Cisoing…et…Gilles mes fiuls" promised to pay revenue to Cysoing by charter dated 16 Dec 1234[2652].

- HEREN van PETEGHEM, HEREN van CYSOING[2653]. “Ernous de Cysoing chevaliers, bers de Flandres” sold “le maison de Petenghiem” to Guy Count of Flanders, providing for “Marie dame de Cysoing, femme audit seigneur de Cysoing”, by charter dated 1286[2654]. The Chronique Artésienne records “Guillaumes Pedresem” among those killed at the battle of Furnes 20 Aug 1297[2655].

b) MARIE van Peteghem . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Hugo patri succedens in terra de Antoing et de Espinoit" married secondly “filia domini Joannis de Cisoing Maria”[2656]. Assuming that the death of Hugues [II]’s first wife is correctly dated to “about 1240”, it is reasonable to suppose that he married secondly soon after that date[2657]. m ([1230?]) as his second wife, HUGUES [II] Seigneur d’Antoing et d’Epinoy, son of ALARD [III] Seigneur d’Antoing et d’Epinoy & his wife Ida de Douai (1204-24 Jun [1270]).

Chapter 13. CHÂTELAINS d’YPRES

The first record of a châtelain at Ypres dates from the early 12th century. The members of his family are recorded as “d’Ypres” in primary sources from the late 11th century, but the records do not show whether they held any administrative position in the town or castle, or the precise date when the fortification was first constructed. Reconstructing the family of the châtelains d’Ypres from the mid-12th century presents considerable challenges. As will be seen below, the title probably passed through a series of heiresses, the precise relationship of each of which with her immediate predecessor is uncertain. The reconstructions shown in many secondary sources (published in the mid-19th century) are unsatisfactory and do not adequately explain the surviving primary source documentation. What is shown below is an attempted new reconstruction which appears best to reflect the factual statements made in this documentation. However, it should be considered tentative and subject to change if new primary source data emerges.

1. FULPOLD (-after 1072). “Drogo Morinorum episcopus” confirmed that "Fulpolde" founded "ecclesiam S. Mariæ in villa...Sinnebeka", for the souls of “tuæ et uxoris Ramburgæ et filiorum”, by charter dated 1072[2658]. Pope Paschal II addressed “Lamberto Sinnebeccensis ecclesiæ præposito” confirming the foundation of the church "in villa Sonnebeccensi" by "bonæ memoriæ Fulpoldus...cum uxore sua Rampurga avia tua et poste eos pater tuus Teobaldus" by charter dated 1110[2659]. m RAMBURGE, daughter of --- (-after 1072). “Drogo Morinorum episcopus” confirmed that "Fulpolde" founded "ecclesiam S. Mariæ in villa...Sinnebeka", for the souls of “tuæ et uxoris Ramburgæ et filiorum”, by charter dated 1072[2660]. Pope Paschal II addressed “Lamberto Sinnebeccensis ecclesiæ præposito” confirming the foundation of the church "in villa Sonnebeccensi" by "bonæ memoriæ Fulpoldus...cum uxore sua Rampurga avia tua et poste eos pater tuus Teobaldus" by charter dated 1110[2661]. Fulpold & his wife had [two or more] children:

a) THIBAUT [I] d’Ypres (-after 1093). “...Thietboldi de Ipera...” witnessed the charter dated to [1070] which settled disputes between the abbot of Saint-Bavon and “advocatus”[2662]. “...Tetboldi de Ypra, Ulrici filii eius, Fromoldi fratris eius...” witnessed the charter dated 6 Jul 1087 under which Robert II Count of Flanders donated property to Tronchiennes[2663]. "…Theobaldi Iprensi…" witnessed the charter dated 1093 under which "Philippus filius Roberti marchionis cognomento Frisonis...possideo Lo" founded the church of Loo Saint-Pierre in the diocesis of Ypres[2664]. m ---. The name of Thibaut’s wife is not known. Thibaut [I] & his wife had six children:

i) ULRIC [Wulfric] (-after 1102). “...Tetboldi de Ypra, Ulrici filii eius, Fromoldi fratris eius...” witnessed the charter dated 6 Jul 1087 under which Robert II Count of Flanders donated property to Tronchiennes[2665]. Robert II Count of Flanders, about to leave for Jerusalem, donated "Bodium de Lescin" to Lille Saint-Pierre, with the consent of “Engelbertus...Cizoniensis et Rodgerus castellanus Islensis” who were accompanying him, by charter dated 1096, witnessed by “...Frumoldus de Iupre, Wilfricus frater eius...”[2666]. Châtelain d’Ypres. Robert Count of Flanders confirmed the possessions of Cambrai Saint-Aubert “in villa de Keans” by charter dated 1102, in the presence of “...Wilfrici Tanchin castellani de Ipris...”[2667].

ii) FROMOLD [I] (-after 6 May 1124). “...Tetboldi de Ypra, Ulrici filii eius, Fromoldi fratris eius...” witnessed the charter dated 6 Jul 1087 under which Robert II Count of Flanders donated property to Tronchiennes[2668]. Robert II Count of Flanders, about to leave for Jerusalem, donated "Bodium de Lescin" to Lille Saint-Pierre, with the consent of “Engelbertus...Cizoniensis et Rodgerus castellanus Islensis” who were accompanying him, by charter dated 1096, witnessed by “...Frumoldus de Iupre, Wilfricus frater eius...”[2669]. "...Roberti advocati, Roberti castellani, Rogeri castellani, Everardi, Frumoldi Insulani, Frumoldi de Ypres..." witnessed the charter dated 1102 under which Robert II Count of Flanders granted privileges to Saint-Bertin relating to “villa Arkas”[2670]. Châtelain d’Ypres. "Roberto Castellano, Lamberto Nappino, Adam de Formosela, Galtero Curtracensi Castellano, Wenemaro Gandensi Castellano, Frumoldo Yprensi Castellano…" signed the charter dated 19 Jan 1109 under which "Robertus Roberti filius…comes Flandrensium" granted privileges to Voormezeele abbey[2671]. “Fromoldo laico Yprensi preposito ac fratre eius Teobaldo, Sygero eorum nepote...” witnessed the charter dated 27 Feb 1110 (O.S.) under which Robert II Count of Flanders transferred jurisdiction rights to Ypres Saint-Martin[2672]. “Fromaldo castellano filioque eius Tebbaldo” consented to the freeing of the citizens of Ypres from ordeals by fire and water, by charter dated 1116[2673]. “Frumaldo castellano et filio eius Frumaldo..." witnessed the charter dated 1123 under which Charles Count of Flanders donated property to Ypres St-Marie[2674]. “Frumaldo laico Yprensi preposito ac fratre eius Adam...” witnessed the charter dated 6 May 1124 under which Charles Count of Flanders renounced rights in favour of Ypres Saint-Martin[2675]. m ---. The name of Fromold’s wife is not known. Fromold & his wife had [three] children:

(a) [VIROLF (-after 15 Sep 1116). “...Virolfi filii castelani...” witnessed the charter dated 15 Sep 1116 under which Baudouin VII Count of Flanders granted exemptions to the inhabitants of Ypres[2676]. The witness list does not specify the name of Virolf’s father, but Fromold was recorded as châtelain d’Ypres before and after the date of the charter, as shown above.]

(b) THIBAUT [III] (-after 1116). “Fromaldo castellano filioque eius Tebbaldo” consented to the freeing of the citizens of Ypres from ordeals by fire and water, by charter dated 1116[2677].

(c) FROMOLD [II] (-after 1123). “Frumaldo castellano et filio eius Frumaldo..." witnessed the charter dated 1123 under which Charles Count of Flanders donated property to Ypres St-Marie[2678].

iii) LAMBERT (-1123). Provost of Zonnebeke: Pope Paschal II addressed “Lamberto Sinnebeccensis ecclesiæ præposito” confirming the foundation of the church "in villa Sonnebeccensi" by "bonæ memoriæ Fulpoldus...cum uxore sua Rampurga avia tua et poste eos pater tuus Teobaldus" by charter dated 1110[2679]. Archdeacon of Tournai. Bishop of Noyon 1113. The Historiæ Tornacenses record that "Lambertus" succeeded "Baldrico" as bishop[2680]. "Lambertus...Tornacensium sive Noviomensium episcopus" donated “altare de Rumbecke cum capellis suis...Calkingehem atque Hocanam” to Saint-Bertin by charter dated 1116[2681]. The Continuatio Praemonstratensis of Sigebert's Chronica records the succession in 1121 of “Symon Ludovici regis Francorum patruelis” after the death of “Lamberto Noviomensi episcopo”[2682].

iv) THIBAUT [II] (-after 27 Feb 1111). “Fromoldo laico Yprensi preposito ac fratre eius Teobaldo, Sygero eorum nepote...” witnessed the charter dated 27 Feb 1110 (O.S.) under which Robert II Count of Flanders transferred jurisdiction rights to Ypres Saint-Martin[2683].

v) --- . m ---. Two children:

(a) SIGER . “Fromoldo laico Yprensi preposito ac fratre eius Teobaldo, Sygero eorum nepote...” witnessed the charter dated 27 Feb 1110 (O.S.) under which Robert II Count of Flanders transferred jurisdiction rights to Ypres Saint-Martin[2684]. [“...Segeri filii Walteri...” witnessed the charter dated 15 Sep 1116 under which Baudouin VII Count of Flanders granted exemptions to the inhabitants of Ypres[2685].] "…Tietbaldo Iprensi castellano, Soero et Fromoldo fratre eius de Ipra…" witnessed the charter dated 1123 under which Charles Count of Flanders confirmed the privileges of Loo monastery in the diocesis of Ypres[2686].

(b) FROMOLD [III] . "…Tietbaldo Iprensi castellano, Soero et Fromoldo fratre eius de Ipra…" witnessed the charter dated 1123 under which Charles Count of Flanders confirmed the privileges of Loo monastery in the diocesis of Ypres[2687].

vi) ADAM (-after 6 May 1124). “Frumaldo laico Yprensi preposito ac fratre eius Adam...” witnessed the charter dated 6 May 1124 under which Charles Count of Flanders renounced rights in favour of Ypres Saint-Martin[2688].

b) ADAM (-after 1093). "…Theobaldi Iprensi...Adam fratre Theobaldi" witnessed the charter dated 1093 under which "Philippus filius Roberti marchionis cognomento Frisonis...possideo Lo" founded the church of Loo Saint-Pierre in the diocesis of Ypres[2689].

c) [other child(ren) . The existence of at least one other child is confirmed by the charter dated 1072 under which “Drogo Morinorum episcopus” confirmed that "Fulpolde" founded "ecclesiam S. Mariæ in villa...Sinnebeka", for the souls of “tuæ et uxoris Ramburgæ et filiorum”[2690].]

No indication has been found of the relationship between the following châtelain d’Ypres and the preceding family, although the name Fromold suggests a family connection.

1. THIBAUT [IV] (-after 1123). It is possible that Thibaut [IV] was the same person as either Thibaut [II] or Thibaut [III] who are named above. Châtelain d’Ypres: "…Tietbaldo Iprensi castellano, Soero et Fromoldo fratre eius de Ipra…" witnessed the charter dated 1123 under which Charles Count of Flanders confirmed the privileges of Loo monastery in the diocesis of Ypres[2691].

2. ANSELME (-after 1147). Châtelain d’Ypres. “...Anselmus castellanus de Ypra...” witnessed the charter dated Jul 1129 under which “Hugo castellanus de Cambrai et dom. de Oisy” donated property to Mont Saint-Eloi[2692]. “...Anselmo Yprensi castellano...” witnessed the charter dated 1132 under which Thierry Count of Flanders granted privileges to Ypres Saint-Martin[2693]. “...Anselmo sculteto Yprensi...” witnessed the charter dated 1139 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to "Iwanus"[2694]. “...Anselmi Yprensis...” witnessed the charter dated 1142 under which Thierry Count of Flanders transferred property from the chapter of Thérouanne to Ypres[2695]. "...Radulphus Brugensis castellanus, Anselmus Yprensis, Xpristianus de Gistela, Willelmus de Aldenburg, Gervasius de Prato…" witnessed the charter dated 1146 under which Thierry Count of Flanders donated property to Furnes abbey[2696]. "...Anselmus dapifer de Ipres..." witnessed the charter dated 1147 under which Thierry Count of Flanders granted rights to Poperinghe[2697].

3. FROMOLD [IV] (-after 1162). The chronology suggests that Fromold [IV] could have been the same person as either Fromold [II] or Fromold [III] who are named above. Châtelain d’Ypres. "…Heinricus castellanus de Broborc, Robertus advocatus Bethunie, Rogerus castellanus de Curt, Eustachius de Greneri camerarius, Frumoldus de Ipre castellanus, Jordanus castellanus de Dichesmer…" signed the charter dated 1162 under which "Willelmus de Ipres…cum Leliosa consanguinea mea et cum filia sua Petronilla" donated revenue from land to the abbey of Bourbourg[2698].

The basis for the transmission of the châtellenie of Ypres to Baudouin de Bailleul has not been ascertained. The most likely explanation is that he married the heiress of Ypres, presumably the daughter of one of the earlier châtelains who are named above. No primary source has been identified which confirms that this speculation is correct, but if it is right she was presumably his first wife given his recorded marriage to Mabile de Bourbourg shown below.

BAUDOUIN [II] de Bailleul, son of --- (-Acre [1190]). Châtelain d’Ypres: “...Bauduin châtelain d’Ypres…” witnessed the charter dated 1158 under which Thierry Count of Flanders granted an extension to the fair of Messines[2699]. If this document and the other documents quoted in this paragraph are correctly dated, Fromold [IV] was appointed châtelain while Baudouin was also châtelain, unless there were two individuals named Baudouin, the second of whom succeeded Fromold [IV]. Thierry Count of Flanders confirmed rights of Marciennes by charter dated 16 Feb 1166, signed by “...Balduini cast. Yprensis...”[2700]. “...Balduino castellano de Ypra...” witnessed the charter dated 21 Apr 1168 under which Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed the donation of land made by “Oilardus de Elverdingha” to Ypres Saint-Martin[2701]. Philippe Count of Flanders confirmed that “prepositus Balduinus Yprensis ecclesie beati Martini” had donated “duas partes decimationis de Sudscota...per manum Balduini de Balliolo Yprensis...castellani” to Ypres Saint-Martin by charter dated 1171[2702]. “Baudouin de Bailleul et Baudouin son fils” donated property to Clermarests abbey by charter dated 1172[2703]. “Gerardus de Bella” donated land “apud Rentecham” to Saint-Godard hospital, for the souls of “patris mei et Hostonis fratris mei”, with the consent of “Baldeuini castellani fratris mei”, by charter dated to [1174][2704]. “...Balduino castellano Yprensi, Gerardo castellano Oudenburgensi...” witnessed the charter dated 1187 under which Philippe Count of Flanders granted land to build a hospital at Ypres[2705]. “Dominus Baldewinus castellanus Yprensis” donated produce from his mill in Ypres to the leprosorium at Ypres, before leaving for Jerusalem, by charter dated 1187[2706]. Roger of Hoveden names “...Castellanus de Ypre...” among those who died at the siege of Acre[2707].

m (before 1158) [--- d’Ypres, daughter of ---. As noted above, the most likely explanation is that Baudouin [II] de Bailleul inherited the châtellenie of Ypres by marrying its heiress, presumably the daughter of one of the earlier châtelains.] Baudouin [II] & his wife had one child:

1. BAUDOUIN [III] de Bailleul ([1155/65]-after 1201). If the speculation about Baudouin [II]’s succession to Ypres after marrying the heiress is correct, Baudouin [III] would presumably have been born from that marriage to qualify him for succession as châtelain. “Baudouin de Bailleul et Baudouin son fils” donated property to Clermarests abbey by charter dated 1172[2708]. Châtelain d’Ypres: “Dominus Baldewinus castellanus Yprensis” donated produce from his mill in Ypres to the leprosorium at Ypres, before leaving for Jerusalem, by charter dated 1187, which also records that “mortuo...predicto domino Baldewino castellano Yprense, filius eius dominus Baldewinus” succeeded as “novus castellanus” and redeemed the payment[2709]. “Gerardus castellanus de Aldeburg” recalled the donation of property “apud villam Erdenka” made to Saint-Godard hospital by “frater meus Balduinus de Balliolo”, for the soul of “fratris sui Hostonis”, adding a donation “postmodum ad eandem fratris mei successissem hereditatem quam habebat in Erdenka” made “per manum domini et nepotis mei Balduini”, with the consent of “Vergina uxore mea”, by charter dated 1201[2710]. m [MABILE de Bourbourg, daughter of HENRI Châtelain de Bourbourg & his second wife Beatrix van Aalst]. The Historia Comitum Ghisnensium names "Mabilia…Mathildis…Luthgarda…Adelidis…Beatrix" as the five daughters of "Broburgensi castellano Henrico, Deinardi filio" and his wife Beatrix, adding that Mabile married "Balduino de Bailliolo" and "facta est Yprensis vicecomitissa"[2711]. The identity of Mabile’s husband is uncertain. If she was born towards the end of her father’s life ([1255/62]), she could have been the husband of Baudouin [III] de Bailleul. This would also explain the transmission of the name Mabile to her supposed granddaughter (assuming that the reconstruction of this family is correct as shown here). Another possibility is that she was the husband of Baudouin [II]. In that case, she would have been his second wife and could not have been the mother of his known son as the châtellenie of Ypres could not have been transmitted to him through her. Baudouin [III] & his wife had [one child]:

a) [AGNES ([before 1180]-before Oct 1219). Dame de Bailleul. Dame de Fenaing. "Agnes de Balluele domina de Fenaing et…Adam de Walencourt et uxor mea Mabilia filia ipsius Agnetis" donated revenue from Fenaing to the church of Beaurepaire by charter dated 28 Jun 1212[2712]. She is named in the charter dated Oct 1219 under which [her daughter] "Mabilia castellana de Ypra et de Balliolo filia domine Agnetis bone memorie, condam domine de eodem Balliolo" donated property to "Henrico, filio Roberti de Hermecort", with the consent of "mariti mei Hugonis filii comitis de Retiest"[2713]. Agnes’s parentage is uncertain. Her description in the Oct 1219 charter as “domine de...Balliolo” suggests that she had held the title in her own right, not through her husband. If that is correct, she was the direct descendant of Baudouin [II] de Bailleul Châtelain d’Ypres. Lambin (in his 1838 study of the family which is unsatisfactory because of the absence of source citations) indicates “Agnes d’Ypres” as the wife of Baudouin [II] de Bailleul Châtelain d’Ypres (and daughter of Châtelain Anselme), and mother of Châtelaine Mabile[2714]. From a chronological point of view, this explanation is unsatisfactory. Considering her daughter Mabile’s second marriage in [1218/19], it is unlikely that Agnes’s marriage was dated to before 1158 (the date of the first known document in which Baudouin [II] is called “châtelain d’Ypres”). The reconstruction which best fits the currently known facts is that Agnes was the daughter of Baudouin [III]. m ---, son of ---.

1. --- . The name of Agnes’s husband has not been ascertained. It is not known whether he was ever Châtelain d’Ypres, although this appears unlikely given the death of Baudouin [III] after 1201 and his son-in-law being called châtelain in 1209. m AGNES Dame de Bailleul, daughter of [BAUDOUIN [III] de Bailleul Châtelain d’Ypres] & his wife [Mabile de Bourbourg] ([before 1180]-before Oct 1219). "Agnes de Balluele domina de Fenaing et…Adam de Walencourt et uxor mea Mabilia filia ipsius Agnetis" donated revenue from Fenaing to the church of Beaurepaire by charter dated 28 Jun 1212[2715]. She is named in the charter dated Oct 1219 under which [her daughter] "Mabilia castellana de Ypra et de Balliolo filia domine Agnetis bone memorie, condam domine de eodem Balliolo" donated property to "Henrico, filio Roberti de Hermecort", with the consent of "mariti mei Hugonis filii comitis de Retiest"[2716]. The question of Agnes’s parentage is discussed above. One child:

a) MABILE ([before 1195]-after Sep 1235). Châtelaine d’Ypres, Dame de Bailleul. Warnkoenig cites two unpublished charters of the chapter of Zonnebeke dated 1209 which name “Adam châtelain d’Ypres et de Bailleul et seigneur de Walincourt et de Mabilie son épouse”[2717]. "Agnes de Balluele domina de Fenaing et…Adam de Walencourt et uxor mea Mabilia filia ipsius Agnetis" donated revenue from Fenaing to the church of Beaurepaire by charter dated 28 Jun 1212[2718]. "Adam dominus de Wallincourt castellanus Yprensis et Ballioli et Isabella [error for Mabilia] uxor mea" founded the church of Wallincourt near Cambrai by charter dated 14 Jul 1218[2719]. The necrology of the chapter of Walincourt records the death “Nov” of “dni Adæ dicti Buridan de Walincuria...fundatoris canonicorum et prebendarum huius ecclie Walincuriane et eius uxoris Mabilie”[2720]. "Mabilia castellana de Ypra et de Balliolo filia domine Agnetis bone memorie, condam domine de eodem Balliolo" donated property to "Henrico, filio Roberti de Hermecort", with the consent of "mariti mei Hugonis filii comitis de Retiest", by charter dated Oct 1219[2721]. "Hugo primogenitus domini comitis de Retiest, castellanus Yprensis et de Balluel et dominus de Fenaing, et uxor mea Mabilia" reached agreement with the church of Beaurepaire over the marshes of Beaurepaire and Fenaing by charter dated 1219[2722]. “Hugo de Retest castellanus et...Mabilia uxor eius castellana de Ypra et de Baliuel” approved the sale of property to Tournai Saint-Martin made by “Sigerus de Curtraco, filius Walteri Nepotis, et Clariscia uxor eius” by charter dated Jun 1223[2723]. "Hugues comte de Rethel" granted property to "Aubri de Mohon", with the consent of "Mabille sa femme", by charter dated Sep 1229[2724]. “Hugues comte de Rethel et sa femme Mabille comtesse de Rethel châtelaine d’Ypres et de Bailleul” renounced rights over a mill at Briel in favour of the aldermen of Ypres by charter dated Sep 1235[2725]. m firstly (before 1209) ADAM [II] de Walincourt, son of --- (-Nov 1218). Châtelain d’Ypres et Seigneur de Bailleul, de iure uxoris. m secondly (before Oct 1219) as his first wife, HUGUES [III] de Rethel, son of HUGUES [II] Comte de Rethel & his wife Félicité de Broyes dame de Beaufort (-[May 1242/Jun 1243]). Châtelain d’Ypres, de iure uxoris. [2726]. "Hugo primogenitus domini comitis de Retiest, castellanus Yprensis et de Balluel et dominus de Fenaing, et uxor mea Mabilia" reached agreement with the church of Beaurepaire over the marshes of Beaurepaire and Fenaing by charter dated 1219[2727]. “Hugo de Retest castellanus et...Mabilia uxor eius castellana de Ypra et de Baliuel” approved the sale of property to Tournai Saint-Martin made by “Sigerus de Curtraco, filius Walteri Nepotis, et Clariscia uxor eius” by charter dated Jun 1223[2728]. He succeeded in 1228 as Comte de Rethel.

1. ADAM [II] de Walincourt, son of --- (-after 14 Jul 1218). Seigneur de Walincourt. Châtelain d’Ypres et Seigneur de Bailleul, de iure uxoris. Warnkoenig cites two unpublished charters of the chapter of Zonnebeke which name “Adam châtelain d’Ypres et de Bailleul et seigneur de Walincourt et de Mabilie son épouse”[2729]. "Adam dominus de Wallincourt castellanus Yprensis et Ballioli et Isabella uxor mea" founded the church of Wallincourt near Cambrai by charter dated 14 Jul 1218[2730]. m (before 1209) as her first husband, MABILE, daughter of --- [Châtelain d’Ypres] & his wife Agnes Dame de Bailleul ([before 1195]-after Sep 1229). Warnkoenig cites two unpublished charters of the chapter of Zonnebeke dated 1209 which name “Adam châtelain d’Ypres et de Bailleul et seigneur de Walincourt et de Mabilie son épouse”[2731]. "Adam dominus de Wallincourt castellanus Yprensis et Ballioli et Isabella uxor mea" founded the church of Wallincourt near Cambrai by charter dated 14 Jul 1218[2732]. It is likely that “Isabella” in this document is a transcription error for “Mabilia”, unless Adam repudiated Mabile and married again. She married secondly (before Oct 1219) as his first wife, Hugues [III] de Rethel, who succeeded in 1228 as Comte de Rethel. "Mabilia castellana de Ypra et de Balliolo filia domine Agnetis bone memorie, condam domine de eodem Balliolo" donated property to "Henrico, filio Roberti de Hermecort", with the consent of "mariti mei Hugonis filii comitis de Retiest", by charter dated Oct 1219[2733]. "Hugo primogenitus domini comitis de Retiest, castellanus Yprensis et de Balluel et dominus de Fenaing, et uxor mea Mabilia" reached agreement with the church of Beaurepaire over the marshes of Beaurepaire and Fenaing by charter dated 1219[2734]. "Hugues comte de Rethel" granted property to "Aubri de Mohon", with the consent of "Mabille sa femme", by charter dated Sep 1229[2735].

The parentage of Marguerite has not been traced. As the next heir of Mabile de Bailleul Châtelaine d’Ypres, who she succeeded, she was clearly a close relative. There appear to be three possibilities. Firstly, Marguerite could have been Mabile’s daughter by her first marriage to Adam [II] de Walincourt. Secondly, she could have been Mabile’s younger sister. Thirdly, she could have been the daughter of such a younger sister of Mabile. From a chronological point of view, the first or third possibilities appear more probable: if her marriage can be dated to shortly before 1227, there would have been a significant age difference with Mabile (who was already married in 1209) if Marguerite had been her sister. The fact that Marguerite was described as “dame de Becelaere”, a title she could have inherited from her father, suggests that the third possibility is the most likely.

1. MARGUERITE (-after 1239). Châtelaine d’Ypres, Dame de Bailleul. Warnkoenig records that the cartulary of Zonnebeke includes two charters dated Nov 1238 and 1239 which record donations made by “Marguerite châtelaine d’Ypres de dame de Becelaere”, adding that she was already married in 1227 to Baudouin d’Aire who in a charter dated Feb 1244 (O.S.) was named “châtelain d’Ypres”[2736]. No record has been found of the parentage of Marguerite, but her succession to Ypres and Baiileul is best explained if she was the daughter of Adam de Wallincourt and his wife Mabile. Another possibility is that Marguerite was the younger sister of Mabile. m (before 1227) BAUDOUIN d’Aire, son of --- (-after Feb 1245). Châtelain d’Ypres, de iure uxoris.

The primary source which confirms how the Aubigny family inherited the châtellenie of Ypres has not been identified. As noted below, Warnkoenig suggests that Jean d’Aubigny married a daughter of Châtelaine Marguerite and that Hugues d’Aubigny Châtelain d’Ypres was their son. He cites no primary source which supports this position which, although plausible, appears to be purely speculative.

1. JEAN d’Aubigny (-[before Feb 1257]). [m ---. Warnkoenig comments that “il semble qu’une fille de Baudouin d’Aire et de Marguerite de Becelare fut mariée à Jean d’Aubigny”, adding that secondary sources name her “Marguerite...d’autres...Marie”[2737].]

2. HUGUES d’Aubigny (-after 1275). Warnkoenig suggests that Hugues d’Aubigny was the son of Jean d’Aubigny, and inherited the châtellenie of Ypres through his mother[2738]. Châtelain d’Ypres: “Hugues d’Aubigny châtelain d’Ypres et de Bailleul” confirmed the sale of a mill at Briel made by “Statin Medem” to the aldermen of Ypres by charter dated Feb 1256 (O.S.)[2739]. “...Hugues châtelain d’Ypres…” witnessed the charter dated 1261 under which Marguerite Ctss of Flanders confirmed a sale of property to Harlebeke[2740]. Warnkoenig suggests that his succession as châtelain is best explained if her was the son of Jean d’Aubigny and his wife the heiress of Ypres[2741]. “...Hugo castellanus Ypprensis...” was named among the knights who swore allegiance to Guy Count of Flanders in 1275[2742].

3. BAUDOUIN d’Aubigny (-7 Dec 1316). Châtelain d’Ypres 1284. Warnkoenig notes that “Baudouin d’Aubigny, époux d’Agnès” was named châtelain in 1284, was detained at Saint-Omer in 1306 and died 7 Dec 1316[2743]. m AGNES, daughter of ---.

4. JACQUES d’Aubigny (-after 8 Oct 1319). Châtelain d’Ypres. Warnkoenig records that “Jacques d’Aubengi...châtelain” was named châtelain in a charter dated 8 Oct 1319[2744].

5. JEAN d’Aubigny (-21 Oct 1327). Châtelain d’Ypres. Warnkoenig records that “Jean d’Aubigny châtelain d’Ypres” died on 21 Oct 1327[2745].

As noted below, secondary sources indicate that the Oultre [Oulter] family inherited the châtellenie of Ypres by marriage with the heiress of the Aubigny châtelains. This Oultre family has not been linked with the seigneurs d’Oultre who were related to the Aa family in Brabant (see the document BRABANT, LOUVAIN).

1. GERARD d’Oultre (-after 3 Dec 1339). Châtelain d’Ypres: “Gheraerde van Outre borghgrave van Ypre” signed the treaty of alliance between Flanders and Brabant dated 3 Dec 1339[2746]. m [JEANNE d’Aubigny, daughter of JEAN d’Aubigny Châtelain d’Ypres & his wife ---. Warnkoenig indicates that secondary sources claimed that Gérard d’Oultre married “Jeanne d’Aubigny, fille de Jean”, thereby inheriting the châtellenie d’Ypres[2747]. The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified.]

2. GERARD d’Oultre (-before 1 Jul 1388). Seigneur de Weldine. A document dated 1 Jul 1388 names “wijlen mer Geraerd van Oultre heere van Weldine” and “Jan van Oultre borggrave van Yppre en heere van Welden, wettelic hoir van mer Geraerd vorseid”[2748]. It is uncertain from this document whether Jean d’Oultre Châtelain d’Ypres, shown below, was Gerard’s son.

3. --- d’Oultre . Châtelain d’Ypres. A list of knights in Flanders dated 1381-86 names “de borchgrave van Ypre...mer Boudin van Oultre”[2749]. same person as...? JEAN d’Oultre (-before 1396). Châtelain d’Ypres. A document dated 18 Dec 1385 names “Jehan Doutre chastellain d’Yppre”[2750]. A list of knights in Flanders dated 1381-86 names “de borchgrave van Ypre...mer Boudin van Oultre”[2751]. A document dated 1 Jul 1388 names “wijlen mer Geraerd van Oultre heere van Weldine” and “Jan van Oultre borggrave van Yppre en heere van Welden, wettelic hoir van mer Geraerd vorseid”[2752]. “Jean van Oultre châtelain d’Ypres, seigneur de Weldines” received revenue “sur l’espier d’Ypres” by charter dated 1391[2753]. Accounts dated 1396-1398 name “messire Bauduyn d’Outre chastelain d’Ypre” and his deceased father “messire Jehan d’Outre chastellain d’Ypres”[2754]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Jean’s wife has not been identified. Jean & his wife had two children:

a) BAUDOUIN d’Oultre (-[Jan/9 Dec] 1398) A list of knights in Flanders dated 1381-86 names “de borchgrave van Ypre...mer Boudin van Oultre”[2755]. Châtelain d’Ypres. Accounts dated 1396-1398 name “messire Bauduyn d’Outre chastelain d’Ypre” and his deceased father “messire Jehan d’Outre chastellain d’Ypres”[2756]. He is named as deceased in the 9 Dec 1398 document cited below under his daughter. m (before 6 Jun 1393) as her second husband, ANASTASIA van Moorslede, widow of LODEWIJK van Lichtervelde, daughter of ---. A document dated 6 Jun 1393 names “Stasis de Morslede la dame de Staden, vesve de messire Louis de Lichtervelde, feme apresent du chastellain d’Yppre son mary”[2757]. A document dated 1411 name “dame Stacie dame de Morslede chastellaine d’Ypre” and “Stacie femme...du seigneur de Pocques sa fille”[2758]. She is named in the manuscript cited below which records her daughter’s second marriage. Baudouin & his wife had one child:

i) ANASTASIE d’Oultre (-22 Oct 1455, bur Ypres Jacobins). Her family origin and first marriage are confirmed by the manuscript cited under her son Jan. Documents dated 9 Dec 1398 and 24 Jun 1400 record that “Jan Belle en Victor van Lichtervelde”, in the name of “medemizele Annestacie d’Oultre chastelleine d’Ypre”, requested payments following the death of “messire Bauldewyn d’Oultre” her father[2759]. A document dated Feb 1406 (N.S.) names “joncvrauwe Stacie van Outre, mins heren vijf van Pouke”[2760]. A document dated 1411 name “dame Stacie dame de Morslede chastellaine d’Ypre” and “Stacie femme...du seigneur de Pocques sa fille”[2761]. Dame de Weldine. Châtelaine d’Ypres. Documents dated 10 Jan 1420 (N.S.) and Apr 1421 name “mer Heylaerd van Pouke, zuene was van mer Heylaerd van Poke” and “Anastasie van Oultre burgraefnede van Yppre...weduwe van Heulaerde heer van Pouke” and her husband “Robrecht van Vlaanderen”[2762]. A manuscript records that “Robert B. de Flandres...” married “Dame Anastasia d’Outre Vicomtesse heritiere d’Ipre, Dame de Weldene, vefve de Monsieur Eulard Seigneur de Poulques...fille de --- et de Anastase de Morstede” and her death 22 Oct 1455, and burial at Ypres Jacobin church[2763]. m firstly (before Feb 1406) EULAARD Heer van Poeke, son of --- (-before 1419). m secondly (1419) ROBERT bâtard de Flandre Seigneur d'Everdinghe et de Vlamertinghe, illegitimate son of LOUIS II “de Mâle” Count of Flanders & his mistress --- (-21 Jan 1434, bur Ghidts).

b) MARIE d’Oultre (-after 1432). Accounts dated 1396-1398 name “messire Bauduyn d’Outre chastelain d’Ypre” and his sister “Maria...gehuwd met Robert de la Douve”[2764]. “[Marie d’Oultre] veuve de Robert de le Douve” received revenue “sur l’espier d’Ypres” by charter dated 1426[2765]. “Pierre d’Oultre fils illégitime de feu monseigneur Jean d’Oultre chevalier châtelain d’Ypres et seigneur de Weldines” received revenue “sur l’espier d’Ypres”, transferred to him by “damoisele Marie doultre fille dudit seigneur Jean et veuve de Robert de la Douve”, by charter dated 1432[2766]. m (before 1396) ROBERT de la Douve, son of --- (-before 1426).

Jean had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

c) PIERRE d’Oultre (-after 1432). “Pierre d’Oultre fils illégitime de feu monseigneur Jean d’Oultre chevalier châtelain d’Ypres et seigneur de Weldines” received revenue “sur l’espier d’Ypres”, transferred to him by “damoisele Marie doultre fille dudit seigneur Jean et veuve de Robert de la Douve”, by charter dated 1432[2767].

1. EULAARD van Poeke (-before 1419). Heer van Poeke. A muster list dated 15/16 Sep 1410 names “Alart de Pouques escuier”[2768]. m (before Feb 1406) as her first husband, ANASTASIA d’Oultre Dame de Weldine, Vicomtesse d’Ypres, daughter of BAUDOUIN d’Oultre Châtelain d’Ypres & his wife Anastasia van Mootstede (-22 Oct 1455, bur Ypres Jacobins). Her family origin and marriage are confirmed by the manuscript cited under her son Jan. A document dated Feb 1406 (N.S.) names “joncvrauwe Stacie van Outre, mins heren vijf van Pouke”[2769]. She married secondly (1419) Robert bâtard de Flandre Seigneur d'Everdinghe et de Vlamertinghe. Documents dated 10 Jan 1420 (N.S.) and Apr 1421 name “mer Heylaerd van Pouke, zuene was van mer Heylaerd van Poke” and “Anastasie van Oultre burgraefnede van Yppre...weduwe van Heulaerde heer van Pouke” and her husband “Robrecht van Vlaanderen”[2770]. A document dated 11 Jan 1455 (N.S.) names “Anastasia van Oultre burggravin van Ieper” whose “dochter Anastasia was verloofd met Steven van Liedekerke ridder”[2771]. A manuscript records that “Robert B. de Flandres...” married “Dame Anastasia d’Outre Vicomtesse heritiere d’Ipre, Dame de Weldene, vefve de Monsieur Eulard Seigneur de Poulques...fille de --- et de Anastase de Morstede” and her death 22 Oct 1455, and burial at Ypres Jacobin church[2772]. Eulaard & his wife had three children:

a) EULAARD van Poeke (-after Apr 1421). Documents dated 10 Jan 1420 (N.S.) and Apr 1421 name “mer Heylaerd van Pouke, zuene was van mer Heylaerd van Poke” and “Anastasie van Oultre burgraefnede van Yppre...weduwe van Heulaerde heer van Pouke” and her husband “Robrecht van Vlaanderen”[2773].

b) JAN van Poeke (-before 24 Jan 1441). Heer van Poeke. His parentage is confirmed by the manuscript cited under his wife. A document dated 10 Dec 1436 names “Jehan seigneur de Pouques”[2774]. Châtelain d’Ypres. Seigneur de Thomme, de Winghene et de Weldine. He was named as deceased in his wife’s 24 Jan 1441 charter cited below. m JEANNE de Flandre, daughter of JEAN [I] de Flandre Heer van Praet & his wife Johanna van Reigaarsvliet. Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage[2775]. A document dated 24 Jan 1441 (N.S.) records a dispute about the marriage contract between “wijlen joncheere Jan van Pouke” and “Jeanne van Vlaanderen, dochter van de heer van Praat”[2776]. A document dated 1446 records that “Jeanne de Flandre” married “Jean seigneur de Poucques, Vicomte d’Ipre, Seigneur de Thomme et de Winghene, Weldens, fils d’Eulard et de dame Anastasie d’Oultre, Dame de Weldene, Vicomtesse heritiere d’Ipre” and left two children[2777]. Jan & his wife had three children:

i) ROLAND van Poeke (-after 1502). A manuscript (undated) cited by Vredius names the couple’s children “Rolandus de Pouckes, Anastasia de Pouckes”[2778]. Châtelain d’Ypres. A document dated 1464 names “messire Rolant seigneur de Pouckes, viscomte d’Ypre”, documents dated 1465-1467 name “Roland de Poucques ridder” as “baljuw van Sint-Winoksbergen” and from 1 Dec 1468 to 12 May 1472 as “baljuw van Biervliet”[2779]. He is named in various documents dated between 1474 and 1502[2780].

ii) ANASTASIA van Poeke . A manuscript (undated) cited by Vredius names the couple’s children “Rolandus de Pouckes, Anastasia de Pouckes”[2781]. Under his summary of a document dated 24 Jan 1441 (N.S.) (see above), Buylaert records that Anastasia married “Steven van Formelis”[2782]. m STEVEN van Formelis, son of ---.

iii) MARGARETA van Poeke . Under his summary of a document dated 24 Jan 1441 (N.S.) (see above), Buylaert names Margareta as another daughter of Jan van Poeke and records her marriage to “Joos Triest”[2783]. m JOOS Triest, son of ---.

c) ANASTASIA van Poeke . A document dated 11 Jan 1455 (N.S.) names “Anastasia van Oultre burggravin van Ieper” whose “dochter Anastasia was verloofd met Steven van Liedekerke ridder”[2784]. m STEVEN van Liedekerke, son of ---.

Chapter 14. HEREN van ZOTTEGHEM

Zotteghem (now called Zottegem) is located about 15 kilometres south of Gent, and about 35 kilometres due west of Brussels, in the present-day Belgian province of Oost-Vlanderen (East Flanders).

A. HEREN van ZOTTEGHEM

1. EGGRICUS Niger (-after 1088). He witnessed the 1088 charter quoted below with his son. m ---. The name of his wife is not known. Eggricus & his wife had one child:

a) ROTARD van Zotteghem (-after 1088). "…Rothardi de Sotteghem…" signed the charter dated 13 Sep 1083 under which Gérard Bishop of Cambrai donated "Altare de Huneghem" to Gand Saint-Pierre[2785]. "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Hessengem et Lede" to "Giselberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "…Gerardus de Cimmarsaca...Eggricus niger et filius eius Rothardus de Sottengem…"[2786]. Miraeus’s reproduction of this document is somewhat different: "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Rasseghem et Lede" to "Gisilberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "…Gerardus de Sotteghem...Remboldus Niger et filius eius…"[2787]. “...Gerardus conastabulus, Rothardus de Sottengem...” witnessed the undated charter under which “Albero de Eversbeke” donated land and serfs to Eename[2788].

2. GERARD [I] [van Zotteghem] (-after 1088). "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Hessengem et Lede" to "Giselberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "…Gerardus de Cimmarsaca...Eggricus niger et filius eius Rothardus de Sottengem…"[2789]. As noted above, Miraeus’s reproduction of this document is somewhat different: "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Rasseghem et Lede" to "Gisilberto Balduini Gandensis filio" by charter dated 1088, witnessed by "…Gerardus de Sotteghem...Remboldus Niger et filius eius…"[2790].

3. GOSSUIN van Zotteghem (-after 1120). "...Gozuuinus de Sottengem..." witnessed the charter dated 1120 under which Charles Count of Flanders settled a dispute concerning land "de Hasnethe"[2791].

4. GERARD [II] van Zotteghem (-after [1124/31]). "…Gerardi de Sottengem, Balduini Cuusol filii eius…" signed the charter dated 1118 under which "Rodulphus de Melne..." donated property to Saint-Pierre de Gand[2792]. “...Herebrant de Velseka, Gerardus de Sottengem...” witnessed the charter dated 1124/1131 which records an exchange of serfs between Eename and Gand Saint-Bavon[2793]. m ---. The name of Gerard’s wife is not known. Gerard & his wife had one child:

a) [BOUDEWIJN Cuusol (-after 1118). "…Gerardi de Sottengem, Balduini Cuusol filii eius…" signed the charter dated 1118 under which "Rodulphus de Melne..." donated property to Saint-Pierre de Gand[2794]. The full witness list in this document uses “eius” and “suus” to describe relationships between the witnesses, so that the result is somewhat confusing. It is not therefore known with certainty whether the second witness named above was the son of the first or of one of the donors. Warlop indicates that the Avelghem family descended from “Baudouin Cuusol [...le conseiller], cité en 1118, le fils aîné de Gérard I de Zottegem”, noting Wolter [I] and Gerard [IV] (see below) as his younger brothers [which from a chronological point of view seems unlikely to be correct][2795].]

GERARD [III] van Zotteghem, son of --- (-[1164/66]). The chronology suggests that Gerard [III] may have been a different person from Gerard [II] named above, although this is not beyond all doubt. "Dominus Leonius cum filiis suis Bernerus de Morcella cum filiis suis Gerardus de Sottenghem cum filiis suis" renounced rights in the charter dated 1143 under which Godefroi Duke of Brabant, at the request of "domina Berta de Anderlecht..cum filiis suis Gerardo…Wilelmo et Arnulfo et duobus generis Waltero…de Crainhem, Oliverio de Gest, et Herardo de Hidengem qui sororem eius duxit uxorem", donated “allodii...inter Woluesem et Bygardis” to "ecclesiæ sanctæ Mariæ in Bigardis"[2796]. "Rothardus de Wenlina, Gerardus de Sotengem…" signed the charter dated 1156 under which "Vergina de Wenlina..." submitted to Saint-Pierre de Gand[2797]. "...Gerardus de Sottengem..." witnessed the charter dated 1164 under which "Theodericus...dominus et princeps Alostensis" compensated Affligem for damage in "silvam meam...Hokeida..."[2798]. It is assumed that Gerard [III] died before 1166, the date of his sons’ charter quoted below.

m HILDEGARDE, daughter of --- (-after 1173). Hildegarde’s parentage is not certain. The logic explained above to justify the parentage of Elisabeth, wife of Engelbert [II] Seigneur d’Enghien, indicates that Walter van de Aa (grandson of Leon [I] van de Aa and his wife) and Gisla (their daughter), together with Hildegarde, all held Anderlecht, Dilbeke, Pede and Aa jointly, inherited (as a package) from one of Gisla’s parents. It is usually assumed that Leon [I] held Aa in his own right. If that is correct, all four properties were inherited from him. However, it is not impossible that Leon acquired his right to Aa through his wife which, if correct, means that all four properties would have been inherited by the Aa family from her. Hildegarde could therefore have been either the sister of Leon or of Leon’s wife (whose identity is unknown). [Nicolas Bishop of Cambrai confirmed that “sorore Hazeca” donated land “in Larbecca [Leerbeek]...mei patrimonii ab avis et proavis allodium...cum porcionem Hildegardis cum silva sorori sue Gertrudi” to Nivelles, in the presence of “domino Leonio filioque eius Waltero, meisque participibus”, decided “in die obitus Antonii mei cognati”, by charter dated 1161[2799]. It is possible that this charter refers to Hildegarde, wife of Gerard [III] van Zotteghem.] “Walterus de Bruxella filius…Leonii” donated “decimam quandam successione hereditaria…apud Anderlecht Dilbeke Pede et apud A”, shared with “domina Hildegarde et nepotibus eius de Sottengem”, to Afflighem, with the consent of “Godescalco de Moreameis nepote meo et aliis coheredibus meis castellano…de Bruxella et filio eius Godefrido Ingelberto de Adengem et filio eius Hugone”, by charter dated 1173[2800].

Gerard [III] & his wife had two children: :

1. WOUTER [I] van Zotteghem (-before 1173). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. However, the 1173 charter quoted above under his mother indicates that her eldest son was deceased at the time, while no source has yet been identified which names Wouter [I] after 1166. "…Walteri de Sottengem et fratris eius Gerardi…" signed the charter dated 1166 under which "Razo de Gavera…Flandrensis comitis pincerna…cum uxore sua Magtilde" donated "terram…apud Holebecam" to Ninove[2801]. m ALAIDE, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1220] under which her sons "Walterus de Sothengem cum fratre meo Olivero" confirmed donations to "sororibus in Novo Sarto" made by "pater noster Walterus nostraque mater Alaisa"[2802]. Walter & his wife had three children:

a) WOUTER [II] van Zotteghem (-after [1220]). “Walterus et Gerardus de Sottengem fratres” donated land “in parrochia de Materna” to Eename, for the soul of “avie sue Hildegardis”, by undated charter, dated in the cartulary to [1169/72] but presumably dated to after 1173 if Hildegarde was deceased at the time[2803]. “...Walterus de Sottengem et Oliverus frater eius...” witnessed the charter dated 1180 under which “Walterus Bertholdus cum Gerardo avunculo meo et filiis suis Gerardo et Arnoldo de Grimbergis” donated property to Grimbergen[2804]. “Willelmus de Betunia dominus de Tenremonde et Mathilde uxor mea” granted privileges to Gand Saint-Pierre by charter dated 1193, witnessed by "…Walteri de Sottinghem, Rasonis de Gavera…"[2805]. "Galterus de Sottengem et uxor mea Ricaldis" donated property "in parochia de Felseca" to Ninove by charter dated 1212, another charter dated 1212 recording that "Arnoldus de Aldenardo" confirmed the donations made by "dominus Galterus de Sotengem de consensu matris meæ Ricaldis" signed by "Razonis de Gavera et Arnoldi filii sui, Walteri de Sotengem et Oliveri fratris eius…"[2806]. “Ricaldis de Aldenarda” donated woods at “Parvach” to Mons Saint-Martin, with the consent of “filiorum meorum Arnulfi domini de Aldenarde, Everardi, et Walteri domini de Sotengiem”, by charter dated 1215[2807]. "Walterus de Sothengem cum fratre meo Olivero" confirmed donations to "sororibus in Novo Sarto" made by "pater noster Walterus nostraque mater Alaisa", by charter dated to [1220][2808]. m (after 1181) as her second husband, RICHILDE de Tournai, widow of GISELBERT van Oudenaarde, daughter of EVERARD [III] Radoul Châtelain de Tournai & his first wife Mathilde de Béthune (-after 1212). The Chronicon Hanoniense names "Richeldem" as daughter of "Evrardum cognomina Radonem" and his first wife, adding that she married "Gislberto de Aldenarde" and secondly "Waltero de Sothenghien"[2809]. "Riquildis domina de Aldenarda et…filius meus Arnulphus" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre, for the soul of "mariti mei Ghilberti de Aldenarda", by charter dated 1181, witnessed by "…Gerardi de Sottinghien…"[2810]. Her two marriages are confirmed by the 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d’Angleterre which names "Gautiers de Sothenghien…freres fu Arnoul d’Audenarde de par sa mere ma dame Rikaut"[2811]. Baudouin VIII Count of Flanders guaranteed payments by "Walteri de Sotenghiem et Richeldis de Aldenarda uxoris eius" relating to the purchase of the forest of Lessines, by charter dated Oct 1193[2812]. "Galterus de Sottengem et uxor mea Ricaldis" donated property "in parochia de Felseca" to Ninove by charter dated 1212, another charter dated 1212 recording that "Arnoldus de Aldenardo" confirmed the donations made by "dominus Galterus de Sotengem de consensu matris meæ Ricaldis" signed by "Razonis de Gavera et Arnoldi filii sui, Walteri de Sotengem et Oliveri fratris eius…"[2813]. Wouter & his wife had one child:

i) ALIX van Zotteghem (-after Sep 1246). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Sigerus…de Enghien" married "filia domini de Sottenghen"[2814]. “Sigerus dominus de Anghien” confirmed donations made to "ecclesiæ de Cantiprato" by "patris mei", with the consent of "Aelidis uxor prædicti Sigeri et Walterus primogenitus eorundem", by charter dated Sep 1246[2815]. m (before 1219) SOHIER Seigneur d’Enghien, son of ENGELBERT [III] Seigneur d’Enghien & his wife Ida [Adelaide] d’Avesnes (-18 Dec [1259 or 1260]).

b) GERARD van Zotteghem . “Walterus et Gerardus de Sottengem fratres” donated land “in parrochia de Materna” to Eename, for the soul of “avie sue Hildegardis”, by undated charter, dated in the cartulary to [1169/72] but presumably dated to after 1173 if Hildegarde was deceased at the time[2816].

c) OLIVER van Zotteghem (-after Mar 1220). Oliver’s absence from his brothers’ charter quoted above may be explained if he was still a minor at the time. “...Walterus de Sottengem et Oliverus frater eius...” witnessed the charter dated 1180 under which “Walterus Bertholdus cum Gerardo avunculo meo et filiis suis Gerardo et Arnoldo de Grimbergis” donated property to Grimbergen[2817]. "Oliverius de Sottenghem" donated property "in parochia de Anderlecht" to "samctimonialibus de Camera", with the consent of "conjugis meæ Peronæ", by charter dated 19 Aug 1207[2818]. "Galterus de Sottengem et uxor mea Ricaldis" donated property "in parochia de Felseca" to Ninove by charter dated 1212, another charter dated 1212 recording that "Arnoldus de Aldenardo" confirmed the donations made by "dominus Galterus de Sotengem de consensu matris meæ Ricaldis" signed by "Razonis de Gavera et Arnoldi filii sui, Walteri de Sotengem et Oliveri fratris eius…"[2819]. “Petronilla uxor quondam…Sigeri castellani Gandensis” noted the donation of property "in parochia Anderlechtensi" made to Voorst abbey by "Olivero de Sottegem" by charter dated 1214, witnessed by "Theodoricus et Walterus filii eiusdem Petronillæ, Rogerus de Curtraco, Ingelbertus de Lupengem milites, Mathildis advocata Bethuniæ, Margareta soror eiusdem"[2820]. “Henricus Dux Lotharingiæ et Henricus filius meus” noted the donation of property "apud Dilbekam" made to Voorst abbey by "Oliverus de Sottegem et uxor eius Perona et Henricus filius eorum", by charter dated Mar 1220[2821]. "Walterus de Sothengem cum fratre meo Olivero" confirmed donations to "sororibus in Novo Sarto" made by "pater noster Walterus nostraque mater Alaisa", by charter dated to [1220][2822]. m PERONNE, daughter of [GODEFROY Châtelain of Brussels & his [first wife ---]] (-after Mar 1220). “Leonius de Bruxella” donated “decimam...in parochia de Sanbergen”, with the consent of “uxoris meæ Clementiæ”, to “conventui de Camera”, and “Oliverus de Sottenghem” donated property in Anderlecht with the consent of “conjugis meæ Peronæ”, by charter dated 19 Aug 1207[2823]. The linking of the donors in the same document could be explained if Oliver’s wife was Léon’s sister. If that is correct, Péronne would presumably have been older than her supposed brother, maybe born from an earlier marriage of their father. “Henricus Dux Lotharingiæ et Henricus filius meus” noted the donation of property "apud Dilbekam" made to Voorst abbey by "Oliverus de Sottegem et uxor eius Perona et Henricus filius eorum", by charter dated Mar 1220[2824]. Oliver & his wife had two children:

i) HENDRIK van Zotteghem . “Henricus Dux Lotharingiæ et Henricus filius meus” noted the donation of property "apud Dilbekam" made to Voorst abbey by "Oliverus de Sottegem et uxor eius Perona et Henricus filius eorum", by charter dated Mar 1220[2825]. "Henricus de Sottengem" donated property "in parochia de Dielbeka" to the church of Anderlecht, with the consent of "Walteri fratris mei", by charter dated Apr 1225[2826].

ii) WALTER . "Henricus de Sottengem" donated property "in parochia de Dielbeka" to the church of Anderlecht, with the consent of "Walteri fratris mei", by charter dated Apr 1225[2827].

iii) [GILLE van Zotteghem . "Ægidius de Sottengem" donated property "in parochia de Dilbeca" to the church of Anderlecht by charter dated 1225[2828].]

2. GERARD [IV] van Zotteghem (-before [14 Apr 1202/16 May 1204]). His parentage is confirmed by the [14 Apr 1202/16 May 1204] of his son Gerard, quoted below. "…Walteri de Sottengem et fratris eius Gerardi…" signed the charter dated 1166 under which "Razo de Gavera…Flandrensis comitis pincerna…cum uxore sua Magtilde" donated "terram…apud Holebecam" to Ninove[2829]. "…Gerardus de Sottenghen…" witnessed the charter dated 1164 under which "Theodericus…dominus et princeps Alostensis" donated "silvam meam…Hokerda…" to Afflighem abbey[2830]. "…Gerardus de Sottengem…" witnessed a charter dated 1175 under which "G dux et marchio Lotharingiæ" confirmed donations to the abbey of Afflighem[2831]. "Riquildis domina de Aldenarda et…filius meus Arnulphus" donated property to Gand Saint-Pierre, for the soul of "mariti mei Ghilberti de Aldenarda", by charter dated 1181, witnessed by "…Gerardi de Sottinghien…"[2832]. m BEATRIX Vrouw van Massemen en Laarne, daughter of --- (-after 4 Apr 1213). "Beatrix domina de Masseme" donated property "prope Masseme", for the soul of "mariti mei Gerardi de Sottengheem piæ memoriæ", with the consent of "filiorum et filiarum meorum", by undated charter[2833]. “Beatrix domina de Masmine et de Larne” donated “decimam...apud Larne”, which “filius meus Giselbertus” had granted to her, to Saint-Bavon by charter dated 4 Apr 1213, to which “Gerardus de Larne” consented by a charter dated the same date, naming “G. frater meus...domina mea Beatrice et matre”[2834]. Gerard [IV] & his wife had [eight or more] children (this family was studied by Guyot[2835]):

a) GERARD van Zotteghem . "Gerardus...Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius" notified that "--- filius Gerardi de Sotenghem" had given him land “apud inferiorem Enham hereditaria successione iure” for donation to Eename, with the consent of “fratribus Gerardi...fratribus suis Theoderico, Waltero, Gilleberto, Balduino, Willelmo”, by charter dated to [14 Apr 1202/16 May 1204], “cum sigillo dicti Gerardi...a tempore Gerardi avi et Gerardi patris eius”, witnessed by “Walteri de Sotengem...”[2836]. “Beatrix domina de Masmine et de Larne” donated “decimam...apud Larne”, which “filius meus Giselbertus” had granted to her, to Saint-Bavon by charter dated 4 Apr 1213, to which “Gerardus de Larne” consented by a charter dated the same date, naming “G. frater meus...domina mea Beatrice et matre”[2837].

b) DIRK van Zotteghem . "Gerardus...Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius" notified that "--- filius Gerardi de Sotenghem" had given him land “apud inferiorem Enham hereditaria successione iure” for donation to Eename, with the consent of “fratribus Gerardi...fratribus suis Theoderico, Waltero, Gilleberto, Balduino, Willelmo”, by charter dated to [14 Apr 1202/16 May 1204], “cum sigillo dicti Gerardi...a tempore Gerardi avi et Gerardi patris eius”, witnessed by “Walteri de Sotengem...”[2838].

c) WOUTER van Zotteghem . "Gerardus...Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius" notified that "--- filius Gerardi de Sotenghem" had given him land “apud inferiorem Enham hereditaria successione iure” for donation to Eename, with the consent of “fratribus Gerardi...fratribus suis Theoderico, Waltero, Gilleberto, Balduino, Willelmo”, by charter dated to [14 Apr 1202/16 May 1204], “cum sigillo dicti Gerardi...a tempore Gerardi avi et Gerardi patris eius”, witnessed by “Walteri de Sotengem...”[2839].

d) GILBERT van Zotteghem (-before Apr 1243). "Gerardus...Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius" notified that "--- filius Gerardi de Sotenghem" had given him land “apud inferiorem Enham hereditaria successione iure” for donation to Eename, with the consent of “fratribus Gerardi...fratribus suis Theoderico, Waltero, Gilleberto, Balduino, Willelmo”, by charter dated to [14 Apr 1202/16 May 1204], “cum sigillo dicti Gerardi...a tempore Gerardi avi et Gerardi patris eius”, witnessed by “Walteri de Sotengem...”[2840].

- HEREN van RASSEGHEM.

e) BOUDEWIJN van Zotteghem . "Gerardus...Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius" notified that "--- filius Gerardi de Sotenghem" had given him land “apud inferiorem Enham hereditaria successione iure” for donation to Eename, with the consent of “fratribus Gerardi...fratribus suis Theoderico, Waltero, Gilleberto, Balduino, Willelmo”, by charter dated to [14 Apr 1202/16 May 1204], “cum sigillo dicti Gerardi...a tempore Gerardi avi et Gerardi patris eius”, witnessed by “Walteri de Sotengem...”[2841].

f) WILLEM van Zotteghem (-after Jan 1229). "Gerardus...Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius" notified that "--- filius Gerardi de Sotenghem" had given him land “apud inferiorem Enham hereditaria successione iure” for donation to Eename, with the consent of “fratribus Gerardi...fratribus suis Theoderico, Waltero, Gilleberto, Balduino, Willelmo”, by charter dated to [14 Apr 1202/16 May 1204], “cum sigillo dicti Gerardi...a tempore Gerardi avi et Gerardi patris eius”, witnessed by “Walteri de Sotengem...”[2842]. Canon at Lille. “Guillelmus de Sottenghien canonicus Insulensis” donated “decimas...in parrochiis de Rassenghien, de Levverghem, de Elne et Hilleghem” to Biloke Notre-Dame at Gent, with the consent of “domini et fratris mei Gilberti de Sottenghien militis et Machtildis uxoris eius”, by charter dated Jan 1229[2843].

g) [two or more] daughters . Their existence is confirmed by their mother’s undated charter quoted above.

B. HEREN van ZOTTEGHEM (ENGHIEN)

GERARD d’Enghien, son of SOHIER d’Enghien & his wife Alix van Zotteghem ([1230?]-before 1280). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Gerardus…domini de Sottenghen" as second son of "Sigerus…de Enghien" and his wife[2844]. Heer van Zotteghem.

m --- de Viane, daughter of GERARD Seigneur de Viane & his wife ---. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Gerardus…de Enghien" married "filia domini Gerardi de Viane juxta Grammont"[2845].

Gérard & his wife had [three] children:

1. GERARD d’Enghien ([1255/60?]-[10 Mar 1316/1319], bur Cambron). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis names "Gerardus" as son of "Gerardus…de Enghien" and his wife "filia domini Gerardi de Viane juxta Grammont"[2846]. Heer van Zotteghem. "Gerars chevaliers Sires de Sotenghem et de Osdein et Chastelains de Gand et Marie se femme dame de Sotenghem et de Osden et Chastelaine de Gand" issued letters dated 8 Mar 1280 (O.S.)[2847]. “Gérars cevaliers sires de Sothenghien” declared holding “me maison de Sotenghien” in fief from Jean d’Avesnes Comte de Hainaut, appointing “mes chiers cousins Rasson de Liedekerke signeur de Boulers, Sohier de Brayne signeur de Lisseruoeles, chevaliers” as guarantors, by charter dated 1286[2848]. "Gherars Sires de Sottenghem et Marie sa femme" sold revenue from “la terre de Sottenghem, de Stripen, de saincte Marie Audenhoue...” to “Robert de Leuvverghem fis iadis mon seigneur Guillebert de Leuvverghem chevalier” by charter dated May 1288[2849]. “...Gérars sires de Sottenghien; Hues de Sottenghien castellain de Ghand...” witnessed the charter dated 10 Mar 1315 (O.S.) under which “Florens Bertaus sires de Mallines” transferred all his rights over Mechelen to Guillaume Comte de Hainaut[2850]. Goffin records his death before 1319 and burial at Cambron (no sources cited)[2851]. m (before 8 Mar 1281) MARIE van Gent, daughter of HUGO [IV] Burggraaf van Gent & his wife Marie de Rœulx. The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "Gerardus", son of "Gerardus…de Enghien", married "filiam…castellani Gandavensis"[2852]. "Gerars chevaliers Sires de Sotenghem et de Osdein et Chastelains de Gand et Marie se femme dame de Sotenghem et de Osden et Chastelaine de Gand" issued letters dated 8 Mar 1280 (O.S.)[2853]. "Hues castelains de Gand sires de Hoesdeng" confirmed a sale of property to Harlebeek church, with the consent of "Marie femme à...Huon castelain devant dit et Marie femme à...Gerart signour de Sotenghem fille et oirs à devant dit castelain", by charter dated Jun 1284[2854]. Gerard & his wife had four children:

a) MARIE (-1318). Goffin records her parentage and two marriages[2855]. An epitaph at Antoing records the burial of “Hues chevalier ky fu sires d’Antoing” who died in 1312 [error?] and “medame Marie de Sotenghien ky fu femme messire Huon d’Antoin” who died in 1318, displaying the quarters Antoing/Grimberghe/Enghien/Gand[2856]. m firstly (before 1305) HUGUES [V] Seigneur d’Antoing et d'Epinoy, son of HUGUES [IV] Seigneur d’Antoing & his first wife Elisabeth van Grimberghe (-1315). m secondly as his first wife, GUY de Flandre Seigneur de Richebourg, son of GUILLAUME de Flandre Seigneur de Dendermonde et de Crèvecœur & his wife Alix de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis (after 1286-Apr 1345[2857] or after).

b) HUGO [I] (-May 1320). Burggraaf van Gent. Heer van Putten, de iure uxoris. “Hughe van Soteghem Riddere, Burggraeve van Ghendt ende Heere van Putte” settled disputes with “den Heere van Vorne Burgrave van Zeelant” by charter dated 3 Aug 1312[2858]. “Hugo van Sottigem Borchgrave van Gent ende Heer van Putte ende Beatrice Vrouwe van Putte ende Borgravienne van Gent...onser...Vrouwen ende Moeder Aleyden Vrouwe van Putte ende van Striene” granted land “in Catendrecht in Pernisse” to certain individuals by charter dated 28 Feb 1315[2859]. “...Gérars sires de Sottenghien; Hues de Sottenghien castellain de Ghand...” witnessed the charter dated 10 Mar 1315 (O.S.) under which “Florens Bertaus sires de Mallines” transferred all his rights over Mechelen to Guillaume Comte de Hainaut[2860]. “Hughe van Scottinghen Borchgrave van Ghent ende Beatrys syn wyfe Vrouwe van Pute ende van Striene” acknowledged holding “Moerdyc” from Willem III Count of Holland by charter dated 16 Jan 1316[2861]. Heer van Zotteghem. m (before 3 Aug 1312) as her first husband, BEATRIX van Putten, daughter and heiress of NIKOLAAS [IV] Heer van Putten & his wife Aleid van Strijen (-18 Jun 1354). “Hugo van Sottigem Borchgrave van Gent ende Heer van Putte ende Beatrice Vrouwe van Putte ende Borgravienne van Gent...onser...Vrouwen ende Moeder Aleyden Vrouwe van Putte ende van Striene” granted land “in Catendrecht in Pernisse” to certain individuals by charter dated 28 Feb 1315[2862]. “Hughe van Scottinghen Borchgrave van Ghent ende Beatrys syn wyfe Vrouwe van Pute ende van Striene” acknowledged holding “Moerdyc” from Willem III Count of Holland by charter dated 16 Jan 1316[2863]. She married secondly (Oct 1321) as his second wife, Guy de Flandre Seigneur de Richebourg. Hugo [I] & his wife had one child:

i) HUGO [II] . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. Goffin records his parentage (no sources cited)[2864]. Burggraaf van Gent. Heer van Zotteghem, Seigneur de Houdain, de Heusden. m KATHARINA van Maldegem, daughter of FILIP [III] Heer van Maldegem & his wife Marie van Rodes. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. Goffin records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[2865].

c) SOPHIE d’Enghien . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m as his first wife, FILIP van Gavre, son of RASO [XII] van Gavre Heer van Liedekerke & his first wife Alix van Boelare (-[26 Jun 1318/7 Jul 1320]).

d) CATHERINE d’Enghien . Goffin records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[2866]. m FILIP Heer van Axele, son of FILIP Heer van Axele & his wife ---.

2. ISABELLE [Aleide] d’Enghien . The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "primogenita domini Gerardi de Sottenghen" married "domino Thomæ de Couchi, domino de Wervino"[2867], another passage in the same source naming her "Aelidem"[2868]. The Lignages de Coucy (written in 1303) record that "li aisnez des fils...Thomas", son of “Thomas...de Veruin”, married “la fille du sieur de Sotenguien” and had two sons and one daughter[2869]. m THOMAS de Coucy Seigneur de Vervins, son of THOMAS de Coucy Seigneur de Vervins et de Fontaines & his second wife Marguerite de Piquigny (-[Sep/Oct] 1285 or after).

3. [ALEIDE d’Enghien ([1260/65?]-1314). The late 13th century genealogy by Balduinus de Avennis records that "domini Gerardi de Sottenghen…secundogenita" married "Joanni filio domini Eustacii de Lens"[2870]. The chronology of her parentage is not ideal considering the likely birth date of her supposed mother-in-law in [1250/55]. m JEAN de Lens, son of EUSTACHE Seigneur de Lens & his wife Clarisse d’Antoing (-after Jan 1310).]

C. HEREN van RASSEGHEM

Rasseghem, now called Ressegem, is located on the eastern outskirts of Herzele about 10 kilometres east of Zotteghem, and a similar distance north-west of Ninove, in the present-day Belgian province of Oost-Vlanderen (East Flanders). The medieval heren van Rasseghem were descended from the heren van Zotteghem as shown below. The earliest reference yet found to Rasseghem is the 1088 charter under which "Lotbertus…abbas Hasnoniensis cœnobii" sold property "in Alost et Hessengem et Lede" to "Giselberto Balduini Gandensis filio", witnessed by (among others) members of the Zotteghem family (see Part A of the present chapter)[2871].

GILBERT [I] van Zotteghem, son of GERARD van Zotteghem & his wife Beatrix Vrouw van Massemen en Laarne (-before Apr 1243). "Gerardus...Brugensis prepositus et Flandrie cancellarius" notified that "--- filius Gerardi de Sotenghem" had given him land “apud inferiorem Enham hereditaria successione iure” for donation to Eename, with the consent of “fratribus Gerardi...fratribus suis Theoderico, Waltero, Gilleberto, Balduino, Willelmo”, by charter dated to [14 Apr 1202/16 May 1204], “cum sigillo dicti Gerardi...a tempore Gerardi avi et Gerardi patris eius”, witnessed by “Walteri de Sotengem...”[2872]. “Beatrix domina de Masmine et de Larne” donated “decimam...apud Larne”, which “filius meus Giselbertus” had granted to her, to Saint-Bavon by charter dated 4 Apr 1213, to which “Gerardus de Larne” consented by a charter dated the same date, naming “G. frater meus...domina mea Beatrice et matre”[2873]. "Gillebertus de Sottegem" donated property "inter Felseka et Elne" to the Teutonic Knights by charter dated 15 May 1220[2874]. “Guillelmus de Sottenghien canonicus Insulensis” donated “decimas...in parrochiis de Rassenghien, de Levverghem, de Elne et Hilleghem” to Biloke Notre-Dame at Gent, with the consent of “domini et fratris mei Gilberti de Sottenghien militis et Machtildis uxoris eius”, by charter dated Jan 1229[2875]. "Hugo castellanus Gandensis" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Byloka made by "Giselbertus de Sottenghem miles" with the consent of "Mathildis uxoris suæ" by charter dated May 1230[2876]. He was named as deceased in his wife’s Apr 1243 charter.

m (Mar 1228) MATHILDE de Béthune, daughter of GUILLAUME [III] de Béthune & his wife Mathilde van Dendermonde (-after Apr 1246). “Robertus advocatus Atrebatensis, Betuniæ et Teneræmondæ dominus” granted property "in parochia de Calkene…de Laerne…[et] de Masseme" to "domino Gilberto de Sottenghem" for his marriage to "Machtildis sororis meæ" by charter dated Mar 1228, witnessed by "Michael Flandrie constabularius, Walterus de Ghistelle"[2877]. "Hugo castellanus Gandensis" confirmed the donation to the abbey of Byloka made by "Giselbertus de Sottenghem miles" with the consent of "Mathildis uxoris suæ" by charter dated May 1230[2878]. “Machtildis domina de Rasseghem” donated property to the church of Dendermonde for her anniversary and that of "Gilberti mariti mei bonæ memoriæ", with the consent of "filii mei senioris Gerardi", by charter dated Apr 1243[2879]. “Nobilis mulier domina de Rassenghem Machtildis, filius suus Gerardus de Sottenghem dominus de Rassenghem, frater suus dominus Robertus, soror prædictorum nobilium domicella de Rassenghem Machtildis…” witnessed the charter dated Mar 1245 under which "Margareta nobilis mulier domina de Woume" donated property to Dendermonde church for the soul of “Ioannis bonæ memoriæ...filii mei”[2880]. “Gerardus de Sottenghem dominus de Rassenghem” confirmed the donation by "domina de Rassenghem mater nostra" to the church of Dendermonde for her anniversary and that of "Gilberti mariti sui bonæ memoriæ…quondam patris nostri" by charter dated Apr 1246[2881]. Gerard says that Mathilde “mourut vers 1252” (no source cited)[2882].

Gilbert [I] & his wife had five children:

1. GERARD van Zotteghem ([1230?]-[1256/15 May 1276]). “Machtildis domina de Rasseghem” donated property to the church of Dendermonde for her anniversary and that of "Gilberti mariti mei bonæ memoriæ", with the consent of "filii mei senioris Gerardi", by charter dated Apr 1243[2883]. Heer van Rasseghem.

- see below.

2. ROBERT [I] van Zotteghem (-1271). “Nobilis mulier domina de Rassenghem Machtildis, filius suus Gerardus de Sottenghem dominus de Rassenghem, frater suus dominus Robertus, soror prædictorum nobilium domicella de Rassenghem Machtildis…” witnessed the charter dated Mar 1245 under which "Margareta nobilis mulier domina de Woume" donated property to Dendermonde church[2884]. Gerard says that Robert inherited “les seigneuries de Leeuergem, Elene et Hillegem” and died 1271 childless (no sources cited)[2885]. Butkens records that Robert died “sans generation l’an 1271” (no source cited)[2886].

3. JAN van Zotteghem (-before Mar 1245). "Margareta nobilis mulier domina de Woume" donated property to Dendermonde church for the soul of “Ioannis bonæ memoriæ...filii mei” by charter dated Mar 1245[2887].

4. GILBERT van Zotteghem ([1235/40?]-[1282]). His parentage is confirmed by the Jan 1284 (O.S.) charter of his widow, quoted below. Butkens names “Gislebert Sire de Masmines [Massemen], Calckene, Laerne et dans Wettere” as the third son of Gilbert van Zotteghem & his wife Mathilde de Béthune (no source cited)[2888]. Gerard says that “le troisième fils Gilbert” became “Seigneur de Masmines et hérita aussi des terres de Calcken, Laerne et Wetteren” (no sources cited, but presumably based on Butkens)[2889]. Heer van Massemen. He inherited Leeuwergem from his brother Robert. Presumably Gilbert transferred Massemen to his nephew Gilbert under their agreement which is referenced in the Jan 1284 (O.S.?) charter, in which she is called “le dame de Mamines”. Gerard records his death “vers 1282” (no source cited)[2890]. m --- (-after Jan 1284). The primary source which confirms the name of Gilbert’s wife has not been identified. She was presumably “le dame de Leurenghien” in the following document: Guy Count of Flanders confirmed an agreement between “le dame de Mamines” and “le dame de Leurenghien” confirming an exchange agreed between “me sire Ghillbert sires de Rassenghien” and “mon segneur Ghillebert Segneur de Leurenghien sen oncle...en lor vivant”, by charter dated Jan 1284[2891]. Butkens names her “Imaine de Aa Dame de Pollaer, sœur de Gerard Sire de Grimberges, mari de Catharine de Bruges Dame de Gruthuse...” (no source cited)[2892]. If Butkens is correct, she was Imaine van de Aa, daughter of Leon van de Aa & his second wife Imaine --- (after 1247-). Her birth date suggests that the chronology would be tight, if the death date of the couple’s son is correct as shown below. Gilbert & his wife had [two] children:

a) [GERARD van Massemen . Butkens records Gilbert’s older son “Gerard Sire de Masmines, de Calckene, Wettere, Pollaer près de Nineve, et de Laerne mort le 7 May 1338”[2893]. Gerard records that, after his father’s death “vers 1282”, his older son Gérard inherited “les seigneuries des Masmines, Calcken, Laerne” (no sources cited)[2894]. Both authors fail to take into account the Jan 1284 (O.S.) charter quoted above, in which the “dame de Mamines” is the widow of Gilbert van Rasseghem, nephew of Gilbert father of this supposed son Gerard, suggesting that Massemen was transferred to Gilbert the nephew under the family agreement with his uncle. Butkens’s reference to his death 7 May 1338 is also a mistake, as this date is recorded in the epitaph of a different Gerard who was the grandson of Gilbert the nephew (see above). However, Butkens’s list of properties held by this Gerard includes “Pollaer près de Nineve”, which could only have been inherited from Imaine van de Aa (assuming that she was Gilbert’s wife). It is not known whether Butkens based this reference on a primary source document. Until such a source emerges, Gerard is included in square brackets to indicate doubt about his existence.]

b) ROBERT [II] van Leeuwergem (-[1328]). The Jan 1284 (O.S.) charter of his mother, quoted above, suggests that she was then acting on behalf of her children who were still minors. "Gherars Sires de Sottenghem et Marie sa femme" sold revenue from “la terre de Sottenghem, de Stripen, de saincte Marie Audenhoue...” to “Robert de Leuvverghem fis iadis mon seigneur Guillebert de Leuvverghem chevalier” by charter dated May 1288[2895]. Heer van Leeuwergem. Gerard records that Robert and his son Gilbert acted as guarantors for “Egide de Grimminghe chevalier et Gérard de Maelstede...prisonniers du comte de Hainaut” in a charter dated 1305[2896]. Gerard records his death “vers 1328” (no source cited)[2897]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Robert’s wife has not been identified. Robert [II] & his wife had one child:

i) GILBERT [III] van Leeuwergem (-after 3 Dec 1339). Gerard records that Robert and his son Gilbert acted as guarantors for “Egide de Grimminghe chevalier et Gérard de Maelstede...prisonniers du comte de Hainaut” in a charter dated 1305[2898]. A charter dated Aug 1320 records “Ghiselbrechts bouf van Liewerghem” acknowledging receipt of funds from the town of Ghent[2899]. Gerard records that Gilbert signed the 3 Dec 1339 treaty between Flanders and Brabant (no source citation)[2900].

- HEREN van LEEUWERGEM.

5. MECHTILD (-after 1245). “Nobilis mulier domina de Rassenghem Machtildis, filius suus Gerardus de Sottenghem dominus de Rassenghem, frater suus dominus Robertus, soror prædictorum nobilium domicella de Rassenghem Machtildis…” witnessed the charter dated Mar 1245 under which "Margareta nobilis mulier domina de Woume" donated property to Dendermonde church[2901].

GERARD [I] van Zotteghem, son of GILBERT [I] van Zotteghem & his wife Mathilde de Béthune ([1230?]-[1256/15 May 1276]). “Machtildis domina de Rasseghem” donated property to the church of Dendermonde for her anniversary and that of "Gilberti mariti mei bonæ memoriæ", with the consent of "filii mei senioris Gerardi", by charter dated Apr 1243[2902]. Heer van Rasseghem: “Nobilis mulier domina de Rassenghem Machtildis, filius suus Gerardus de Sottenghem dominus de Rassenghem, frater suus dominus Robertus, soror prædictorum nobilium domicella de Rassenghem Machtildis…” witnessed the charter dated Mar 1245 under which "Margareta nobilis mulier domina de Woume" donated property to Dendermonde church[2903]. “Gerardus de Sottenghem dominus de Rassenghem” confirmed the donation by "domina de Rassenghem mater nostra" to the church of Dendermonde for her anniversary and that of "Gilberti mariti sui bonæ memoriæ…quondam patris nostri" by charter dated Apr 1246[2904]. A charter dated 1256 names “dominus Gerardus van Rassenghem” as guarantor for “Léon d’Aa”[2905]. He died before the 15 May 1276 charter cited below.

m (after 1250?) MARIE de Lens, daughter of HUGUES de Lens [de Kenaste] [de Molriu] & his wife --- de Trith (-[15 May 1276/Jan 1284?]). “H. dominus de Moriu frater...W. domini de Lens” confirmed the donation made to Cambron by “Balduino dicto Brudeman”, committing himself to further action when “Maria filia mea primogenita” reached the age of majority, by charter dated Feb 1241 (O.S.)[2906]. The mother of Gilbert and Gerard van Rasseghem is named Marie in their 15 May 1276 charter cited below. Gerard says that Gerard van Rasseghem married “l´héritière des seigneurs de Lens en Hainaut” (no source cited)[2907]. This would explain the eventual inheritance of Lens, presumably after the death of Jean Seigneur de Lens after Jan 1310, by her descendant Gerard van Rasseghem (see below). She may have died before Jan 1284, the date of her daughter-in-law’s charter.

Gerard [I] & his wife had three children:

1. GILBERT [II] van Rasseghem ([1250/55?]-[15 May 1276/1284]). Heer van Rasseghem. Marguerite Ctss of Flanders confirmed the settlement of a dispute between “monseigneur Gilbert de Rassenghien fils ainé de sa bonne amie Marie dame de Rassenghien et Gérard son frère”, under which Gilbert granted “[les] villes de Rassenghien, Borsbeke, Campine, Bambrughe...” and the homages of “Marie fille de la dame de Rassenghien...” to his brother, excluding property “qui a appartenu è monseigneur Robert de Rassinghien...”, by charter dated 15 May 1276[2908]. Heer van Massemen: presumably Gilbert [II] acquired Massemen from his paternal uncle Gilbert under their agreement which is referenced in his wife’s Jan 1284 (O.S.?) charter, in which she is called “le dame de Mamines”. Gilbert presumably died before the date of that charter. m ([1275?]) ISABELLE, daughter of ---. Gilbert’s widow was presumably the unnamed “dame de Mamines” in the following document: Guy Count of Flanders confirmed an agreement between “le dame de Mamines” and “le dame de Leurenghien” confirming an exchange agreed between “me sire Ghillbert sires de Rassenghien” and “mon segneur Ghillebert Segneur de Leurenghien sen oncle...en lor vivant”, by charter dated Jan 1284 (O.S.?)[2909]. Her name is confirmed by the following charter: “Ysabella domina de Masmines nobilis matrona” sealed a charter dated 1289 which names “son fils Gerard”[2910]. As noted below, the epitaph of her daughter-in-law at Massemen records “Dixmude, Axele, Massemen, Nevele” as the first group of arms, presumably relating to her husband’s Rasseghem/Massemen family. If that is correct, Gilbert [II]’s wife may have been related to one of these families. Gilbert [II] & his wife had [two] children:

a) GERARD [III] van Rasseghem ([1275/80?]-7 May 1326, bur Massemen). “Ysabella domina de Masmines nobilis matrona” sealed a charter dated 1289 which names “son fils Gerard”[2911]. Heer van Massemen. [A list of nobles in Flanders dated to [1299-1300] names “messire Gerars de Mamines...monseigneur Rasson son fils...ridders”[2912]. At first sight, this entry should refer to Gerard [III] who was heer van Massemen at the time but this identification is inconsistent with his having a son who was already a knight at that date. No other “messire Gerars de Mamines” has been identified at the time. Could “fils” in the entry be an error for “frère”? Another possibility is that the entry refers to Gerard [II], uncle of Gerard [III]: although Massemen was transferred to Gerard [II]’s father, it is not impossible that his uncle assumed a guardianship role during his nephew’s minority.] A charter dated 14 Apr 1313 names “nobles hommes...Gerard de Masmines...chevaliers”[2913]. An epitaph at Massemen records the burial of “Gherardus de Raesseghem dominus de Mamines miles” who died 7 May 1326[2914]. He was named as deceased in his wife’s epitaph quoted below. m ([1300/05?]) ELISABETH van Maldegem, daughter of FILIP [III] Heer van Maldegem & his wife Marie van Rodes (-10 Jan 1327, bur Massemen). An epitaph at Massemen records the death 10 Jan 1326 (O.S.?) of “Elisabeth de Maldeghem domina de Eecke et Wesseghem uxor quondam domini Gerardi de Masmines militis”, displaying the arms of “Dixmude, Axele, Massemen, Nevele” and “Maldegem, Rode, Ghistelles, Reygers-Vliet”[2915]. The document which confirms her parentage has not been identified. However, the inclusion of the arms of “Rode” in her epitaph suggests that she was the daughter of Filip [III]. Gerard & his wife had one child:

i) GERARD [IV] van Rasseghem (-7 May 1338, bur Massemen). Heer van Massemen. An epitaph at Masmines records the death 7 May 1338 of “Gerardus dominus de Masmines miles”, displaying the arms of “Dixmude, Axele, Massemen, Nevele” and “Maldegem, Rode, Ghistelles, Reygers-Vliet”[2916].

b) [RASO . A list of nobles in Flanders dated to [1299-1300] names “messire Gerars de Mamines...monseigneur Rasson son fils...ridders”[2917]. At first sight, this entry should refer to Gerard [III] who was heer van Massemen at the time but this identification is inconsistent with his having a son who was already a knight at that date. No other “messire Gerars de Mamines” has been identified at the time. Could “fils” in the entry be an error for “frère”? Another possibility is that the entry refers to Gerard [II], uncle of Gerard [III]: although Massemen was transferred to Gerard [II]’s father, it is not impossible that his uncle assumed a guardianship role during his nephew’s minority. No other reference to Raso has been found.]

2. GERARD [II] van Rasseghem ([1252/56?]-). Marguerite Ctss of Flanders confirmed the settlement of a dispute between “monseigneur Gilbert de Rassenghien fils ainé de sa bonne amie Marie dame de Rassenghien et Gérard son frère”, under which Gilbert granted “[les] villes de Rassenghien, Borsbeke, Campine, Bambrughe...” and the homages of “Marie fille de la dame de Rassenghien...” to his brother, by charter dated 15 May 1276[2918]. Heer van Rasseghem. [A list of nobles in Flanders dated to [1299-1300] names “messire Gerars de Mamines...monseigneur Rasson son fils...ridders”[2919]. At first sight, this entry should refer to Gerard [III] (see above) who was heer van Massemen at the time but this identification is inconsistent with his having a son who was already a knight at that date. No other “messire Gerars de Mamines” has been identified at the time. Could “fils” in the entry be an error for “frère”? Another possibility is that the entry refers to Gerard [II], uncle of Gerard [III]: although Massemen was transferred to Gerard [II]’s father, it is not impossible that his uncle assumed a guardianship role during his nephew’s minority.] m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Gerard’s wife has not been found. Duchesne names her “Ode de Cruninghe fille de Hugues Seigneur de Cruninghe chevalier et seur de Jean de Cruninghe” (no source cited)[2920], which has not been verified. Gerard [II] & his wife had [one child]:

a) [RASO . A list of nobles in Flanders dated to [1299-1300] names “messire Gerars de Mamines...monseigneur Rasson son fils...ridders”[2921]. At first sight, this entry should refer to Gerard [III] who was heer van Massemen at the time but this identification is inconsistent with his having a son who was already a knight at that date. No other “messire Gerars de Mamines” has been identified at the time. Could “fils” in the entry be an error for “frère”? Another possibility is that the entry refers to Gerard [II], uncle of Gerard [III]: although Massemen was transferred to Gerard [II]’s father, it is not impossible that his uncle assumed a guardianship role during his nephew’s minority. No other reference to Raso has been found.]

3. MARIA . Marguerite Ctss of Flanders confirmed the settlement of a dispute between “monseigneur Gilbert de Rassenghien fils ainé de sa bonne amie Marie dame de Rassenghien et Gérard son frère”, under which Gilbert granted the homages of “Marie fille de la dame de Rassenghien...” to his brotherby charter dated 15 May 1276[2922]. This document does not specify Maria’s family name. It is not impossible therefore that she was the daughter of Marie de Lens by another husband.

Three brothers. The primary source which confirms their parentage has not been identified. It seems likely that Gerard van Rasseghem/Lens was descended from Gerard [II] van Rasseghem (see above) who received Rasseghem under the division of family properties recorded in the 15 May 1276 charter cited above. If Gerard’s birth is correctly estimated to [1295] (based on his first mention 14 Apr 1313 and his marriage before 7 Jul 1320), he could have been Gerard [II]’s grandson although the chronology would be tight. If he was born a few years earlier than [1295], he could have been Gerard [II]’s son. Butkens confuses the issue by recording Gerard, named below, as the son of “Jean Sire de Rassenghien et de Lens” (whom he says was the son of Gerard [I]) and his wife “Ode d’Arkel” (citing “les 32 quartiers du bon Chevalier Jacques de la la Laing”, not found)[2923]. This seems unlikely to be correct considering that the 15 May 1276 charter names Gilbert [II] and Gerard [II] as Gerard [I]’s only sons and co-heirs. There could also have been confusion with Jean Seigneur de Lens who is named in the document HAINAUT. Duchesne records the three brothers as sons of Gerard [II] and his wife “Ode de Cruninghe fille de Hugues Seigneur de Cruninghe chevalier et seur de Jean de Cruninghe” (no source cited)[2924], which has not been verified.

1. GERARD van Rasseghem ([1295?]-after 1345). A charter dated 14 Apr 1313 names “nobles hommes...Gerard de Rassinghien”[2925]. His date of birth is estimated from his being of age in the 7 Jul 1320 charter cited below. Heer van Rasseghem. Seigneur de Lens. “Gérard sire de Rassengem et de Lens, mari (baron) de demoiselle Aélis fille de feu Philippe seigneur de Liedekerke et de Breda” confirmed the delivery of Liedekerke to the count of Flanders on behalf of his wife, who agreed to commit “quand [elle] aura atteint son aige”, “ses frères Hues et Gilbert de Rassengem” undertaking the same obligations, by charter dated 7 Jul 1320[2926].

- SEIGNEUR de LENS.

2. HUGO van Rasseghem . “Gérard sire de Rassengem et de Lens, mari (baron) de demoiselle Aélis fille de feu Philippe seigneur de Liedekerke et de Breda” confirmed the delivery of Liedekerke to the count of Flanders on behalf of his wife, “ses frères Hues et Gilbert de Rassengem” undertaking the same obligations, by charter dated 7 Jul 1320[2927].

3. GILBERT van Rasseghem . “Gérard sire de Rassengem et de Lens, mari (baron) de demoiselle Aélis fille de feu Philippe seigneur de Liedekerke et de Breda” confirmed the delivery of Liedekerke to the count of Flanders on behalf of his wife, “ses frères Hues et Gilbert de Rassengem” undertaking the same obligations, by charter dated 7 Jul 1320[2928]. same person as...? GILBERT van Rasseghem (-after 1353). Butkens names “Gisbert qui vivoit 1351 1353” as father of Gerard van Rasseghem (no sources cited)[2929]. The chronology suggests that he could have been the same person as Gilbert who was named 7 Jul 1320. m ---. The name of Gilbert’s wife is not known. Gilbert & his wife had one child:

a) GERARD van Rasseghem . Butkens names “Gerard de Rassegem Sire de Basserode et St Amant” as son of “Gisbert qui vivoit 1351 1353” (no sources cited)[2930]. Heer van Basserode, Seigneur de Saint-Amand. m ALEIDE van Kraainem Vrouw van Kraainem en Goicke, daughter of ARNOUT [IV] Heer van Kraainem & his [first wife ---/second wife Maria van Wilre]. Butkens records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[2931]. Not enough information is known about her husband to assess whether Aleide was born from her father’s first or second marriage. Gerard & his wife had two children:

i) KATHARINA van Rasseghem . Butkens records her parentage and marriage, noting her daughter “Marie” (no sources cited)[2932]. Vrouw van Kraainem, Basserode en Goick. m GODFRIED van Gronsveld, son of HENDRIK van Gronsveld & his wife --- (-after 1389).

ii) IDA [van Basserode] . Butkens records her parentage and marriage, noting her children “Baudewin Rym 1373, Jacqueline Rym Dame de Basserode, Crainhem, Goick et Oplinter esp. Henry sire de Heverle, de qui elle estoit veufve 1420, 1445” (no sources cited)[2933]. Vrouw van Goick. m BOUDEWIJN Rym, son of ---.

The parentage of Maria van Rasseghem has not been ascertained. From a chronological point of view, her estimated birth date (based on her marriage date) suggests that she could have been the sister of the three brothers named above. Alternatively, she could have belonged to one of the other branches of the Rasseghem family.

1. MARIA van Rasseghem ([1300/05?]-after 24 Sep 1347). Butkens records “Marie de Rassegem Dame d’Ettenhoven en Ekeren, laquelle estoit veufve 1352, 1353” as the wife of Gerard [IV] (no sources cited)[2934]. The following documents confirm that Maria van Rasseghem was the second wife of Gerard [III] (not Gerard [IV]). Van Ham records a charter dated 25 Mar 1324 which names Maria van Rasseghem, wife of Gerard van Wesemaal Heer van Merxem, the date indicating that Gerard [III] was her husband[2935]. The date of her marriage is estimated from her husband being named with his first wife 2 Feb 1313. Vrouw van Ettenhoven [in Stabroek, about 15 kilometres north of Merksem north-east of Antwerp] en in Ekeren [on the northern outskirts of Merksem], their locations suggesting that they were Merksem properties and therefore formed part of Maria’s dower: “Marie van Rasegheem vrouwe van Attenhoven ende in Eekeren” agreed to a sale of property by charter dated 24 Sep 1347, sealed by “heren Gheraerde van Mercheem ridderen onsen...sone”[2936]. m ([1315/23]) as his second wife, GERARD [III] van Wesemaal Heer van Merxem, son of GERARD [II] van Wesemaal Heer van Bergen-op-Zoom & his wife [Mathilde ---] (-[7 Sep 1331/24 Sep 1347]).

D. HEREN van LEEUWERGEM

Leeuwergem (in French Masmines) is located on the north-eastern outskirts of Zottegem, in the present-day Belgian province of Oost-Vlanderen (East Flanders).

GILBERT [III] van Leeuwergem, son of ROBERT [II] Heer van Leeuwergem & his wife --- (-after 3 Dec 1339). Gerard records that Robert and his son Gilbert acted as guarantors for “Egide de Grimminghe chevalier et Gérard de Maelstede...prisonniers du comte de Hainaut” in a charter dated 1305[2937]. A charter dated Aug 1320 records “Ghiselbrechts bouf van Liewerghem” acknowledging receipt of funds from the town of Ghent[2938]. Gerard records that Gilbert signed the 3 Dec 1339 treaty between Flanders and Brabant (no source citation)[2939].

m ---. The name of Gilbert’s wife is not known.

Gilbert [III] & his wife had four children:

1. --- van Leeuwergen . Heer van Leeuwergem. The name of the oldest son and successor of Gilbert [III] is unclear. Alternative possibilities are shown in the section which follows. Whoever was Gilbert’s immediate successor, he presumably died before 16 Feb 1369 when Goswin is named as Heer van Leeuwergem (see below).

2. WILLEM van Leeuwergem (-[1349]). Gerard records his parentage, noting that he signed the 1 Apr 1336 treaty between Flanders and Brabant, resolved a dispute in 1347, and died “vers 1349” (no source citation)[2940]. m ELISABETH van Burst, daughter of ---. Gerard records Willem’s marriage with the “fille et héritière des Seigneurs de Burst” and the 10/26 Nov 1353 settlement of her dispute with her husband’s brother Gerard[2941]. Charters dated 10 and 26 Nov 1353 record the settlement between “Gheeraerd van Leewerghem” and “der vrauwen...Willems vrauwe van Leewerghem zijns broeder”[2942].

3. GERARD van Leeuwergem (-after 26 Nov 1353). Gerard records his parentage[2943]. Charters dated 10 and 26 Nov 1353 record the settlement between “Gheeraerd van Leewerghem” and “der vrauwen...Willems vrauwe van Leewerghem zijns broeder”[2944].

4. JAN van Leeuwergem . Gerard records his parentage (no source citation)[2945]. m CATHARINA van den Zype, daughter of ---. Gerard records her family origin and marriage[2946]. Jan & his wife had children:

- HEREN van ROLLEGHEM[2947].

The subsequent succession to the heerlijkheid Leeuwergem, and the relationships between the various recorded family members in the second half of the 14th and early 15th centuries have not been ascertained unless otherwise shown below.

1. ROBERT [III] van Leeuwergem (-[before 16 Feb 1369]). Gerard records Robert [III] as the oldest son and successor of Gilbert [III] (no source cited)[2948]. [Heer van Leeuwergem.] No source has been found which names Robert, unless he was the unnamed “le seigneur de Leeverghem” shown in the kasselij Aalst in a list of nobles in Flanders dated 1362/63[2949]. Whoever was the immediate successor of Gilbert [III], he presumably died before 16 Feb 1369 when Goswin van Leeuwergem is named as such (see below). m ---. The primary source which names Robert’s wife has not been identified. Gerard names her as “Marguerite fille d’Antoine chevalier Seigneur d’Ingelminster et puis de Ghistelles, de Rodes et de Rumpst, mort en 1415 à la bataille d’Azincourt, et de Marguerite de Reygersvliet” (no sources cited)[2950]. This must be incorrect. As will be seen in the Heren van Gistel chapter of the present document, Jan [VI] Heer van Gistel (not Antoine) married Margareta van Reigaarsvliet as his first wife. Jan [VI]’s son and successor Lodewijk, born to his second wife, was killed at Azincourt but only married the month before the battle. In any case, the Gistel family chronology suggests dating Jan [VI]’s first marriage to [1370], too late for his daughter to have married Robert [III].

2. GILBERT van Leeuwergem (-after 1366). A list of nobles in Flanders dated 1362/63 names “le seigneur de Leeverghem” in the kasselij Aalst, “messire Guilbert et messire Ywain de Leeverghem” in the kasselij Dendermonde, and “messire Guillaume de Leeuwerghem” at Gent, while a charter dated 1366 names “her Ghiselbrecht van Leewerghem” as a fiefholder in Aalst[2951].

3. IWAN van Leeuwergem (-after [1362-63]). A list of nobles in Flanders dated 1362/63 names “messire Guilbert et messire Ywain de Leeverghem” in the kasselij Dendermonde[2952].

4. WILLEM van Leeuwergem (-after [1362-63]). A list of nobles in Flanders dated 1362/63 names “messire Guillaume de Leeuwerghem” at Gent[2953].

5. GOSWIN van Leeuwergem (-[1381/10 Oct 1390]). Heer van Leeuwergem. Charters dated 16 Feb 1369 (N.S.) and 1 Jul 1383 name “Goessin heere van Leewerghem”, and a list of nobles in Flanders dated 1381 names “de here van Leewerghem [Gosewijn van Leeuwergem]...mer Ghiselbrecht van Leewerghem”[2954]. Goswin presumably died before 10 Oct 1390 when Gilbert is first named as Heer van Leeuwergem.

6. GILBERT [IV] van Leeuwergem (-Lesbos [1397], bur Lesbos). A list of nobles in Flanders dated 1381 names “de here van Leewerghem [Gosewijn van Leeuwergem]...mer Ghiselbrecht van Leewerghem”[2955]. The order of names suggests that Gilbert [IV] was Goswin’s son, or at least his immediate prospective successor. Heer van Leeuwergem. Charters dated May 1392 and between 10 Oct 1390 and 9 Nov 1396 name “mer Ghiselbrecht van Leeuwerghem heer van Leeuwerghem, souverain baliu van Vlaenderen...”[2956]. Gerard (identifying him incorrectly as Robert [III]) notes that he was governor of Oudenaarde (captured from Gent on behalf of the count of Flanders in 1384), relieved the English siege of Ypres (undated), was appointed counsellor of Philippe “le Hardi” Duke of Burgundy by letters dated 7 Jan 1396, brought ransom payments to the Turkish sultan for the release of prisoners captured at Nikopolis in Sep 1396, but that he died on the return journey at Lesbos where he was buried (no sources cited)[2957]. The chronology suggests the likelihood that all these events related to Gilbert [IV]. Temmerman and Wolf record that “Giselbrecht van Leewergem, de laatste mannelijke telg van het geslacht” died in 1397 (no source cited)[2958]. Gilbert died before 27 Dec 1401, the date of the charter cited below which names his daughter’s “vooght”. m as her first husband, MARGARETA van Gistel, daughter of JAN [VI] Heer van Gistel & his first wife Margareta van Reigarsvliet (-[15 Sep 1418/1424]). Balthau records her parentage and marriage[2959]. Gilbert [IV] & his wife had one child:

a) ISABELLE [Elisabeth] van Leeuwergem ([1385/1395?]-after 5 May 1459). Vrouw van Leeuwergem. The following document confirms Isabelle’s parentage and shows that she was under age at the time: a charter dated 27 Dec 1401 names “mer Philips heer van Erpe, vooght van Lisbette van Leeuwerghem mer Ghiselbrechts dochter, here van Leeuwerghem”[2960]. Balthau records her marriage before 29 Mar 1409[2961]. Gerard incorrectly names “Robert [IV] Heer van Leeuwergem” as Isabelle’s father (see below) but appears to record her marriage correctly with “son neveu Robert Seigneur banneret de Masmines, Berlegem, Hemelveerdeghem et Uytbergen, chevalier de la Toison d’Or...fils de Gauthier Seigneur de Masmines et de Berlegem et de Catherine Maeschalck, fille de Robert Seigneur de Blaesvelt et de Béatrice de Flandre, fille naturelle de Louis comte de Flandre; petit-fils de Gérard Seigneur de Masmines et de Catherine dame de Berlegem” (no source citation)[2962]. A document dated 17 Nov 1430 names “vrouwe Elisabeth vrouwe van Massemen en Leeuwergem”[2963]. Accounts dated 13 Jan 1431 (O.S.) record payments to his widow for services rendered by “feu seigneur de Masmines son mary” fighting the Liégeois[2964]. A document dated 23 Jan 1449 (N.S.) names “Elisabeth vrouwe van Massemen en Leeuwergem” as guarantor for “haar bastaardbroer Jan van Leeuwergem” and his children[2965]. A charter dated 5 May 1459 names “Elisabeth vrouwe van Massemen ende van Leeuwerghem”[2966]. m ([1402/29 Mar 1409]) ROBERT Heer van Massemen, son of WALRAVEN Heer van Massemen & his [first wife Margareta Fincke “van Maerschalk” ([1385/90]-Sep 1430).

Gilbert [IV] had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

b) JAN bastaard van Leeuwergem (-after 23 Jan 1449). A document dated 23 Jan 1449 (N.S.) names “Elisabeth vrouwe van Massemen en Leeuwergem” as guarantor for “haar bastaardbroer Jan van Leeuwergem” and his children[2967].

7. ROBERT [IV] van Leeuwergem (-[killed in battle 1420]). Charters dated 20 Sep 1395 and 10 Jan 1396 (N.S.) name “messire Robiert de Leurenghien” in the “heerlijkheid de parochie Ghiseghem”[2968]. Gerard records Robert [IV] as “Heer van Leeuwergem” (which must be incorrect considering the sources quoted above which name Gilbert [IV]), naming him as the son of Robert [III], noting his participation in the defence of Reims against the English in 1417, and his death in battle with “Jean de Ghistelles Seigneur de Dutzeele” in 1420 fighting the Liégeois (no sources cited)[2969].

E. HEREN van MASSEMEN

Massemen (in French Masmines) is located a couple of kilometres south of Wetteren and 10 kilometres south-east of Gent, in the present-day Belgian province of Oost-Vlanderen (East Flanders). Massemen entered the Zotteghem family with the late-12th century marriage of Gerard van Zotteghem and Beatrix Vrouw van Massemen en Laarne (see above). The fief passed to Gerard’s grandson Gilbert, and thereafter to Gilbert’s nephew Gilbert [II] Heer van Rasseghem, presumably under the family arrangement which is referenced in the Jan 1284 (O.S.) charter cited above. Massemen passed to Gilbert [II]’s son and grandson Gerard [III] and Gerard [IV] (see above). After Gerard [IV] died in 1338, Massemen was held by Gerard [V] who is named below, identified by Butkens as the son of Gerard [III]. He cites no source, but this suggested parentage is presumably incorrect: not only does it not seem to have been a tradition in the Zotteghem families to give the same name to different sons, but also the wife of Gerard [V] was the great-niece of Gerard [III]’s wife, a family relationship which may have been too close to obtain a dispensation for their marriage. The primary source which confirms Gerard [V]’s parentage has not been found, but the most likely explanation is that he was the first cousin of Gerard [IV], son of an unrecorded younger brother of Gerard [III].

GERARD [V] van Massemen, son of --- ([1300/05?]-[after 1366?]). Heer van Massemen. “Gheraerd van Resseghem riddere here van Massemine” declared having received revenues and property from “joncfrouwen Marie vrouwe van Moerzeke, miere...nichte, in den lande van Brabant ende te Moerseke” from “broder Pitre van Papenbroec, monec van den cloister van sinte Bernaerds in Brabant” by charter dated 22 Jul 1360[2970]: the precise Rasseghem/Massemen and Grimbergen/Moerzeke family connection has not been ascertained. Butkens records that Gerard was named in 1362 and 1366 (no sources cited)[2971]. [A list of nobles in Flanders dated to [1362-1363] names “le seigneur de Mamisnes...messire Philippes de Mamisnes” in the kasselrij Dendermonde, “messire Gerard de Mamisnes” in the kasselrij Aalst, and “messire Jehan de Mamisnes” in the kasselrij Kortrijk[2972]. The order of these names suggests that they could have been the father and his three sons.]

m MARGARETA van Axele, daughter of ---. Butkens records her marriage and family origin[2973]. The accuracy of the information is unknown.

Gerard [V] & his wife had three children:

1. GERARD [VI] van Massemen ([1330/35?]-after 1384). Butkens records his parentage (no sources cited)[2974]. Heer van Massemen. A document dated 1383 names “mer Gherard van Massemine...mijn heere van Axele” as successor to a fief “gheheeten Craybeike” which depended from a fief in Ypres[2975]. A charter dated 1384 records “Gerard sire de Massemine chevalier” receiving payments from the convent of Ninove[2976]. m KATHARINA van Maldegem, daughter of FILIP [V] Heer van Maldegem & his first wife Sibylle van Borselen ([1336?]-). Butkens records “Catherine de Maldeghem Dame de Berleghem” as daughter of Filip [III] Heer van Maldegem and as wife of “Gerard Sire de Masmines, Calckene, Wettere etc., fils de Gerard et de Marguerite Dame d’Axele en partie” (no source cited)[2977]. Zondervan indicates that Katharina was the daughter of Filip [V][2978], the chronology of the Massemen family suggesting that, if Zondervan is correct, she was the daughter of his first wife and probably one of the couple’s older children. Gerard [VI] & his wife had [three] children:

a) WALRAVE van Massemen ([1360?]-after 3 Jul 1414). Butkens records his parentage (no source cited)[2979]. Heer van Massemen. Balthau names “Walrave van Massemen heer van Massemen, Westrem en Beerlegem...raadsheer van Jan zonder Vrees” as father of Robert van Massemen[2980]. A charter dated 12 Mar 1401 (N.S.) names “Walraven heere van Massemine ende Mergriete Smaerschalx mer Roberechts dochter heere van Blaesvelt mine wettelicke gheselnede”[2981]. A document dated 3 Jul 1414 names “mijn heeren mer Walraven heer van Massemen en Berlegem”[2982]. m [firstly] MARGARETA de Maarschalk, daughter of ROBERT Tincke alias de Maarschalk & his wife Beatrix de Flandre (-after Feb 1406). Balthau names “Margareta de Maarschalk, dochter van Robrecht Tincke, alias de Maarschalk, en Beatrix van Vlaanderen, bastaarddochter van graaf Lodewijk van Male” as mother of Robrecht van Massemen[2983]. A charter dated 12 Mar 1401 (N.S.) names “Walraven heere van Massemine ende Mergriete Smaerschalx mer Roberechts dochter heere van Blaesvelt mine wettelicke gheselnede”[2984]. A document dated Feb 1406 (N.S.) names “mer vrauwen dochter van Wedergraet, sheren wijf van Axele” and “mijn vrauwe mer Robbrechts Marscales dochter sheren wijf van Massemine” as holders of “de heerlijkheid Hemelveerdegem”[2985]. [m secondly JACQUELINE van Gistel, daughter of ---. Butkens records this second marriage, with the couple’s daughter “Elisabeth de Masmines, esp. Philippe de Gand, dict vander Moeren” (no sources cited)[2986]. The sources which confirm this information have not been found.] Walrave & his [first] wife had one child:

i) ROBERT van Massemen ([1385/90]-Sep 1430). Balthau names Walrave as father of Robrecht van Massemen[2987]. Heer van Massemen. Balthau records his death in Sep 1430[2988]. m ([1402/29 Mar 1409]) ISABELLE [Elisabeth] van Leeuwergem, daughter of GILBERT [IV] Heer van Leeuwergem & his wife --- ([1388/95?]-after 5 May 1459). The following document confirms Isabelle’s parentage and shows that she was under age at the time: a charter dated 27 Dec 1401 names “mer Philips heer van Erpe, vooght van Lisbette van Leeuwerghem mer Ghiselbrechts dochter, here van Leeuwerghem”[2989]. Balthau records her marriage before 29 Mar 1409[2990]. Gerard incorrectly names “Robert [IV] Heer van Leeuwergem” as Isabelle’s father but appears to record her marriage correctly with “son neveu Robert Seigneur banneret de Masmines, Berlegem, Hemelveerdeghem et Uytbergen, chevalier de la Toison d’Or...fils de Gauthier Seigneur de Masmines et de Berlegem et de Catherine Maeschalck, fille de Robert Seigneur de Blaesvelt et de Béatrice de Flandre, fille naturelle de Louis comte de Flandre; petit-fils de Gérard Seigneur de Masmines et de Catherine dame de Berlegem” (no source citation)[2991]. A document dated 17 Nov 1430 names “vrouwe Elisabeth vrouwe van Massemen en Leeuwergem”[2992]. Accounts dated 13 Jan 1431 (O.S.) record payments to his widow for services rendered by “feu seigneur de Masmines son mary” fighting the Liégeois[2993]. A document dated 23 Jan 1449 (N.S.) names “Elisabeth vrouwe van Massemen en Leeuwergem” as guarantor for “haar bastaardbroer Jan van Leeuwergem” and his children[2994]. A charter dated 5 May 1459 names “Elisabeth vrouwe van Massemen ende van Leeuwerghem”[2995]. Robert & his wife had [four] children:

(a) [JAN van Massemen (-after 1430). “Jean van Massemine fils de Rubbrecht” held a fief ”à Saint-Gilles” from “[le] château de Termonde” in 1430, “Galant son frère” sealing the inventory of properties[2996]. No other Robert van Massemen has been identified who could have been Jan’s father. If he was the son of Robert & Isabelle, Jan must have died soon after his father considering the succession of his supposed sisters to the family properties. Another possibility is that Jan and Galant were illegitimate.]

(b) [GALANT van Massemen (-after 1430). “Jean van Massemine fils de Rubbrecht” held a fief ”à Saint-Gilles” from “[le] château de Termonde” in 1430, “Galant son frère” sealing the inventory of properties[2997]. As with his supposed brother Jan, Galant must have died soon after their father considering the succession of their supposed sisters to the family properties. Another possibility is that Jan and Galant were illegitimate.]

(c) MARGARETA van Massemen . Gerard names “l’aînée Marguerite [qui] hérita [les] seigneuries de Masmines, Berlegem etc...[et] épousa Adrien de Jauche Seigneur de Mastaing...” as daughters of Robert and his wife[2998]. Vrouw van Massemen. m (1429) ADRIEN de Jauche Seigneur de Mastaing, son of JEAN de Jauche Seigneur de Mastaing & his wife Isabelle de Rochefort (-[1456/57]).

(d) BEATRIX van Massemen (-after 19 Nov 1450). Gerard names “...la cadette...Béatrice [qui] reçut en partage les seigneuries de Leeuwergem et d’Elene, qu’elle transmit par son mariage à Roger Seigneur de Heule, dont elle eut deux enfants Guillaume et Isabelle” as daughters of Robert and his wife, listing the descendants of the younger daughter (no source citation)[2999]. “Beatrice van Massemen vrouwe van Huele” acknowledged a debt to “Louis van Massemen” by charter dated 19 Nov 1450[3000]. Vrouw van Berlegem, Leeuwergem en Elene. m ROGER van Heule Heer van Heule, son of ---.

b) [JAN van Massemen ([1361/62?]-after 1437). Butkens names “Jean de Masmines chlr Sire de Calckene, Wettere, Uytberghe et Overmeeren” as younger brother of Walrave van Massemen[3001]. A charter dated 27 Jul 1381 records a dispute between “mer Zeghers wyf van Calkene ruddere” and “haar suster mervrauwen van Eecke ende van Destelberghe”, arbitrated by “...mer Jan van Masseme ruddere heere van Calckene, Utbergen ende Overmere...”[3002]. [A document dated 1 Jul 1383 names “Jan van Massemine, Ghiselbrecht van Massemine rudderen ghebroeders”[3003]. It is uncertain whether this document refers to Jan van Massemen Heer van Calckene.] A document dated 16 Feb 1425 names “Jehan de Masmines seigneur de Calkene” around Dendermonde[3004]. “Jan van Massemen heer van Kalken” acted as guarantor for “de broers Gerard en Rogier van Gavere-Schorisse” in a charter dated 20 Dec 1433[3005]. A list of Flemish nobles dated 10 Dec 1436 names “Jehan seigneur de Calcquene”[3006]. A list of Flemish nobles dated 1437 names “...Jehan de Mamisnes seigneur de Calckene...Louys de.Mamisnes...Jehan de Mamisnes a Wettere...Ogier de Mamisnes seigneurs d’Huutberghe et d’Overmeere...Gerard de Mamisnes...Guilbert et Loys de Mamisnes” among “escuyers” of kasselrij Dendermonde[3007].] m ---. The source which confirms the name of Jan’s wife has not been identified. Jan & his wife had [five children]:

i) [DANIEL van Massemen . Butkens records his parentage, noting him as “Sire de Calckene, Wettere et de deux tiers d’Uytberghe et Overmeeren” (no sources cited)[3008]. m MARGARETA van Gistel, daughter of --- (-1431). Butkens records her family origin and marriage, noting that she was “sœur de...Jacqueline” [supposed second wife of Walrave van Massemen, see above] and died 1431 (no sources cited)[3009].

ii) [LODEWIJK van Massemen . Butkens records his parentage without any further details (no source cited)[3010].] same person as...? LODEWIJK van Massemen (-[14 May 1421/1432]). A charter dated 1410 records “Louys van Massemjine” receiving revenue from “Woutre de Dijn [Deijn] bailli de la seigneurie de Cruijbeke”[3011]. An army muster list dated 16 Sep 1410 names “monseigneur d’Axele chevalier bachelier” and “Louys de Masminez...Jehan de Masminez...escuiers”[3012]. A document dated 14 May 1421 records that “Lodewijk van Massemen, schildknaap en heer van Hollebeke” passed the night at Gent[3013]. m ---. The source which confirms the name of Lodewijk’s wife has not been identified. Lodewijk & his wife had one child:

(a) OGIER van Massemen . “Lodewijk van Massemine seigneur de Hoelbeke, tuteur d’Ogier van Massemine, fils de feu Louis, seigneur d’Uijtberg[h]en et d’Overmeire qui tient ces deux seigneuries du château de Termonde” sealed a charter dated 1432[3014]. A list of Flemish nobles dated 1437 names “...Jehan de Mamisnes seigneur de Calckene...Louys de.Mamisnes...Jehan de Mamisnes a Wettere...Ogier de Mamisnes seigneurs d’Huutberghe et d’Overmeere...Gerard de Mamisnes...Guilbert et Loys de Mamisnes” among “escuyers” of kasselrij Dendermonde[3015].

iii) [JAN van Massemen . Butkens records his parentage without any further details (no source cited)[3016]. same person as...? JAN van Massemen (-after 14 May 1421). An army muster list dated 16 Sep 1410 names “monseigneur d’Axele chevalier bachelier” and “Louys de Masminez...Jehan de Masminez...escuiers”[3017]. m MARGARETA Uyterswaene, daughter of TRISTAN Heer van Wacquen en Herdessem & his wife --- (-1431). Butkens records her parentage and marriage (no sources cited)[3018].

iv) [GILBERT van Massemen . Butkens names “Gislebert de Masmines Sire de Hollebeke l’an 1390” as fourth son of Jan van Massemen Heer van Calckene[3019], although given the latter’s suggested birth date [1361/62] a more likely possibility is that this Gilbert belonged to the previous generation (see below). same person as...? GILBERT van Massemen (-after 1433). Butkens continues by indicating that the same Gilbert sold “le fief de Terstraeten avec le tiers d’Uytberghe et d’Overmeeren l’an 1433”[3020]. The chronology suggests that the seller was a different Gilbert from the one named in 1390: maybe he was the son of the earlier one or the son of Jan Heer van Calckene.]

v) [OGIER van Massemen (-after 16 Sep 1410). The army muster list of Jan [VI] Heer van Gistel dated 16 Sep 1410 names “escuiers...Ector bastart de Maminez...Ogier de Mamines...”[3021]. The same name given to his supposed nephew (see above) suggests that Ogier may have been another son of Jan Heer van Calckene.]

c) [GILBERT van Massemen . A document dated 1 Jul 1383 names “Jan van Massemine, Ghiselbrecht van Massemine rudderen ghebroeders”[3022]. It is uncertain whether this document refers to Jan van Massemen Heer van Calckene. same person as...? GILBERT van Massemen (-after 1390). Heer van Hollebeek [maybe the district of Temse, 20 kilometres south-west of Antwerp, or the district of Merelbeke south of Gent]: Butkens names “Gislebert de Masmines Sire de Hollebeke l’an 1390” as fourth son of Jan van Massemen Heer van Calckene (see above)[3023], although given the latter’s suggested birth date [1361/62] a more likely possibility is that this Gilbert belonged to the previous generation. As noted above, Butkens continues by indicating that the same Gilbert sold “le fief de Terstraeten avec le tiers d’Uytberghe et d’Overmeeren l’an 1433”[3024]. The chronology suggests that the seller was a different Gilbert from the one named in 1390: maybe he was the son of the earlier one or the son of Jan Heer van Calckene (see above).] m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Gilbert’s wife has not been identified. Gilbert & his wife had [one child]:

i) [LODEWIJK van Massemen . The common connection with Hollebeek suggests that Lodewijk may have been Gilbert’s son. Heer van Hollebeek: “Lodewijk van Massemine seigneur de Hoelbeke, tuteur d’Ogier van Massemine, fils de feu Louis, seigneur d’Uijtberg[h]en et d’Overmeire qui tient ces deux seigneuries du château de Termonde” sealed a charter dated 1432[3025].]

2. FILIPS van Massemen ([1330/35?]-26 Jun 1391, bur Dendermonde). Butkens names “Philippe de Masmines chlr Sire de Eeeke...mort 1391 [date not verified]” as the second son of Gerard [V] Heer van Massemen[3026]. Filips was presumably the person named in the following documents. A list of nobles in Flanders dated to [1362-1363] names “le seigneur de Mamisnes...messire Philippes de Mamisnes” in the kasselrij Dendermonde, “messire Gerard de Mamisnes” in the kasselrij Aalst, and “messire Jehan de Mamisnes” in the kasselrij Kortrijk[3027]. A document dated 1365 names “mer Philips van Masmine” as a fiefholder in Bruges[3028]. A document dated 1366 names “min here Philips van Massemine” as a fiefholder in Eke parish “welke hem quam min here Jane sinen broeder” and “heere Philips van Massemine...Jan filius mins heere Philips van Massemine” as fiefholders in Dendermonde[3029]. Heer van Axele [place not identified]: documents dated 1381 and 1384 name “mer Philips van Massemine...mijn heere van Axele” as fiefholders in Bruges[3030]. Heer van Eke [Eecke]. “...Phelippe de Masmines sire de Eeke...” subscribed the charter dated 18 Dec 1385 which records the peace of Doornik[3031]. A charter dated 1386 records “Philippe van Massemijne chevalier seigneur d’Eijke”[3032]. “Here...mer Filips van Massemen ridder heere van Wycke ende van Hummelghem” founded a chapel in Dendermonde church, naming his decased wife “vrauwe Katelijne van Mirabelle”, by charter dated 12 Dec 1309 [presumably misdated][3033]. An epitaph at Dendermonde records the burial of “dominus Philippus de Masseme, eques, Eeckæ dominus et Hundelghemi” who died 26 Jun 1391 and “domina Catharina de Mirabel eius uxor, vidua ante domini Guarini uuter Zwaene, equitis, domini de Mirowez, Vlerdesem et Zombecæ” who died 20 Oct 1378, erected 1575[3034]. The obituary list at Dendermonde records the death 18 Apr 1379 [date incorrect] of “dnus Philippus de Masseme miles et dna Catharina de Mirabella eiusdem uxor et Joannes eorum filius miles”[3035]. m ([1362]) as her second husband, CATHERINE di Mirabello Dame de Somergem, widow of WARIN vander Zwaene, [illegitimate] daughter of SIMON di Mirabello Seigneur de Perwez & his [first wife/Mistress ---] (-20 Oct 1378 or 1388, bur Dendermonde). Butkens names “Catharine de Mirabel ditte de Haelen Dame de Somerghem, morte l’an 1388” as the wife of “Philippe de Masmines chlr Sire de Eeeke...mort 1391” (no sources cited)[3036]. An epitaph at Dendermonde records the burial of “dominus Philippus de Masseme, eques, Eeckæ dominus et Hundelghemi” who died 26 Jun 1391 and “domina Catharina de Mirabel eius uxor, vidua ante domini Guarini uuter Zwaene, equitis, domini de Mirowez, Vlerdesem et Zombecæ” who died 20 Oct 1378, erected 1575[3037]. The obituary list at Dendermonde records the death 18 Apr 1379 [date incorrect] of “dnus Philippus de Masseme miles et dna Catharina de Mirabella eiusdem uxor et Joannes eorum filius miles”, and the 1388 death of “domina Car¡tharina de Mirabella uxor dni Philippi Masseme dni de Eecke et Wasseghem”[3038]. Filips & his wife had one child:

a) JAN van Massemen . A document dated 1366 names “heere Philips van Massemine...Jan filius mins heere Philips van Massemine” as fiefholders in Dendermonde[3039]. The obituary list at Dendermonde records the death 18 Apr 1379 [date incorrect] of “dnus Philippus de Masseme miles et dna Catharina de Mirabella eiusdem uxor et Joannes eorum filius miles”[3040].

3. JAN van Massemen ([1333/38?]-after 1374). Butkens names “Jean de Masmines Sire de Laerne, Pollaer et Axele” as the third son of Gerard [V] Heer van Massemen[3041]. Jan was presumably the person named in the following documents. A list of nobles in Flanders dated to [1362-1363] names “le seigneur de Mamisnes...messire Philippes de Mamisnes” in the kasselrij Dendermonde, “messire Gerard de Mamisnes” in the kasselrij Aalst, and “messire Jehan de Mamisnes” in the kasselrij Kortrijk[3042]. The order of these names suggests that they could have been the father and his three sons. A document dated 1366 names “min here Philips van Massemine” as a fiefholder in Eke parish “welke hem quam min here Jane sinen broeder”[3043]. De Raadt records “Jean van Massemajn chevalier, jadis prisonnier à Basweiler, sous Louis de Namur” and his sealing a document dated 1374[3044]. m (6 Mar 1366) MARGUERITE de la Vieuville dite d’Oudenhoven, daughter of ---. Butkens says that Jan, son of Gerard [V], married 6 Mar 1366 “Margarite de la Vieuville ditte d’Oudenhoven” (no source cited)[3045]. No other source has been found which names her, although the precise marriage date reported by Butkens suggests that the information may be correct. Jan & his wife had two children:

a) JAN van Massemen (-1422). Butkens names “Jean de Masmines chlr Sire de Laerne et d’Axele” as the older son of Jan van Massemen[3046]. Heer van Axele: documents dated 1381 and 1384 name “mer Philips van Massemine...mijn heere van Axele” as fiefholders in Bruges[3047]. An army muster list dated 16 Sep 1410 names “monseigneur d’Axele chevalier bachelier” and “Louys de Masminez...Jehan de Masminez...escuiers”[3048]. Van de Perre and Van Hauwe record his death in 1422 (no source cited)[3049]. m as her first husband, MARIE van Wedergraet, daughter of OSTE [V] van Wedergraet Heer van Meerbeke & his wife Elisaberth Mascherell van Schoonvorst (-[Jan] 1445). Dame de Noirmont: the 27 Sep 1383 testament of “Othon de Wedergrate”, recorded above, bequeathed property to “...sa fille Marie la terre de Noirmont...Jeanne son autre fille...”, a 29 Sep 1383 codicil declaring that if “son fils Othon” died childless all his lands should pass to “ses sœurs Marie et Jeanne, la première pour deux tiers”[3050]. Butkens names “Marie de Wedergraet sans enfans, femme en 2 noces de Daniel de Voorde selon l’Espinoy pag. 108” as the wife of Jan van Massemen[3051]. A document dated Feb 1406 (N.S.) names “mer vrauwen dochter van Wedergraet, sheren wijf van Axele” and “mijn vrauwe mer Robbrechts Marscales dochter sheren wijf van Massemine” as holders of “de heerlijkheid Hemelveerdegem”[3052]. A document dated 1409 names “mer Philips van Massemine” and “mer vrauwen dochter van Wedergraet, sheren wijf van Axele” as fiefholders in Dendermonde[3053]. The Marquis de Trazegnies records that Johanna van Wedegraet “en 1421 ou 1422...descendit en Brabant avec des soudards et s’empara de sa sœur Marie qui fut délivrée par les gens du bailli du Brabant Wallon”[3054]. She married secondly (before 27 Jan 1428) Daniel van de Weerde [Waarde/Voorde]. Marie’s second marriage is confirmed by the 27 Jan 1427 (N.S.) charter under which “Daniel van den Weerde (fils de Jean van den Weerde) et dame Marie fille de feu sire Ost van Wedergrete, chevalier, et veuve de sire Jean van Massemijn seigneur d’Axel, chevalier” declared having given property “opte Coelmarct” to “Vrancke geheten de Vos fils naturel de feu Jean de Vos”[3055]. After selling her rights to property in Flanders to Pierre de Roubaix, her nephew Hendrik van Aarschot-Schoonhoven successfully claimed compensation in 1440 before selling his own rights to Pierre whom he sued for non-payment[3056]. In the lawsuit following Marie’s death, the witness “Jean Loke prêtre à Meerbeek” declared having known “Marie de Wedergrate”, and having heard that “Roland de Bourgival était son plus proche héritier”, but also noting that “Marie de Wedergrate parlait aussi d’une demoiselle de Trazegnies, qui aurait dû hériter d’elle, si elle avait été de l’autre sexe”[3057]. The Marquis de Trazegnies suggests that the unnamed female potential successor was Anne Dame de Trazegnies, wife of Arnoud de Hamal and last representative of the older branch of the Trazignies family considering that the other branches of the Trazignies family were extinct in the male line by the time Marie van Wedergraet died[3058].

b) FILIPS van Massemen (-11 Oct 1414, bur Somegem). Butkens names “Philippe de Masmines chlr Sire de Somerghem mort l’an 1414 sans enfants” as the second son of Jan van Massemen[3059]. Documents dated 1381 and 1384 name “mer Philips van Massemine...mijn heere van Axele” as fiefholders in Bruges[3060]. A document dated Feb 1406 (N.S.) names “mer Philips van Massemine” as a fiefholder in Aalst[3061]. A document dated 1409 names “mer Philips van Massemine” and “mer vrauwen dochter van Wedergraet, sheren wijf van Axele” as fiefholders in Dendermonde[3062]. An epitaph at Somegem records the burial of “mijnheer Phls van Masseme heere van Somerghem” who died 11 Oct 1414, “vrau Beatrix van Blaesvelt, vrau van Somerghem” who died 27 Mar 1432, and “Lodewijk van Masseme, haerlieder beede kindt”[3063]. A document dated 1416 names “Philippe le Rike, bailli de feu messire Philippe de Masmines, escoutete heritier de Somerghem”[3064]. m BEATRIX de Maarschalk van Blaesvelt Vrouw van Somegem, daughter of ROBERT Tincke alias de Maarschalk & his wife Beatrix de Flandre (-27 Mar 1432, bur Somegem). A document dated 1430 names “dame Beatrix Marscalcx, vefue de feu messire Philippe de Mamines chevalier, qui a vendu a Cornille de Blasvelt son frere bastart”[3065]. Butkens notes that she was the sister of the wife of Walrave van Massemen (see above)[3066]. An epitaph at Somegem records the burial of “mijnheer Phls van Masseme heere van Somerghem” who died 11 Oct 1414, “vrau Beatrix van Blaesvelt, vrau van Somerghem” who died 27 Mar 1432, and “Lodewijk van Masseme, haerlieder beede kindt”[3067]. Filips & his wife had one child:

i) LODEWIJK van Massemen (-bur Somegem). An epitaph at Somegem records the burial of “mijnheer Phls van Masseme heere van Somerghem” who died 11 Oct 1414, “vrau Beatrix van Blaesvelt, vrau van Somerghem” who died 27 Mar 1432, and “Lodewijk van Masseme, haerlieder beede kindt”[3068].

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[58] Chronicon Vormeselense, XVIII, p. 37.

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[113] Ourscamp Notre-Dame CCXC, p. 173.

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[115] Gisleberti Chronicon Hanoniense, MGH SS XXI, p. 528.

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[117] Tardif (1866), 635, p. 315.

[118] Ourscamp Notre-Dame CCLXXXII, p. 169.

[119] Tardif (1866), 689, p. 337, full text available at <http://vieux-marcoussis.pagesperso-orange.fr/Chroniques/auguste1.htm> [22 Mar 2011].

[120] Beauvillé, V. de (1881) Recueil de documents inédits concernant la Picardie (Paris), Part IV, XVIII, p. 24.

[121] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1070, MGH SS XXIII, p. 796.

[122] Ourscamp Notre-Dame CCLXXXII, p. 169.

[123] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, CXIV, p. 717.

[124] Lalaing, Comtesse de (1849) Maldeghem la loyale, Mémoires et Archives (Brussels), Chartes et documents, p. 351.

[125] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXI, p. 288.

[126] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 353.

[127] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, CXIV, p. 717.

[128] Hautcour, E. (ed.) (1894) Cartulaire de l’église collégiale de Saint-Pierre de Lille (Paris, Lille) ("Lille Saint-Pierre"), Tome I, LXX, p. 74.

[129] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1070, MGH SS XXIII, p. 796.

[130] Le Carpentier (1664), Part IV, Preuves, p. 23.

[131] RHGF, Tome XXIII, Scripta de Feodem ad Regem spectantibus, 223, p. 656.

[132] ES VII 16.

[133] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1168, MGH SS XXIII, p. 852.

[134] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CXXXI, p. 727.

[135] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 353.

[136] Lille Saint-Pierre, Tome I, LXX, p. 74.

[137] RHGF, Tome XXIII, Scripta de Feodem ad Regem spectantibus, 223, p. 656.

[138] Leblond, V. (1912) Notes pour le nobiliaire du Beauvaisis d’après un manuscrit inédit du XVII siècle (Paris, Beauvais), 2, p. 453, quoting Archives de l’Oise, Invent. Froidmont, II, 337.

[139] Leblond (1912), 1, p. 9, quoting Bibl. nat. fonds Moreau, t. 135, no. 130, and Bornet Cartulaire de Beaupré, p. 1450.

[140] Leblond (1910), 1, p. 9, quoting Archives de l’Oise, Inventaire de Froidmont, I, 783.

[141] ES VII 80.

[142] Duchesne (1631), Guines, pp. 247-8.

[143] Müller, E. (ed.) (1900) Le prieuré de Saint-Leu d’Esserent, Cartulaire première partie 1080-1150 (Pontoise) ("Esserent Saint-Leu"), XCIV, p. 97.

[144] Chronica Albrici Monachi Trium Fontium 1070, MGH SS XXIII, p. 796.

[145] Ourscamp Notre-Dame CCLXXXII, p. 169.

[146] Foppens (1748), Tome IV, Pars II, XXXIII, p. 204.

[147] Foppens (1748), Tome IV, Pars II, XXXV, p. 207.

[148] Herbomez, A. d’ (ed.) (1898) Chartes de l’abbaye de Saint-Martin de Tournai (Brussels) (“Tournai Saint-Martin”), Tome 1, 94, p. 96.

[149] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, LXXI, p. 62.

[150] Leuridan, T. ‘La châtellenie de Lille’, Bulletin de la Commission historique du département du Nord, Tome XXV (Lille, 1901), p. 61, footnote (2).

[151] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 63.

[152] Hautcœur, E. (1895) Documents liturgiques et nécrologiques de l’église collégiale de Saint-Pierre de Lille (Paris/Lille), p. 315.

[153] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 40, MGH SS XXIV, p. 581.

[154] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 48, MGH SS XXIV, p. 585.

[155] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, LXXI, p. 62.

[156] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 212, p. 213.

[157] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 213, p. 214.

[158] Foppens (1748), Tome IV, Pars II, LXX, p. 229.

[159] Tournai Saint-Martin, Tome 1, 94, p. 96.

[160] Tournai Saint-Martin, Tome 1, 94, p. 96.

[161] Leuridan ‘La châtellenie de Lille’ (1901), p. 61, footnote (2).

[162] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, LXXI, p. 62.

[163] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, LXXVII, p. 67.

[164] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, LXXXIII, p. 72.

[165] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, LXXVII, p. 67.

[166] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 553.

[167] Tailliar, E. F. J. (1849) Recueil d’actes des XII et XIII siécles en langue romane wallonne du nord de la France (Douai), 75, p. 135.

[168] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, LXXI, p. 62.

[169] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, LXXI, p. 62.

[170] Leuridan ‘La châtellenie de Lille’ (1901), p. 61, footnote (2).

[171] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis 60, MGH SS XXIV, p. 709.

[172] Willelmi Chronica Andrensis, 97, MGH SS XXIV, p. 719.

[173] Leuridan ‘La châtellenie de Lille’ (1901), p. 61, footnote (2).

[174] Hautcœur (1895), p. 307.

[175] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXIII, p. 557.

[176] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXXXII, p. 758.

[177] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, CXXVI, p. 409.

[178] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars II, CXXVI, p. 409.

[179] Lamberti, Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ 14, MGH SS IX, p. 312.

[180] Giry (1877) Pièces Justificatives III, p. 371.

[181] Lamberti, Genealogia Comitum Flandriæ 14, MGH SS IX, p. 312.

[182] Van De Putte (1843), Codex Diplomaticus, IV, p. 87.

[183] Hoop, F. H. d’ (ed.) (1870) Recueil des chartes du prieuré de Saint.Bertin à Poperinghes (Bruges) ("Saint-Bertin (Poperinghe)"), 13, p. 15.

[184] Saint-Genois, J. de (1837) Histoire des Avoueries en Belgique (Brussels), Pièces justificatives, 8, p. 204.

[185] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, XLVII, p. 43.

[186] Saint-Genois (1837), Pièces justificatives, 8, p. 204.

[187] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 235.

[188] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 235.

[189] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 235.

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[192] Duchesne, A. (1639) Histoire généalogique de la maison de Béthune (Paris) (“Duchesne (1639) Béthune”), Preuves, p. 78.

[193] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXXIV, p. 397.

[194] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 94.

[195] Michel, F. (1840) Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d’Angleterre (Paris), p. 142.

[196] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, LXXV, p. 397.

[197] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXXXII, p. 758.

[198] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 94.

[199] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXXXII, p. 758.

[200] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLIX, p. 743.

[201] Foppens (1748), Tome IV, Pars IV, XLVIII, p. 544.

[202] Van de Putte, F. ‘Généalogie des châtelains de Dixmude et de leurs descendants, connus sous le nom de famille de Dixmude’, Annales de la Société Historique, Archéologique et Littéraire de la Ville d’Ypres, Tome I (Ypres, 1861), p. 172.

[203] Le Carpentier (1664), Part IV, Preuves, p. 6.

[204] <https://www.diplomata-belgica.be/charter_details_fr.php?dibe_id=159> (31 May 2020).

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[208] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 211.

[209] Dunes, CCCLVI-No. 444, p. 446.

[210] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 189.

[211] Eename, 27, p. 28.

[212] Warlop, E. (1976) The Flemish Nobility before 1300 (Desmet-Huysman), Vol. 1, p. 677, citing “ADN. 12 H 2, fo. 76v-77r, no. 87”.

[213] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 677, citing “RA. Mons, cartul. 64, fo. 26r-27r”.

[214] Saint-Genois, J. de (1782, 1806) Monumens Anciens (Lille), Tome I, p. 476.

[215] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, CLXXVII, p. 1315.

[216] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 474.

[217] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 475.

[218] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 551.

[219] <https://www.diplomata-belgica.be/charter_details_fr.php?dibe_id=159> (31 May 2020).

[220] Galbert de Bruges, 31, 41, pp. 53, 67.

[221] Galbert de Bruges, 96, p. 141.

[222] Eename, 27, p. 28.

[223] Van De Putte (1843), Codex Diplomaticus, IV, p. 87.

[224] Dunes, XLIV-No. 227, CCCLXXX-No. 470, pp. 166, 468.

[225] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 674.

[226] Analectes pour servir à l’histoire ecclésiastique de la Belgique, Tome XI (Louvain, Brussels, 1874), Documents extraits du cartulaire de Grimberghen, VI, p. 18.

[227] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 483.

[228] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXI, p. 288.

[229] Duvivier (1898), Tome I, p. 249.

[230] Duvivier, C. (1903) Actes et documents anciens interéssant la Belgique, Nouvelle série (Brussels), Tome II, p. 233.

[231] Duvivier (1903), Tome II, p. 263.

[232] Hugo, P. (1736) Præmonstratensis Annales (Nancy), Tome II, Probationes, col. dclxxxv.

[233] Duvivier (1903), Tome II, p. 320.

[234] Duvivier (1903), Tome II, p. 338.

[235] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 346.

[236] Gisleberti Chronicon Hanoniense, MGH SS XXI, p. 509.

[237] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, MGH SS XXV, p. 438.

[238] Præmonstratensis Annales (1736), Tome II, Probationes, col. dclxxxv.

[239] Coussemaker, E. de ‘Notice sur l’abbaye de Ravensberg’, Annales du Comité flamand de France, Tome VI (1862), IX, p. 252.

[240] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, MGH SS XXV, p. 438.

[241] Analectes pour servir à l’histoire ecclésiastique de la Belgique, Tome V (Louvain, Brussels, 1868), p. 186.

[242] Haigneré, D. (ed.) (1886) Les chartes de Saint-Bertin d’après le grand cartulaire de Dom Charles-Joseph Dewitte (Saint-Omer) (“Saint-Bertin (Grand Cartulaire)”), Tome I, 541, p. 237.

[243] Dunes, CCCCXLII-No. 571, p. 511.

[244] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 512.

[245] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1861), p. 202.

[246] Dunes, LXXV-No. 299, p. 187.

[247] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678, citing “RA. Mons, cartul. 29, fo. 34v-35v”.

[248] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 128, quoting “Extrait des Chroniques et Annales de Flandres excrites par Pierre d’Oudegherst, Chap. CIX”.

[249] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 535.

[250] Dunes, CCCCXLII-No. 571, p. 511.

[251] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 679, citing “Bruges, Diocesan Archives, St. Salvator, cartul., fo. 238v”.

[252] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1861), p. 202.

[253] Serrure, C. P. (1840) Cartulaire de Saint-Bavon à Gand (“Gand Saint-Bavon”), 207, p. 205.

[254] Gand Saint-Bavon, 208, p. 205.

[255] Van de Putte, F. ‘Généalogie des châtelains de Dixmude et de leurs descendants, connus sous le nom de famille de Dixmude’, Annales de la Société Historique, Archéologique et Littéraire de la Ville d’Ypres, Tome II (Ypres, 1862), Pièces justificatives, p. 202, citing “Cart. de ‘s Hemelsdael MS”.

[256] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), Pièces justificatives, p. 202, citing “Cart. de ‘s Hemelsdael MS”.

[257] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), Pièces justificatives, p. 202, citing “Cart. de ‘s Hemelsdael MS”.

[258] Dunes, CCCCXLII-No. 571, p. 511.

[259] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678, citing “ADN. 59 H 96, fo. 116r-117r, no. 237”.

[260] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 679, citing “VL, I, no. 748, pp. 334-5”.

[261] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 679, citing “VL, I, no. 748, pp. 334-5”.

[262] Trazegnies, O. de ‘Histoire des seigneurs et princes de Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, [as yet unpublished manuscript, copy sent by the author to Medieval Lands by email 14 Oct 2018], p. 5.

[263] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 5-8.

[264] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 5.

[265] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 5, 20.

[266] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 5-8.

[267] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 5-8.

[268] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 5-8.

[269] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 6, quoting “no. 12493”, probably from Archives départementales de Lille, Fonds Rekenkamer, B.1555 nr. 12493.

[270] Dunes, CCCCXLII-No. 571, p. 511.

[271] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678, citing “ADN. 59 H 96, fo. 116r-117r, no. 237”.

[272] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, MGH SS XXV, p. 438.

[273] Dunes, CCCCXLII-No. 571, p. 511.

[274] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678, citing “ADN. 59 H 96, fo. 116r-117r, no. 237”.

[275] Dunes, LXXV-No. 299, p. 187.

[276] Dunes, LXXXV-No. 323 e, p. 195.

[277] Gand Saint-Bavon, 207, p. 205.

[278] Gand Saint-Bavon, 208, p. 205.

[279] Gand Saint-Bavon, 272, p. 261.

[280] Dunes, LXXXV-No. 323 e, p. 195.

[281] Gand Saint-Bavon, 209, p. 207.

[282] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, pp. 675, 680, 681, citing “VL, I, no. 520, p. 264”.

[283] Smet, J. J. de (ed.) (1869) Cartulaire de l’abbaye de Cambron, Monuments pour servir à l’histoire des provinces de Namur, de Hainaut et de Luxembourg, Tome II, Part 2 (Brussels) (“Cambron”), Cartarum de Winagiis, XV, p. 946.

[284] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678, citing “ADN. 59 H 96, fo. 116r-117r, no. 237”.

[285] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678, citing “ADN. 59 H 96, fo. 116r-117r, no. 237”.

[286] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678, citing “ADN. 59 H 96, fo. 116r-117r, no. 237”.

[287] Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon 1214, MGH SS XXV, p. 540.

[288] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, MGH SS XXV, p. 438.

[289] Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon 1214, MGH SS XXV, p. 540.

[290] Smet, J. J. (1841) Recueil des chroniques de Flandre (Brussels), Tome II, Appendices, Codex diplomaticus abbatiæ Ninoviensis, CLVI, p. 862.

[291] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, MGH SS XXV, p. 438.

[292] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, MGH SS XXV, p. 438.

[293] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 483.

[294] Dunes, CCCCXLII-No. 571, p. 511.

[295] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678, citing “D & F, II, p. 350, B. 1401”.

[296] Dunes, CCCCXLII-No. 571, p. 511.

[297] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678.

[298] Dunes, CCCCXLII-No. 571, p. 511.

[299] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678.

[300] Dunes, CCCCXLII-No. 571, p. 511.

[301] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 678.

[302] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 577.

[303] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 203.

[304] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 573.

[305] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), Pièces justificatives, p. 202, citing “Cart. de ‘s Hemelsdael MS”.

[306] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), Pièces justificatives, p. 202, citing “Cart. de ‘s Hemelsdael MS”.

[307] Gand Saint-Bavon, 272, p. 261.

[308] Gand Saint-Bavon, 285, p. 270.

[309] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 592.

[310] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 203.

[311] Nielen, M.-A. (ed.) (2003) Lignages d'Outremer (Paris), Le Vaticanus Latinus 7806, El parentado del conte de Campagna, p. 164.

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[313] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), Pièces justificatives, p. 202, citing “Cart. de ‘s Hemelsdael MS”.

[314] ES III 686.

[315] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1861), pp. 176-7, and Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, between pp. 48 & 49.

[316] Warnkoenig (1846), Tome III, p. 348.

[317] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 204.

[318] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 204.

[319] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, LIII, p. 479.

[320] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 551.

[321] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 204.

[322] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, LIII, p. 479.

[323] Saint-Genois, J. de (1843-46) Inventaire analytique des chartes des comtes de Flandre (Gand), Saint-Genois (1843-46), 254, p. 79.

[324] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, LVI, p. 484.

[325] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 204.

[326] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 204.

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[328] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 204.

[329] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 204.

[330] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 1093, p. 312.

[331] Van de Putte, F. (1842) Histoire de la ville de Dixmude (Bruges), p. 44.

[332] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 682, citing “RA. Ghent, Collection de Saint-Genois, no. 777”.

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[334] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 204.

[335] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 204.

[336] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 254, p. 79.

[337] Van de Putte ‘Jean de Beveren’ (1862), Annexe, pp. 224-5 “Tiré des Archives de la Flandre Orientale”.

[338] Beugnot, Comte (1844) Les Olim ou Registres des Arrêts rendus par la cour du roi (Paris) (“Olim”), Tome III, 1ère partie, C, p. 352.

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[340] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 1217, p. 350.

[341] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 1227, p. 352.

[342] Vanderkindere (1902), Vol. 1, p. 249, footnote (6) citing Vredius, O. (1643) Genealogiæ comitum Flandriæ, Pars secunda (Bruges), “p. 195” [not found].

[343] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 1252, p. 361.

[344] Van de Putte, F. ‘Jean de Beveren’, Annales de la Société Historique, Archéologique et Littéraire de la Ville d’Ypres, Tome I (Ypres, 1861), p. 222.

[345] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 1691, p. 476.

[346] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 206.

[347] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1861), pp. 178-95.

[348] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 1691, p. 476.

[349] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 682, citing “ADN. B. 1562, fo. 55v-56r”.

[350] Demarsy, A. (1870) Breve Chronicon Abbatiæ Buciliensis (Laon) (“Breve Chronicon Buciliensis”), p. 29.

[351] Breve Chronicon Buciliensis, p. 31.

[352] Van de Putte ‘Jean de Beveren’ (1862), pp. 209-28.

[353] Van de Putte ‘Jean de Beveren’ (1862), Annexe, pp. 224-5 “Tiré des Archives de la Flandre Orientale”.

[354] Van de Putte ‘Jean de Beveren’ (1862), p. 210.

[355] Stasser, T. ‘Philippa épouse de Hugues II de Rumigny, Origine familiale’, Le Parchemin, 56 (Nov/Dec 1991), pp. 406-7.

[356] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1862), p. 204.

[357] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 1093, p. 312.

[358] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 1691, p. 476.

[359] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[360] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1861), p. 177.

[361] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 351, p. 108.

[362] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 436, p. 131.

[363] Warlop (1976), Vol. 1, p. 683, citing “ADN. 10 H 323, pp. 335-6”.

[364] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 254, p. 79.

[365] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 1378, p. 395.

[366] Kervyn de Lettenhove, J. B. M. (1875) Les chroniques de Jehan Froissart, Vol. 21 (22?) (Brussels), pp. 213, 228.

[367] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 1691, p. 476.

[368] Dunes, DCXXXIV-No. 710, p. 935.

[369] Kervyn de Lettenhove (1875), Vol. 21 (22?), pp. 212, 217.

[370] Dunes, DCXXXIV-No. 710, p. 935.

[371] Van de Putte ‘Châtelains de Dixmude’ (1861), p. 178.

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[381] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 780.

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[414] Van de Putte (1842), p. 51.

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[641] Buylaert (2011), p. 467.

[642] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 111.

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[647] Vredius (1643), Pars secunda, p. 285, citing “MS Damhouderi - Chez Damhoud.”.

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[659] Jetté, DuLong, Gagné, Moreau ‘From Catherine Baillon to Charlemagne’ (1999), p. 183.

[660] Jetté, DuLong, Gagné, Moreau ‘From Catherine Baillon to Charlemagne’ (1999), pp. 175-83.

[661] Jetté, DuLong, Gagné, Moreau ‘From Catherine Baillon to Charlemagne’ (1999), p. 184, footnote 15.

[662] Jetté, DuLong, Gagné, Moreau ‘From Catherine Baillon to Charlemagne’ (1999), p. 184, footnote 15, citing Chéruel, A. (1840) Histoire de Rouen sous la domination anglaise (Rouen), p. 278, S. (1893) La France pendant la Guerre de Cent Ans, épisodes historiques et vie privée aux XIV^e et XV^e siècles, Seconde série (Paris), pp. 184-93, and Roger ‘Guy Le Bouteiller’ (1978)).

[663] ES VII 89.

[664] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CLXIX, p. 872.

[665] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CLXXIII, p. 875.

[666] Devillers (1867), Tome III, LIX, p. 29.

[667] ES XXVII 29.

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[669] Oorkondenboek Noord-Brabant, II, Eerste stuk, 1030, p. 330.

[670] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CLXIX, p. 872.

[671] Devillers (1867), Tome III, LIX, p. 29.

[672] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CLXXIII, p. 875.

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[674] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCIX, p. 902.

[675] Oorkondenboek Noord-Brabant, II, Eerste stuk, 1023, p. 315.

[676] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCXXXIV, p. 924.

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[682] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCXXXIV, p. 924.

[683] Reiffenberg (1844), Tome I, Autre cartulaire de Namur, LXVIII, p. 220.

[684] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[685] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, p. 319.

[686] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, p. 319.

[687] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 678.

[688] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, p. 319.

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[695] Borman (1910), Tome I, p. 144, footnote 6 continued from previous page, citing “Poncelet Fiefs 251”.

[696] Borman, C. de & Poncelet, E. (1925) Œuvres de Jacques de Hemricourt (Brussels), Tome II, p. 147.

[697] Salbray, de (1673) Miroir des nobles de Hasbaye, composé en forme de Chronique par Jacques de Hemricourt (Brussels) (“Hemricourt (1673)”), p. 101.

[698] Borman (1910), Tome I, p. 144, footnote 1, citing “Piot Namur nos. 473, 474, 479, 517”.

[699] Piot, C. (1890) Inventaire des chartes des comtes de Namur (Brussels), 473, p. 135.

[700] Piot (1890), 473, p. 135.

[701] Piot (1890), 517, p. 153.

[702] Hemricourt (1673), p. 101.

[703] Borman (1910), Tome I, p. 144, footnote 2, citing “Borman Echevins, I, 172” and Cartulaire des Chartreux, fol. 88v.

[704] Borman (1910), Tome I, p. 144, footnote 6 continued from previous page, citing “Poncelet Fiefs 251”.

[705] Hemricourt (1673), p. 101.

[706] Borman (1910), Tome I, p. 144, footnote 3, citing Cartulaire des Chartreux, fol. 88v.

[707] Borman (1910), Tome I, p. 144, footnote 3, citing Cartulaire des Chartreux, fol. 88v.

[708] Borman (1910), Tome I, p. 144, footnote 3, citing Cartulaire des Chartreux, fol. 88v.

[709] Reiffenberg (1844), Tome I, Autre cartulaire de Namur, LXVIII, p. 220.

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[732] Reiffenberg (1844), Tome I, Cartulaires de Hainaut, LVII, p. 402.

[733] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, CXXXV, p. 442.

[734] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Supplement, CII, p. 879.

[735] Foppens (1748), Tome IV, Pars IV, LXXXIV, p. 575.

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[782] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 860.

[783] Reiffenberg (1844), Tome I, CXII, p. 296.

[784] Chronique Artésienne (1899), p. 16.

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[787] Leuridan ‘Les châtelains de Lille’ (1874), Cartulaire, 182, p. 292.

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[789] De Raadt (1901) Sceaux, Vol. III, p. 508.

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[805] Buylaert (2011), p. 237, quoting “SAG, Fonds Familiepapieren, nr. 800, fol. 105r”.

[806] Buylaert (2011), p. 237, quoting “SAG, Reeks 301, nr. 1, fol. 16r”.

[807] Buylaert (2011), p. 237, quoting “SAG, Fonds Familiepapieren, nr. 800, fol. 105r”.

[808] Salbray, de (1673) Miroir des nobles de Hasbaye, composé en forme de Chronique par Jacques de Hemricourt (Brussels) (“Hemricourt (1673)”), p. 112.

[809] Orjo, T., Le Parchemin 393 (May-Jun 2011), p. 236, not yet consulted, reference provided by Bert M. Kamp in an email to the author dated 2 Sep 2018.

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[819] Van Camp, V. (2011) De Oorkonden en de kanselarij van de graven van Henegouwen, Holland en Zeeland, pp. 116-17. I am grateful to Bert M. Kamp for providing this citation reference.

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[826] Van Camp (2011), pp. 116-17. I am grateful to Bert M. Kamp for providing this citation reference.

[827] Buylaert (2011), p. 237, quoting “SAG, Reeks 301, nr. 1, fol. 35v”.

[828] Cambron, Part 1, Cartæ de Camberone, p. 302.

[829] Buylaert (2011), p. 237, quoting “ARA, RK, nr. 1085, fol. 40r-v”.

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[831] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 106.

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[840] De Raadt (1898) Sceaux, Vol. I, p. 478.

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[845] Buylaert (2011), p. 240.

[846] Buylaert (2011), p. 633.

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[851] De Raadt (1898) Sceaux, Vol. I, p. 478.

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[854] De Raadt (1898) Sceaux, Vol. I, p. 478.

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[859] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 394.

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[874] Matthieu, E. (1876) Histoire de la ville d’Enghien (Mons), p. 99.

[875] Borman (1910), Tome I, p. 108, footnote 1.

[876] Matthieu (1876), p. 105, citing “Archives communales d’Enghien”.

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[878] Hemricourt (1673), p. 72.

[879] Hemricourt (1673), pp. 72, 104, 133.

[880] Thierry d’Orjo by email 2 Jun 2020, citing “AGR, Fonds de Gavre, analysed in Liedekerke, G. de (1969) Histoire de la Maison de Gavre (Bruxelles), Tome II, p. 40”.

[881] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 390/902 in the digitalised copy.

[882] Hemricourt (1673), pp. 72, 104, 133.

[883] Hemricourt (1673), p. 72.

[884] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 391/902 in the digitalised copy.

[885] Hemricourt (1673), p. 72.

[886] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 391/902 in the digitalised copy.

[887] Hemricourt (1673), p. 72.

[888] Hemricourt (1673), p. 72.

[889] Goethals (1859) Beaufort-Spontin, p. 161.

[890] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 392/902 in the digitalised copy.

[891] Hemricourt (1673), pp. 72-3.

[892] Hemricourt (1673), p. 73.

[893] Stuip, R. ‘Le public de l’Histoire des Seigneurs de Gavre’, Busby, K. & Kooper, E. (eds.) (1990) Courtly Literature: Culture and Context (Amsterdam/Philadelphia), p. 536, limited preview Google Books.

[894] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 393/902 in the digitalised copy.

[895] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 393/902 in the digitalised copy.

[896] Stuip (1990), p. 536.

[897] Stuip(1990), p. 536.

[898] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 393-408/902 in the digitalised copy, ES VII 91.

[899] Hemricourt (1673), p. 73.

[900] Hemricourt (1673), p. 73.

[901] Hemricourt (1673), p. 73.

[902] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 408/902 in the digitalised copy.

[903] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 408/902 in the digitalised copy.

[904] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 409-10/902 in the digitalised copy.

[905] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 408/902 in the digitalised copy.

[906] Goethals (1859) Beaufort-Spontin, p. 161.

[907] Goethals (1859) Beaufort-Spontin, p. 161.

[908] Trazegnies, O. de (2018) La postérité d’Otton VI de Trazegnies et les quelques mystères qui l’entourent [as yet unpublished manuscript, copy sent by the author to Medieval Lands by email 14 Oct 2018], p. 30.

[909] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 391-2/902 in the digitalised copy, and Hemricourt (1673), p. 73.

[910] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 388/902 in the digitalised copy.

[911] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 388/902 in the digitalised copy.

[912] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 388/902 in the digitalised copy.

[913] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 388/902 in the digitalised copy.

[914] Gand Saint-Pierre, 14, p. 20.

[915] Fayen, A. (1906) Cartulaire de la ville de Gand, Chartes et documents T. I, Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis (Gand) ("Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis"), 65, p. 68.

[916] Gand Saint-Pierre 19, p. 26.

[917] Gand Saint-Pierre 20, p. 27.

[918] Gand Saint-Pierre 23, p. 29.

[919] Gand Saint-Pierre 27, p. 32.

[920] Gand Saint-Pierre 39, p. 42, and Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 75, p. 79.

[921] Gand Saint-Pierre 42, p. 43, and Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 78, p. 81.

[922] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 69, p. 75.

[923] Gand Saint-Pierre 31, p. 34.

[924] Gand Saint-Pierre 37, p. 40, and Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 72, p. 77.

[925] Gand Saint-Pierre 41, p. 43, and Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 77, p. 80.

[926] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 80, p. 81.

[927] Gand Saint-Pierre 45, p. 44.

[928] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 86, p. 85.

[929] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 87, p. 86.

[930] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 90, p. 89.

[931] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 80, p. 81.

[932] Gand Saint-Pierre, 60, p. 54.

[933] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 96, p. 92.

[934] Gand Saint-Pierre, 66, p. 58.

[935] Gand Saint-Pierre, 77, p. 65.

[936] Gand Saint-Pierre, 66, p. 58.

[937] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 99, p. 94.

[938] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 99, p. 94.

[939] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 99, p. 94.

[940] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 99, p. 94.

[941] Iohannis de Thilrode Chronicon 7, MGH SS XXV, p. 563.

[942] Gand Saint-Pierre, 84, p. 68.

[943] Gand Saint-Pierre, 101, p. 75.

[944] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 109, p. 102.

[945] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 109, p. 102.

[946] Gand Saint-Pierre, 101, p. 75.

[947] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 109, p. 102.

[948] Gand Saint-Pierre, 101, p. 75.

[949] Gand Saint-Pierre, 103, p. 76.

[950] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, XIII, p. 15.

[951] Gand Saint-Pierre, 128, p. 92.

[952] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LIX, p. 68.

[953] Van de Putte, R. D. F. (ed.) (1842) Annales abbatia Sancti-Petri Blandiniensis (Gent), p. 130.

[954] Gand Saint-Pierre, 103, p. 76.

[955] Gand Saint-Pierre, 128, p. 92.

[956] Gand Saint-Pierre, 147, p. 100.

[957] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LIX, p. 68.

[958] Van de Putte, R. D. F. (ed.) (1842) Annales abbatia Sancti-Petri Blandiniensis (Gent), p. 130.

[959] Gand Saint-Pierre, 147, p. 100.

[960] ES VII 81.

[961] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Diplomata Belgica, Liber I, XLV, p. 168.

[962] Gand Saint-Pierre 194, p. 121.

[963] Gand Saint-Pierre 194, p. 121.

[964] Gand Saint-Pierre, 103, p. 76.

[965] Gand Saint-Pierre, 103, p. 76.

[966] Gand Saint-Pierre, 147, p. 100.

[967] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LIX, p. 68.

[968] Annales Sancti-Petri Blandiniensis, p. 130.

[969] Gand Saint-Pierre, 103, p. 76.

[970] Annales Sancti-Petri Blandiniensis, p. 130.

[971] Gand Saint-Pierre, 147, p. 100.

[972] ES VII 81.

[973] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXIII, p. 74.

[974] Albert of Aix (RHC), Liber III, Cap. LIX, p. 380.

[975] Albert of Aix (RHC), Liber V, Cap. XXIV, p. 447.

[976] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Diplomata Belgica, Liber I, XLV, p. 168.

[977] Le Carpentier (1664), Part IV, Preuves, p. 16.

[978] Chronicon Vormeselense, XIV, p. 34.

[979] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 119, p. 109.

[980] Gand Saint-Pierre 187, p. 118.

[981] Chronicon Vormeselense, XVI, p. 36.

[982] Gand Saint-Pierre 194, p. 121.

[983] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Diplomata Belgica, Liber I, XLVI, p. 168.

[984] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[985] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[986] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[987] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 119, p. 109.

[988] Gand Saint-Pierre 187, p. 118.

[989] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 74.

[990] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 76.

[991] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[992] Gand Saint-Pierre 187, p. 118.

[993] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[994] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 25, MGH SS XXIV, p. 574.

[995] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 75.

[996] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars IV, XI, p. 571.

[997] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 76.

[998] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 75.

[999] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 76.

[1000] Gand Saint-Pierre, 128, p. 92.

[1001] Gand Saint-Pierre, 129, p. 93.

[1002] Gand Saint-Pierre, 132, p. 94.

[1003] Gand Saint-Pierre, 134, p. 96.

[1004] MGH Poetæ Latini medii ævi, V.1, Die Ottonenzeit, Grabschriften, p. 299, footnote 36 stating she was "Schwester der Odgiva, vgl. de Budt S. 274".

[1005] Duchesne, A. (1631) Histoire généalogique de la maison royale de Dreux (Paris), Luxembourg, Preuves, p. 25.

[1006] Gand Saint-Pierre, 128, p. 92.

[1007] Gand Saint-Pierre, 129, p. 93.

[1008] Gand Saint-Pierre, 132, p. 94.

[1009] Gand Saint-Pierre, 134, p. 96.

[1010] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXVIII, p. 78.

[1011] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXIII, p. 74.

[1012] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXIII, p. 74.

[1013] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXVIII, p. 78.

[1014] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXIII, p. 74.

[1015] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 620.

[1016] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 133, MGH SS XXIV, p. 628.

[1017] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 134, MGH SS XXIV, p. 628.

[1018] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXVIII, p. 78.

[1019] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 620.

[1020] Gand Saint-Pierre, 132, p. 94.

[1021] Gand Saint-Pierre, 134, p. 96.

[1022] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, XXVI, p. 359.

[1023] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 469.

[1024] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 181.

[1025] Foppens (1734), Tome III, LXXXIX, p. 665.

[1026] Albert of Aix (RHC), Liber IX, Cap. I, p. 591.

[1027] Albert of Aix (RHC), Liber IX, Cap. IV, p. 593.

[1028] Gand Saint-Pierre, 132, p. 94.

[1029] Gand Saint-Pierre, 134, p. 96.

[1030] Dugdale Monasticon V, Vaudey Abbey, Lincolnshire IV, Descensus de Gant, p. 490.

[1031] Dugdale Monasticon I, Bardney Monastery, Lincolnshire VII, p. 631.

[1032] Gand Saint-Pierre, 132, p. 94.

[1033] Gand Saint-Pierre, 134, p. 96.

[1034] Dugdale Monasticon V, Vaudey Abbey, Lincolnshire IV, Descensus de Gant, p. 490.

[1035] Dugdale Monasticon I, Bardney Monastery, Lincolnshire VII, p. 631.

[1036] Chronica Monasterii Watinensis 13, MGH SS XIV, p. 168.

[1037] Williams, A. & Martin, G. H. (eds.) (2003) Domesday Book, a complete translation (Penguin Classics) ("Domesday Translation"), Berkshire, XXXVII, p. 153, Oxfordshire, XXXVIII, p. 439, Lincolnshire, XXIIII, pp. 920-4.

[1038] Dugdale Monasticon III, York St Mary, V, p. 548.

[1039] Willelmi Gemmetensis monachi Historiæ Normannorum, Duchesne, A. (1619) Historiæ Normannorum Scriptores Antiqui (Paris) (“Willelmi Gemmetencis Historiæ (Duchesne, 1619)”), Liber VII, XXXVIII, p. 289.

[1040] Dugdale Monasticon I, Bardney Monastery, Lincolnshire VII, p. 631.

[1041] ES III 698.

[1042] Bernard, A. and Bruel, A. (eds.) (1876-1903) Recueil des chartes de l'abbaye de Cluny (Paris), Tome V, 4049, p. 400.

[1043] Willelmi Gemmetencis Historiæ (Duchesne, 1619), Liber VII, XXXVIII, p. 289.

[1044] Dugdale Monasticon V, Vaudey Abbey, Lincolnshire IV, Descensus de Gant, p. 490.

[1045] Dugdale Monasticon I, Bardney Monastery, Lincolnshire VII, p. 631.

[1046] Dugdale Monasticon I, Bardney Monastery, Lincolnshire VII, p. 631.

[1047] Dugdale Monasticon I, Bardney Monastery, Lincolnshire II, p. 628.

[1048] Farrer, W. (ed.) (1914-1916) Early Yorkshire Charters (Edinburgh), II 1207, p. 484.

[1049] Lancaster, W. T. (ed.) (1912) Chartulary of the Priory of Bridlington (Leeds) ("Bridlington Priory"), p. 12.

[1050] Le Prévost, A. (1845) Orderici Vitalis Historiæ Ecclesiasticæ (Paris) ("Orderic Vitalis (Prévost)"), Vol. III, Liber VIII, XVI, p. 360.

[1051] Bridlington Priory, p. 11.

[1052] Dugdale Monasticon V, Pontefract Priory, Yorkshire, XXI, p. 125.

[1053] Dugdale Monasticon V, Pontefract Priory, Yorkshire, XXI, p. 125.

[1054] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 173, p. 175.

[1055] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 179, p. 179.

[1056] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 189, p. 191.

[1057] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 74.

[1058] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 76.

[1059] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 173, p. 175.

[1060] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, XCVIII, p. 106.

[1061] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 179, p. 179.

[1062] MGH SS XXIV, p. 574, footnote 8 notes "huius Stepponis filius Sigerus subscripsit in diplomate quondam Philippi com Flandris a. 1171".

[1063] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, Preuves, p. 41.

[1064] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 79.

[1065] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 459.

[1066] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, LXXVII, p. 67.

[1067] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXIII, p. 557.

[1068] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 459.

[1069] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXIII, p. 557.

[1070] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXXXII, p. 758.

[1071] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXXXII, p. 758.

[1072] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 459.

[1073] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 34, MGH SS XXIV, p. 579, which also shows that Daniel's father-in-law was the second son of Adelaide, illegitimate daughter of Manassès Comte de Guines.

[1074] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 79.

[1075] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 459.

[1076] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 34, MGH SS XXIV, p. 579.

[1077] ES VII 83, which gives no details.

[1078] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 459.

[1079] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 459.

[1080] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXXXII, p. 758.

[1081] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXXXII, p. 758.

[1082] ES VII 83, which gives no details.

[1083] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXXXII, p. 757.

[1084] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 173, p. 175.

[1085] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 179, p. 179.

[1086] Liber traditionum sancti Petri Blandiniensis, 189, p. 191.

[1087] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, XCVIII, p. 106.

[1088] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 526.

[1089] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 459.

[1090] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 79.

[1091] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber II, LXXIII, p. 557.

[1092] Le Carpentier (1664), Part IV, Preuves, p. 23.

[1093] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 478.

[1094] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 478.

[1095] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, p. 138.

[1096] Tom Huygens, in an email to the author dated 2 Jan 2020.

[1097] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 478.

[1098] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, C, p. 417.

[1099] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, CIX, p. 92.

[1100] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 526.

[1101] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, CIX, p. 92.

[1102] Petit, Vol. II, 695, p. 460.

[1103] Duchesne, A. (1625) Histoire généalogique de la maison de Vergy (Paris), Preuves, p. 182.

[1104] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, C, p. 417.

[1105] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 526.

[1106] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, C, p. 417.

[1107] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXI, p. 446.

[1108] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 478.

[1109] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXIII, p. 448.

[1110] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXIII, p. 746.

[1111] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXIII, p. 746.

[1112] Analectes pour servir à l’histoire ecclésiastique de la Belgique, Tome XI (1874), Documents extraits du cartulaire de Grimberghen, XXIV, p. 38.

[1113] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Supplement, Pars II, CIII, p. 999.

[1114] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars IV, XLVI, p. 600.

[1115] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars IV, XLVI, p. 601.

[1116] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Supplement, Pars II, CIII, p. 999.

[1117] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars IV, XLVI, p. 600.

[1118] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars IV, XLVI, p. 601.

[1119] Petit, E. (1891) Histoire des ducs de Bourgogne de la race Capétienne (Paris), Vol. IV, 1608, p. 182.

[1120] Petit, Vol. IV, 2901, p. 439.

[1121] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, C, p. 417.

[1122] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, CVII, p. 422.

[1123] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Supplement, Pars II, CIII, p. 999.

[1124] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 526.

[1125] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 532.

[1126] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Diplomata Belgica, Liber II, CI, p. 315.

[1127] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, CVII, p. 422.

[1128] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 526.

[1129] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXVIII, p. 444.

[1130] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 526.

[1131] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXVIII, p. 444.

[1132] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 530.

[1133] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 533.

[1134] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 533.

[1135] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[1136] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 536.

[1137] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 533.

[1138] Van De Perre, D. ‘De middeleeuwse geschiedenis van Pollare’, Het Land van Alst, Tome 69 (2017), pp. 150, 157, citing “RAG, Abdij Ninove, nr. 70, fol. 171” [the 1196 charter] and Cock, M. & Van Den Perre, D. ‘Over molens in Pollare en laten in Outer: Zes onuitgegeven oorkonden van de Sint-Cornelius et Sint-Cyprianusabdij te Ninove (1215-1265)’, Het Land van Aalst, Tome 54 (2002), p. 100, oorkonde 4 [the 1235 charter], consulted at <http://www.hetlandvanaalst.be/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/LVA-JG-69-2017-3.pdf> (3 Apr 2020).

[1139] Duvivier (1865), LXXX, p. 457, and Wauters, A. ‘Analectes de diplomatique, 3e série’, Bulletin de la Commission royale d’Histoire, 7 (1880), p. 116.

[1140] Eename, 37, p. 37.

[1141] Delporte, L. ‘La seigneurie et les premiers seigneurs d’Enghien (III) Englebert 1er d’Enghien’, Annales du Cercle Archéologique d’Enghien, Tome 40 (2007), p. 9.

[1142] <https://www.diplomata-belgica.be/charter_details_fr.php?dibe_id=717> (13 Apr 2020).

[1143] Archives de l’Etat à Gand, Abbaye de Ninove, no. 70, fo. 43, 1165 acte 3, copy sent to the author by Luc Delporte by email 5 Apr 2020.

[1144] Duvivier (1903), 45, p. 87.

[1145] Gisleberti Chronicon Hanoniense, MGH SS XXI, p. 505.

[1146] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, XLI, p. 779.

[1147] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CXI, p. 831.

[1148] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CXIV, p. 833.

[1149] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CXXIX, p. 843.

[1150] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CLXXI, p. 874.

[1151] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CLXXXIII, p. 882.

[1152] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, CLXXVII, p. 755.

[1153] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, CXCVII, p. 770.

[1154] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXIX, p. 812.

[1155] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CLXIV, p. 869.

[1156] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CLXV, p. 869.

[1157] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CLXXII, p. 875.

[1158] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CLXXVII, p. 878.

[1159] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, CLXXVII, p. 755.

[1160] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCV, p. 898.

[1161] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCV, p. 898.

[1162] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 110, Supplement, p. IX.

[1163] De Raadt (1898) Sceaux, Vol. I, p. 157.

[1164] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 315/902 in the digitalised copy.

[1165] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[1166] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 562.

[1167] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, CXXXV, p. 442.

[1168] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 336/902 in the digitalised copy.

[1169] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 563.

[1170] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 565.

[1171] Buylaert (2011), p. 261.

[1172] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 101.

[1173] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 101.

[1174] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 101.

[1175] Buylaert (2011), p. 584.

[1176] Buylaert (2011), p. 585.

[1177] Buylaert (2011), p. 586.

[1178] Buylaert (2011), p. 586.

[1179] Buylaert (2011), p. 586.

[1180] Buylaert (2011), p. 587.

[1181] Buylaert (2011), p. 587.

[1182] Buylaert (2011), p. 585, citing Van Trimpont (1998), pp. 132-42. .

[1183] De Raadt (1898) Sceaux, Vol. I, p. 463.

[1184] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 104, footnote (3).

[1185] Buylaert (2011), p. 586.

[1186] Buylaert (2011), p. 587.

[1187] Buylaert (2011), p. 587.

[1188] Buylaert (2011), p. 587.

[1189] Buylaert (2011), p. 587.

[1190] Buylaert (2011), p. 92.

[1191] Père Anselme, Tome II, p. 767.

[1192] Père Anselme, Tome II, p. 767.

[1193] Vredius (1643), Pars secunda, p. 277, quoting “Annotata D. van Hecke - apud D. Grimaren. in MS”.

[1194] Wauters, A. (1855) Histoire des environs de Bruxelles (Brussels), Tome 2, p. 283, no source citations.

[1195] Buylaert (2011), p. 587.

[1196] Buylaert (2011), p. 92.

[1197] Wauters (1855), Tome 2, p. 285, no source citations.

[1198] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 104, footnote (3).

[1199] Wauters (1855), Tome 2, p. 287.

[1200] Wauters (1855), Tome 2, p. 284.

[1201] Deceulaer, H., Gaillard, A. (2019) Inventaris van het archief van het Leenhof van Brabant, Processen 1434-1795 (Brussels), 76, p. 36, available at <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339017354_Arthur_Gaillard_bewerkt_door_Harald_Deceulaer_Inventaris_van_het_archief_van_het_Leenhof_van_Brabant_Processen_1434-1795> (17 Mar 2023).

[1202] Wauters (1855), Tome 2, p. 287.

[1203] Deceulaer, Gaillard (2019), 76, p. 36.

[1204] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 104, footnote (3).

[1205] Wauters (1855), Tome 2, p. 284.

[1206] Wauters (1855), Tome 2, p. 284.

[1207] Deceulaer, Gaillard (2019), 114, p. 41.

[1208] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 112.

[1209] Deceulaer, Gaillard (2019), 138, p. 45.

[1210] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 112.

[1211] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 104, footnote (3).

[1212] Wauters (1855), Tome 2, p. 284.

[1213] Wauters (1855), Tome 2, p. 283, no source citations.

[1214] Wauters (1855), Tome 2, p. 283, no source citations.

[1215] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 43.

[1216] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 43.

[1217] Wauters (1855), Tome II, p. 285, no source citation.

[1218] Wauters (1855), Tome II, p. 285, no source citation.

[1219] Deceulaer, Gaillard (2019), 76, p. 36.

[1220] Deceulaer, Gaillard (2019), 114, p. 41.

[1221] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, p. 138.

[1222] Tom Huygens, in an email to the author dated 2 Jan 2020.

[1223] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, p. 138.

[1224] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 478.

[1225] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 349.

[1226] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 349.

[1227] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 350.

[1228] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 351.

[1229] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 351.

[1230] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 353.

[1231] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 355.

[1232] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 355.

[1233] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 359.

[1234] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 360.

[1235] De Wree [Vredius], O. (1642) La Généalogie des Comtes de Flandre (Bruges), Preuves de la Table II, p. 28, and Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 357.

[1236] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 361.

[1237] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 28, and Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 362.

[1238] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 361.

[1239] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 29, and Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 363.

[1240] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 368.

[1241] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 368.

[1242] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 368.

[1243] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 360.

[1244] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 29, and Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 363.

[1245] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 366.

[1246] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 366.

[1247] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 366.

[1248] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 368.

[1249] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 366.

[1250] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 366.

[1251] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 368.

[1252] Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. v (at end of volume).

[1253] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 361.

[1254] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 28, and Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 362.

[1255] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 29, and Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 363.

[1256] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 29.

[1257] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 366.

[1258] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 30.

[1259] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 29.

[1260] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXVII, p. xxxiv.

[1261] Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. v (at end of volume).

[1262] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 29, and Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 363.

[1263] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 29.

[1264] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 30.

[1265] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXVII, p. xxxiv.

[1266] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 30.

[1267] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXVII, p. xxxiv.

[1268] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 582.

[1269] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 392.

[1270] Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. v (at end of volume).

[1271] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 392.

[1272] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 394.

[1273] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 651.

[1274] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 707.

[1275] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 401.

[1276] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 397.

[1277] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 397.

[1278] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 400.

[1279] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 781.

[1280] Buylaert (2011), p. 454.

[1281] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 873.

[1282] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 882.

[1283] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, pp. 108-10, citing “le chroniqueur de St.-Bertin” [no citation reference].

[1284] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 402.

[1285] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 404.

[1286] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 405.

[1287] Zondervan, J. W. ‘De vrouwen van Randerode en van Zandenburg (Veere)’, De Nederlandsche Leeuw (1993), cols. 475-517, 498 [information provided by Bert M. Kamp by email 10 Aug 2020].

[1288] Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. v (at end of volume).

[1289] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 397.

[1290] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 397.

[1291] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 400.

[1292] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 404.

[1293] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 405.

[1294] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, p. 114.

[1295] Goffin ‘La Maison d’Enghien’ (1966), p. 201.

[1296] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 406.

[1297] Zondervan ‘De vrouwen van Randerode’ (1993), cols. 475-517, 498.

[1298] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 409.

[1299] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 340.

[1300] Zondervan ‘De vrouwen van Randerode’ (1993), cols. 475-517, 496-9.

[1301] Zondervan ‘De vrouwen van Randerode’ (1993), cols. 475-517, 497.

[1302] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 411.

[1303] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, p. 301.

[1304] Zondervan ‘De vrouwen van Randerode’ (1993), cols. 475-517, 500-1.

[1305] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 340.

[1306] Zondervan ‘De vrouwen van Randerode’ (1993), cols. 475-517, 496-9.

[1307] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 411.

[1308] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, p. 301.

[1309] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 411.

[1310] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 340, footnote (1).

[1311] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85, and (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, pp. ii, v (at end of volume).

[1312] Zondervan ‘De vrouwen van Randerode’ (1993), cols. 475-517, 500.

[1313] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, p. 116.

[1314] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 343.

[1315] Van Duyse & Busscher (1867), 436, p. 153.

[1316] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 70.

[1317] Zondervan ‘De vrouwen van Randerode’ (1993), cols. 475-517, 500.

[1318] Zondervan ‘De vrouwen van Randerode’ (1993), cols. 475-517, 500.

[1319] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, p. 116.

[1320] Zondervan ‘De vrouwen van Randerode’ (1993), cols. 475-517, 500.

[1321] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 343.

[1322] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 135, citing “De Potter & Broeckaert, Geschied. van Aeltre, p. 18” [not found].

[1323] Goffin ‘La Maison d’Enghien’ (1966), p. 92.

[1324] Gerard, F. L. J. (1853) Histoire des anciennes seigneuries de Leeuwergem et d’Elene (Gand), p. 23.

[1325] Buylaert (2011), p. 455.

[1326] Buylaert (2011), p. 455.

[1327] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 67. footnote (1).

[1328] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), pp. 267-8.

[1329] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 159.

[1330] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 67. footnote (1).

[1331] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 413.

[1332] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 413.

[1333] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 267, citing “Comptes communaux de Termonde 1402”.

[1334] Buylaert (2011), p. 455.

[1335] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[1336] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[1337] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 425.

[1338] Buylaert (2011), p. 456.

[1339] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 270.

[1340] Buylaert (2011), p. 311.

[1341] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 917.

[1342] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[1343] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 425.

[1344] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[1345] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 425.

[1346] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 270, footnote 3.

[1347] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 271, footnote 1.

[1348] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 271

[1349] Duchesne 97bis, Mélanges historiques et généalogiques, p. 410, at <https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b9001148s/f184> (6 Feb 2021).

[1350] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 271

[1351] Buylaert (2011), p. 590.

[1352] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 320.

[1353] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 320.

[1354] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 271, footnote 3

[1355] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 272.

[1356] Buylaert (2011), p. 457.

[1357] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 320.

[1358] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 320.

[1359] Buylaert (2011), p. 457.

[1360] Buylaert (2011), p. 457.

[1361] Buylaert (2011), p. 458.

[1362] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 274.

[1363] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 429.

[1364] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 341.

[1365] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 274.

[1366] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 275.

[1367] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, pp. 124-5.

[1368] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, pp. 124, 126.

[1369] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, p. 123, footnote 1, reporting “Cornille Gaillard”.

[1370] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 272.

[1371] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), pp. 272, 274-5.

[1372] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 429.

[1373] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, p. 322.

[1374] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 272.

[1375] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[1376] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 268.

[1377] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, p. 322.

[1378] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 268.

[1379] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 268.

[1380] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 425.

[1381] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[1382] Buylaert (2011), pp. 455-7.

[1383] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, LXXVII, p. 67.

[1384] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 553.

[1385] Tailliar, E. F. J. (1849) Recueil d’actes des XII et XIII siécles en langue romane wallonne du nord de la France (Douai), 75, p. 135.

[1386] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, p. 582.

[1387] Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. i (at end of volume).

[1388] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 351, p. 108.

[1389] Saint-Genois (1843-46), 436, p. 131.

[1390] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, p. 582, and Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. i (at end of volume).

[1391] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 904.

[1392] Goethals (1862), Tome II, p. 794, no citation reference.

[1393] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 339/902 in the digitalised copy.

[1394] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 339/902 in the digitalised copy.

[1395] Buylaert (2011), p. 521.

[1396] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 340/902 in the digitalised copy.

[1397] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 339/902 in the digitalised copy.

[1398] Buylaert (2011), p. 232, citing Van Trimpont (1998), pp. 132-42.

[1399] Roland, C. G. ‘Les seigneurs de Morialmé avant le XVe siècle’, Annales de la Société Archéologique de Namur, Tome 35 (Namur, 1922), p. 67.

[1400] Buylaert (2011), p. 213.

[1401] Roland ‘Les seigneurs de Morialmé’ (1922), pp. 67, 80.

[1402] Roland ‘Les seigneurs de Morialmé’ (1922), p. 80, footnote 1, citing “Cour féod. de Liège, Reg. 42, fol. 169, v; Reg. 43, fol. 83v”.

[1403] Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. i (at end of volume).

[1404] Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. i (at end of volume).

[1405] Buylaert (2011), p. 521.

[1406] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 24.

[1407] De Potter, F. & Broeckaert, J. (1864-70) Geschiedenis van de gemeenten der provincie Oost-Vlaanderen (Gent) , Deerde Deel, Grammene, p. 4.

[1408] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 24.

[1409] Buylaert (2011), p. 521.

[1410] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 25.

[1411] Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. ii (at end of volume).

[1412] Buylaert (2011), p. 521.

[1413] Buylaert (2011), p. 522.

[1414] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 25.

[1415] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 920.

[1416] Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. i (at end of volume).

[1417] Buylaert (2011), p. 522.

[1418] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 217, citing “R.A.G., Graven van Vlaanderen, Fonds Wyffels, nr. 652”, and Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[1419] Buylaert (2011), p. 522.

[1420] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 217, citing “R.A.G., Graven van Vlaanderen, Fonds Wyffels, nr. 652”, and Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[1421] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 25.

[1422] Buylaert (2011), p. 522.

[1423] Butkens (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, p. ii (at end of volume).

[1424] Buylaert (2011), p. 522.

[1425] Buylaert (2011), p. 521.

[1426] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 217, citing “R.A.G., Graven van Vlaanderen, Fonds Wyffels, nr. 652”, and Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[1427] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[1428] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 40-1.

[1429] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 24.

[1430] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 25.

[1431] Espinoy (1632), Livre 2, Chap. XXXI, pp. 69-70.

[1432] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 25.

[1433] Espinoy (1632), Livre 2, Chap. XXXI, p. 69.

[1434] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 25.

[1435] Vredius (1643), Pars secunda, p. 280, citing “D. Grimarezius”.

[1436] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 25.

[1437] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 25.

[1438] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 198, quoting “Stadsarchief Gent (“S.A.G”). St. v.g., VI f^o 249v”.

[1439] Buylaert (2011), p. 213.

[1440] Buylaert (2011), p. 232, citing Van Trimpont (1998), pp. 132-42.

[1441] Buylaert (2011), p. 232.

[1442] Buylaert (2011), p. 232, citing Van Trimpont (1998), pp. 132-42.

[1443] Roland ‘Les seigneurs de Morialmé’ (1922), p. 67.

[1444] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 340/902 in the digitalised copy.

[1445] Buylaert (2011), p. 213.

[1446] De Raadt (1898) Sceaux, Vol. I, p. 463.

[1447] Calonne, A. de (1899) Histoire de la ville d’Amiens (Amiens), Tome 1, p. 387, citing “Arch. mun. Délib. BB 4, pp. 82 et suiv. 3 juin 1434”.

[1448] Calonne (1899), Tome 1, p. 393, footnote 2, citing “[Archives municipales, Reg. aux déliberations de l’échevinage d’Amiens] BB 4, p. 96”.

[1449] Douët-d’Arcq, L. (1861) La chronique d’Enguerran de Monstrelet (Paris), Tome 5, Chap. CCV, p. 246.

[1450] Calonne (1899), Tome 1, p. 393, footnote 2, citing “[Archives municipales, Reg. aux déliberations de l’échevinage d’Amiens] BB 4, p. 96”.

[1451] Buylaert (2011), p. 173.

[1452] Buylaert (2011), p. 173.

[1453] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 216.

[1454] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 217.

[1455] Buylaert (2011), p. 233.

[1456] Goethals (1862), Tome II, p. 795, no citation reference.

[1457] Buylaert (2011), p. 233.

[1458] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 217.

[1459] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 217.

[1460] Calonne (1899), Tome 1, p. 387, citing “Arch. mun. Délib. BB 4, pp. 82 et suiv. 3 juin 1434”.

[1461] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 216.

[1462] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 216.

[1463] Duchesne (1624) Montmorency, Preuves, p. 216.

[1464] Buylaert (2011), p. 585, citing Van Trimpont (1998), pp. 132-42. .

[1465] De Raadt (1898) Sceaux, Vol. I, p. 463.

[1466] Buylaert (2011), p. 173.

[1467] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome III (1850), no page numbers, 186-7 and 200-1/928 in the digitalised copy.

[1468] Brassart (Lalaing) (1854), p. 43.

[1469] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXI, p. 446.

[1470] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 543.

[1471] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXI, p. 446.

[1472] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 543.

[1473] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, CXX, p. 430.

[1474] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 546.

[1475] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 546.

[1476] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 546.

[1477] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, CXX, p. 430.

[1478] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXIII, p. 448.

[1479] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXV, p. 453.

[1480] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Donationes Belgicæ, Liber I, CXXI, p. 431.

[1481] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 551.

[1482] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 551.

[1483] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 551.

[1484] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 553.

[1485] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 554.

[1486] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 556.

[1487] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 557.

[1488] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 567.

[1489] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 560.

[1490] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 562.

[1491] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 556.

[1492] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 557.

[1493] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 557.

[1494] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 567.

[1495] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 559.

[1496] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 560.

[1497] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 561.

[1498] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 567.

[1499] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 563.

[1500] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 684.

[1501] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 563.

[1502] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 683.

[1503] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 565.

[1504] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 684.

[1505] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 683.

[1506] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 565.

[1507] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 683.

[1508] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 568.

[1509] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 566.

[1510] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 566.

[1511] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 552.

[1512] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXV, p. 453.

[1513] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXV, p. 453.

[1514] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXV, p. 453.

[1515] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXV, p. 453.

[1516] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXV, p. 453.

[1517] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Stoupedich, XXXV, p. 453.

[1518] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 566.

[1519] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 566.

[1520] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 380.

[1521] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 567.

[1522] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 567.

[1523] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 567.

[1524] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, pp. 567-8, and Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 384.

[1525] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 568.

[1526] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 383.

[1527] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 384.

[1528] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 568.

[1529] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 571.

[1530] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 386.

[1531] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 569.

[1532] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, pp. 569-70.

[1533] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 386, and Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 570.

[1534] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 570.

[1535] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 569.

[1536] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 387.

[1537] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 575.

[1538] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 383.

[1539] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 571.

[1540] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, pp. 572-4, and Duchesne (1631), Guines, pp. 390-1.

[1541] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 38, which also gives some information about her ancestry, and Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 573.

[1542] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 572.

[1543] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, pp. 572-4.

[1544] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, pp. 578-.

[1545] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 576.

[1546] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 601.

[1547] ES VII 83-85, Duchesne (1631), Guines, pp. 407-46, Duchesne (1631), Guines, pp. 582-665, 685-7, extinct in the male line 1767.

[1548] Duchesne (1631), Guines, pp. 398-402.

[1549] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 576.

[1550] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 581.

[1551] Duchesne (1631), Guines, pp. 402-4.

[1552] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 581.

[1553] Buylaert (2011), p. 268.

[1554] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 32.

[1555] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 391.

[1556] Buylaert (2011), p. 719, citing “ARA, RK, Rekeningen & registers, nr. 13688”.

[1557] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 793.

[1558] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 576.

[1559] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 575.

[1560] Buylaert (2011), p. 719, citing “ARA, RK, Rekeningen & registers, nr. 13688”.

[1561] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 575.

[1562] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 576.

[1563] Hallen, A. W. C. (1885) An account of the family of Hallen or Holland (de Mirabelle dit van Halen of Malines) 1280-1885 (Edinburgh).

[1564] Kusman, D. ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen ([1280]-1333). Haute finance et Lombards en Brabant dans le premier tiers du XIVe siècle’, Revue belge de philologie et d’histoire, Tome 77, fasc. 4 (1999), pp. 843-931, at <https://www.persee.fr/doc/rbph_0035-0818_1999_num_77_4_4392> (23 Nov 2022).

[1565] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), pp. 845-6.

[1566] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 847.

[1567] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 849, citing Archives de l’Etat à Gand, Chartes de Flandre supplément chronologique, no. 465. .

[1568] Stallaert, C. ‘Inventaire analytique des chartes concernant les seigneurs de la ville de Diest’ Compte rendu des séances de la Commission Royale d’Histoire ou Recueil de ses Bulletins, Series 4, Tome 3 (Brussels, 1876), p. 205.

[1569] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 859, citing “Archives de la Ville de Malines, Stadsrekeningen, SI, no. 1, fo 200r.

[1570] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), pp. 867-70.

[1571] Sauerland, H. V. (1902) Urkunden und Regesten zur Geschichte der Rheinlande aus dem vatikanischen Archiv (Bonn), Band I, 520, p. 248.

[1572] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 883.

[1573] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), pp. 889-90.

[1574] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), Annexes, pp. 917-25.

[1575] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 847, citing “ms. Goethals, B. R., no. 738, fo. 126r”.

[1576] Hallen (1885), p. 5.

[1577] Hallen (1885), p. 5.

[1578] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 864, footnote 117.

[1579] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 898.

[1580] Trazegnies, O. de (2018) Un anniversaire: il y a six cent cinquante ans (1365) les illusions perdues des sires de Hamal [as yet unpublished manuscript, copy sent by the author to Medieval Lands by email 14 Oct 2018], pp. 3-4.

[1581] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 861, footnote 100.

[1582] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 859, citing “Archives de la Ville de Malines, Stadsrekeningen, SI, no. 1, fo 200r.

[1583] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 883.

[1584] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 202.

[1585] De Potter F. ([1887]) Second Cartulaire de Gand (Gand), XXXIX, p. 62.

[1586] Fayen, A. (1909) Lettres de Jean XXII (Rome), Tome II 1ère partie 1325-1330 [Analecta Vaticano Belgica, Institut Historique Belge de Rome, Vol. III (1ère partie)], 2441, 2803, pp. 292, .

[1587] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 887, citing Rogghé, P. ‘Simon de Mirabello in Vlaanderen’, Appeltjes van het Meetjesland, Vol. 9 (1958), p. 21.

[1588] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), pp. 889, 892.

[1589] Du Chesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 565.

[1590] De Pauw, N. (1920) Cartulaire historique et généalogique des Artevelde (Brussels), p. 792.

[1591] Jalheau, C. F. (1791) Miroir des nobles de Hesbaye par Jacques de Hemricourt (Liège), p. 206.

[1592] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 881.

[1593] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 898, citing “Archives de l’Etat à Gand, Chartes des comtes de Flandre, Fonds autrichien, acte du 9 avril 1326”.

[1594] Du Chesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 565.

[1595] Buylaert (2011), p. 485, citing “De Ghellinck d’Elseghem Van Vaernewijk Chartes et documents concernant la famille van Vaernewijk, I, pp. 156-8”.

[1596] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 792.

[1597] Buylaert (2011), p. 485, citing “De Ghellinck d’Elseghem Van Vaernewijk Chartes et documents concernant la famille van Vaernewijk, I, pp. 156-8”.

[1598] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 792.

[1599] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[1600] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 59. footnote (4).

[1601] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, pp. 59, 61.

[1602] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 857.

[1603] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 861, footnote 100.

[1604] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 793.

[1605] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 901.

[1606] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 889.

[1607] Du Chesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 565.

[1608] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 793.

[1609] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 902.

[1610] Hallen (1885), Table I, after p. 71.

[1611] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 793.

[1612] Buylaert (2011), p. 485, citing “ADN, B 3679, fo 139v”.

[1613] Buylaert (2011), p. 486, citing “ARA, RK, nr. 1073, fo 28v, 1074, fo 7v”.

[1614] Buylaert (2011), p. 486, citing “ARA, RK, Rekeningen & registers, nr. 13683”.

[1615] Buylaert (2011), p. 486, citing “ARA, RK, Rekeningen & registers, nr. 13683”.

[1616] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 793.

[1617] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 793, citing “le manuscrit Goethals, Bibliothèque royale de Bruxelles, no. 738, fo. 126”.

[1618] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, 51, 52, 55, 58, pp. 158, 160, 161.

[1619] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, 22, p. 139.

[1620] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 159.

[1621] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 263.

[1622] Du Chesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 564.

[1623] Du Chesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 565.

[1624] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 568.

[1625] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 849, citing Archives de l’Etat à Gand, Chartes de Flandre supplément chronologique, no. 465. .

[1626] De Potter ([1887]) Second Cartulaire de Gand, XXXIX, p. 62.

[1627] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 791.

[1628] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 861, footnote 100.

[1629] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 859, citing “Archives de la Ville de Malines, Stadsrekeningen, SI, no. 1, fo 200r.

[1630] De Potter ([1887]) Second Cartulaire de Gand, XXXIX, p. 62.

[1631] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 791.

[1632] De Potter ([1887]) Second Cartulaire de Gand, XXXIX, p. 62.

[1633] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 791.

[1634] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 857.

[1635] De Potter ([1887]) Second Cartulaire de Gand, XXXIX, p. 62.

[1636] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 791.

[1637] Kusman ‘Jean de Mirabello dit van Haelen’ (1999), p. 857.

[1638] De Potter ([1887]) Second Cartulaire de Gand, XXXIX, p. 62.

[1639] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 791.

[1640] Du Chesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 565.

[1641] Stallaert ‘Diest’ (1876), p. 205.

[1642] Du Chesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 565.

[1643] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, 16, p. 138.

[1644] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, 16, p. 138.

[1645] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, 36, p. 148.

[1646] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 794.

[1647] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, 22, p. 139.

[1648] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 794.

[1649] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, 22, p. 139.

[1650] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, 16, p. 138.

[1651] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, 16, p. 138.

[1652] Le Grand ‘Mémoire sur l’ancienne ville de Ghistelles’, Annales de l’Académie d’Archeologie de Belgique, Tome XIV (Antrwerp, 1857), pp. 83-115,

[1653] Grootjans-Hulpiau, A. ‘Mémoire sur l’ancienne Maison de Ghistelles’, Annales de l’Académie d’Archeologie de Belgique, Tome XIV (Antrwerp, 1857), pp. 211-31.

[1654] Dumont (1775) Recueil généalogique de familles originaites des Pays-Bas ou y établies, Tome I (Rotterdam), pp. 153-.

[1655] Limburg-Stirum, T. Comte de (1868) La Cour des comtes de Flandre, leurs officiers héréditaires, I, Le Chambellan de Flandre et les Sires de Ghistelles (Gand), pp. 79-185.

[1656] Gailliard, J. (1857) Bruges et le Franc, Tome I (1857), pp. 80-2.

[1657] Galbert de Bruges, 117, p. 168.

[1658] Van De Putte (1843), Codex Diplomaticus, IV, p. 87.

[1659] Saint-Bertin (Poperinghe), 13, p. 15.

[1660] Van de Putte & Carton (1849) Furnes, p. 83.

[1661] Van De Putte (1843), Codex Diplomaticus, VII, p. 92.

[1662] Galbert de Bruges, 117, p. 168.

[1663] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 350.

[1664] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 104.

[1665] Lalaing (1849), Chartes et documents, p. 350.

[1666] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 104.

[1667] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LVII, p. 285.

[1668] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXI, p. 288.

[1669] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LVII, p. 285.

[1670] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XIV, p. xvii.

[1671] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XVII, p. xx.

[1672] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XVIII, p. xxi.

[1673] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XIII, p. xvii.

[1674] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XIV, p. xvii.

[1675] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XVI, p. xix.

[1676] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XVIII, p. xxi.

[1677] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 88.

[1678] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXII, p. xxvi.

[1679] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XIV, p. xvii.

[1680] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XIV, p. xvii.

[1681] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XIV, p. xvii.

[1682] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 86.

[1683] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 86.

[1684] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 213.

[1685] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 213.

[1686] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 213.

[1687] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 213.

[1688] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXIX, p. xxxvii.

[1689] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXIX, p. xxxvii.

[1690] De Wree [Vredius] (1642), Preuves de la Table II, p. 30.

[1691] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXVII, p. xxxiv.

[1692] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XIV, p. xvii.

[1693] Layettes du Trésor des Chartes I, 1133, p. 420.

[1694] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XVII, p. xx.

[1695] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XVIII, p. xxi.

[1696] Le Grand ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), Pièces justificatives, p. 127.

[1697] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXI, p. xxv.

[1698] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXV, p. xliii.

[1699] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXII, p. xxvi.

[1700] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 92.

[1701] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XVII, p. xx.

[1702] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXI, p. xxv.

[1703] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXV, p. xliii.

[1704] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 92.

[1705] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXV, p. xliii.

[1706] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXIII, p. xxvii.

[1707] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXIV, p. xxvii.

[1708] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXVIII, p. xxxv.

[1709] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXX, p. xxxviii.

[1710] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXI, p. xxxix.

[1711] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXII, p. xli.

[1712] Van de Putte, F. & Carton, C. (eds.) (1847) Chronicon Vormeselense (Bruges), XXXV, p. 49.

[1713] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXVIII, p. xxxv.

[1714] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXX, p. xxxviii.

[1715] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXX, p. xxxviii.

[1716] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXI, p. xxxix.

[1717] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 563.

[1718] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 563.

[1719] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXIII, p. xlii.

[1720] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXIII, p. xlii.

[1721] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXIII, p. xlii.

[1722] Warnkoenig (1846), Tome III, p. 349.

[1723] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXIV, p. xliii.

[1724] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXVIII, p. xlvii.

[1725] Buylaert (2011), p. 259.

[1726] Buylaert (2011), p. 259.

[1727] Buylaert (2011), p. 259.

[1728] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 107.

[1729] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 265.

[1730] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, LIV, p. cxvii.

[1731] Delepierre, O. (1841) Précis analytique des documents des archives de la Flandre-Occidentale à Bruges (Bruges), Vol. II, p. lix.

[1732] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, LIV, p. cxvii.

[1733] ES XIII 17.

[1734] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXIII, p. xlii.

[1735] Warnkoenig (1846), Tome III, p. 349.

[1736] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLIII, p. liii.

[1737] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLIII, p. liii.

[1738] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 15.

[1739] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXIV, p. xxvii.

[1740] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 94.

[1741] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXVIII, p. xxxv.

[1742] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 94.

[1743] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 214.

[1744] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXVIII, p. xxxv.

[1745] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXII, p. xli.

[1746] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXII, p. xli.

[1747] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXIV, p. xxvii.

[1748] Buylaert (2011), p. 258.

[1749] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXIII, p. xlii.

[1750] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, CCV, p. 774.

[1751] Warnkoenig (1846), Tome III, p. 349.

[1752] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXVIII, p. xlvii.

[1753] Buylaert (2011), p. 259.

[1754] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 123.

[1755] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 124.

[1756] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 214.

[1757] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 116.

[1758] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 780.

[1759] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 117.

[1760] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 780.

[1761] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 117.

[1762] Buylaert (2011), p. 259.

[1763] Limburg-Stirum (1868), pp. 129-30.

[1764] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XXXIX, p. xlviii.

[1765] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLI, p. li.

[1766] Le Grand ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), Pièces justificatives, p. 126.

[1767] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLVI, p. lx.

[1768] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLI, p. li.

[1769] Le Grand ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), Pièces justificatives, p. 145.

[1770] Saint-Genois (1806), Tome II, p. 33.

[1771] Kervyn de Lettenhove (1875), Vol. 21 (22?), pp. 212, 217-18.

[1772] Grootjans-Hulpiau, A. ‘Mémoire sur l’ancienne maison de Ghistelles’, Annales de l’Académie d’Archéologie de Belgique, Tome XIV (Antwerp, 1857), p. 214.

[1773] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 138.

[1774] Limburg-Stirum (1868), pp. 139-40.

[1775] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), pp. 214-5.

[1776] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 139, footnote (1).

[1777] ES I.2 231.

[1778] Le Parchemin (2002), p. 398, referring to an as yet unpublished study about the Haveskercke family. I am grateful to Bert M. Kamp for drawing my attention to this publication.

[1779] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 140, quoting “Cartul. Ms. d’Oudenbourg, p. 170, Archiv. de l’état à Bruges”.

[1780] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 140.

[1781] Dumont (1775), Tome I, p. 157.

[1782] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 140.

[1783] Raymaekers, F. J. ‘Chronicon Diestense’, Compte rendu des séances de la Commission Royale d’Histoire ou Recueil de ses Bulletins, Series 3, Tome 2 (Brussels, 1861), pp. 403 and 409.

[1784] Stallaert ‘Diest’ (1876), p. 226.

[1785] Stallaert ‘Diest’ (1876), p. 226.

[1786] Kervyn de Lettenhove (1875), Vol. 21 (22?), pp. 212, 217-18.

[1787] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, LII, p. xcviii.

[1788] De Pauw (1920) Artevelde, p. 793.

[1789] Buylaert (2011), p. 485, citing “ADN, B 3679, fo 139v”.

[1790] Buylaert (2011), p. 486, citing “ARA, RK, nr. 1073, fo 28v, 1074, fo 7v”.

[1791] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLI, p. li.

[1792] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLI, p. li.

[1793] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLI, p. li.

[1794] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLI, p. li.

[1795] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 136.

[1796] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 780.

[1797] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 780.

[1798] Vander Haer, F. (1611) Les chastelains de Lille (Lille), p. 266 (no source citation).

[1799] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 127.

[1800] Leuridan, T. (1903) Epigraphie ou receuil des inscriptions du département du Nord ou du diocèse de Cambrai, Tome I (Lille) (Société d’Etudes de la province de Cambrai, Mémoires, Tome VIII), XI, p. 60. I am grateful to François de Boisdeffre for sending this reference by email 3 May 2022.

[1801] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 780.

[1802] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 780.

[1803] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, LII, p. xcviii.

[1804] ES VII 96.

[1805] Stallaert, C. ‘Inventaire analytique des chartes concernant les seigneurs de la ville de Diest’ Compte rendu des séances de la Commission Royale d’Histoire ou Recueil de ses Bulletins, Series 4, Tome 3 (Brussels, 1876), p. 226.

[1806] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 143.

[1807] Limburg-Stirum (1868), pp. 141-2.

[1808] Gauthier, J. (1883) Inventaire sommaire des archives départementales antérieures à 1790, Archives civiles série B, Chambre des comptes de Franche-Comté, Tome I, Département du Doubs (Besançon) (“Inventaire sommaire des archives du Doubs (1883)”), B. 28, p. 18.

[1809] Inventaire sommaire des archives du Doubs (1883), B. 28, p. 18.

[1810] Buylaert (2011), p. 264.

[1811] Buylaert (2011), p. 261.

[1812] Duchesne (1621) Châtillon, pp. 602, 604, no citation reference.

[1813] Buylaert (2011), p. 261.

[1814] Inventaire sommaire des archives du Doubs (1883), B. 28, p. 18.

[1815] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, LII, p. cii.

[1816] Buylaert (2011), p. 261.

[1817] Buylaert (2011), p. 262.

[1818] Buylaert (2011), p. 265.

[1819] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 253.

[1820] Buylaert (2011), p. 267.

[1821] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 221.

[1822] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 216.

[1823] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 217.

[1824] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 238.

[1825] Buylaert (2011), p. 262.

[1826] Balthau, E. ‘Robrecht van Massemen, heer van Massemen, Westrem, Hemelveerdegem, Beerlegem, Sint-Martens-Lierde, Sint-Maria-Lierde, Parike, Leeuwergem en Elene’, Zottegems Genootschap voor Geschiedenis en Oudheidkunde, Handelingen, VII (1995), p. 153, available at <https://www.academia.edu/> (22 Nov 2020).

[1827] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 225.

[1828] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 160.

[1829] Wauters (1855), Tome 2, p. 284, no source citation.

[1830] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 160.

[1831] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 160.

[1832] Limburg-Stirum (1868), pp. 172-3, quoting “De Ram, Docum. relatifs au pays de Liège, vers 69, 70 et 291 et 291”.

[1833] Limburg-Stirum (1868), pp. 173-4, and Pièces justificatives XLIX, p. lxvi.

[1834] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 174, citing “Chronique de Monstrelet, II, p. 290, edit. de Douet d’Arcq”.

[1835] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 225.

[1836] Inventaire sommaire des archives du Doubs (1883), B. 28, p. 18.

[1837] Inventaire sommaire des archives du Doubs (1883), B. 533, p. 227.

[1838] Inventaire sommaire des archives du Doubs (1883), B. 28, p. 18.

[1839] Clerc, E. (1846) Essai sur l’histoire de la Franche-Comté (Besançon), Tome II, p. 254, no citation reference.

[1840] Clerc (1846), Tome II, p. 264, footnote (2), no citation reference.

[1841] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 161.

[1842] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 175.

[1843] Limburg-Stirum (1868), pp. 172-3, quoting “De Ram, Docum. relatifs au pays de Liège, vers 69, 70 et 291 et 291”.

[1844] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 176.

[1845] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 175.

[1846] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 162.

[1847] Buylaert (2011), p. 262.

[1848] Damen, M. ‘Prelaten, edelen en steden. De samenstelling van de Staten van Brabant in de vijftiende eeuw’, Bulletin de la Commission royale d’histoire, Académie royale de Belgique, Tome 182 (2016), p. 84, footnote 84, citing “RKB 17145 fo. 21r”, consulted at <https://www.persee.fr/doc/bcrh_0001-415x_2016_num_182_1_4335> (24 Nov 2020).

[1849] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 253.

[1850] Damen ‘Prelaten, edelen en steden. Brabant’ (2016), p. 84, footnote 84.

[1851] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 161.

[1852] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 161.

[1853] Coussemaker ‘Quelques épitaphes’ (1857), p. 300.

[1854] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 253.

[1855] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 162.

[1856] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 253.

[1857] Limburg-Stirum (1868), pp. 162-3.

[1858] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 163.

[1859] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 221.

[1860] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 261.

[1861] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 221.

[1862] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 221.

[1863] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 261.

[1864] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 261.

[1865] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 261.

[1866] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 261.

[1867] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 221.

[1868] Duchesne (1639) Béthune, Preuves, p. 221.

[1869] Buylaert (2011), p. 261.

[1870] Buylaert (2011), p. 261.

[1871] Buylaert (2011), pp. 261-2.

[1872] Buylaert (2011), p. 265.

[1873] Limburg-Stirum (1868), pp. 143-4, citing “Acte de cette date, aux archives de N. D. à Bruges”.

[1874] Buylaert (2011), p. 261.

[1875] Buylaert (2011), pp. 261-2.

[1876] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, LII, p. cii.

[1877] Buylaert (2011), p. 261.

[1878] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLI, p. li.

[1879] Saint-Genois (1806), Tome II, p. 33.

[1880] Saint-Genois (1806), Tome II, p. 34.

[1881] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 13.

[1882] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 135.

[1883] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 135, citing “De Potter & Broeckaert, Geschied. van Aeltre, p. 18” [not found].

[1884] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 135, citing “De Potter & Broeckaert, Geschied. van Aeltre, p. 18” [not found].

[1885] Le Grand ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), Pièces justificatives, p. 129.

[1886] Buylaert (2011), p. 804.

[1887] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 135, citing “De Potter & Broeckaert, Geschied. van Aeltre, p. 18” [not found].

[1888] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 135, citing “De Potter & Broeckaert, Geschied. van Aeltre, p. 18” [not found].

[1889] Buylaert (2011), p. 259.

[1890] Buylaert (2011), p. 438, quoting “ARA, Oorkonden van Vlaanderen, 1e reeks, no. 2040”.

[1891] Le Grand ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), Pièces justificatives, p. 129.

[1892] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 141.

[1893] DuLong, J. P. ‘The Dudzeele and Straten ancestry of Catherine de Baillon’ Part 1, Michigan’s Habitant Heritage, Vol. 32 #3 (Jul 2011), pp. 129-30. .

[1894] Jetté, DuLong, Gagné, Moreau ‘From Catherine Baillon to Charlemagne’ (1999), pp. 186-7.

[1895] Dumont (1775), Tome I, pp. 157, 165.

[1896] Limburg-Stirum (1868), pp. 137-40.

[1897] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 1 (Jul 2011), p. 119.

[1898] Jean Bunot, by emails dated 17 and 19 Mar 2023. I am grateful to him for discussing the tricky questions relating to Roger van Gistel.

[1899] DuLong. ‘Dudzeele and Straten’ Part 1, and Part 2, Vol. 32 #4 (Oct 2011), available at <http://habitant.org/articles/DuLong,%20The%20Dudzeele%20and%20Straten%20Ancestry%20of%20Catherine%20de%20Baillon,%20Both%20Parts%20(2011).pdf> (8 Mar 2023). Link sent by Georges Sarrazin and Jean Bunot, by emails 29 Jan 2023 and 11 Feb 2023.

[1900] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 1 (Jul 2011), p. 121 (various sources cited).

[1901] Buylaert (2011), p. 210.

[1902] Espinoy (1631), p. 289.

[1903] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 2 (Oct 2011), pp. 160-1.

[1904] Buylaert (2011), pp. 210-11.

[1905] Buylaert (2011), pp. 210-11.

[1906] Buylaert (2011), pp. 211, 261.

[1907] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 1 (Jul 2011), p. 120, and Part 2 (Oct 2011), pp. 156, 159.

[1908] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 2 (Oct 2011), p. 159.

[1909] Buylaert (2011), p. 763.

[1910] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 2 (Oct 2011), pp. 156-7.

[1911] Buylaert (2011), p. 211.

[1912] Buylaert (2011), p. 211.

[1913] ES VII 97.

[1914] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 1 (Jul 2011), p. 119, quoting Piot, C. (1877) Notice historique et généalogique de la maison de Straten (Brussels), pp. 60-1 (which cites “Comptes en rouleaux, no. 2316, année 1377-1378”).

[1915] Buylaert (2011), pp. 211, 261.

[1916] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 1 (Jul 2011), p. 120, quoting Piot (1877), pp. 60-3 [not seen].

[1917] Buylaert (2011), p. 262.

[1918] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 1 (Jul 2011), p. 120, and Part 2 (Oct 2011), p. 158.

[1919] Dumont (1775), Tome I, p. 165.

[1920] Dumont (1775), Tome I, p. 166.

[1921] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 2 (Oct 2011), pp. 157-8.

[1922] ES XIII 17.

[1923] Buylaert (2011), pp. 211, 261.

[1924] Buylaert (2011), p. 263.

[1925] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 2 (Oct 2011), p. 157.

[1926] Gailliard (1857), Bruges et le Franc, Tome I, p. 95.

[1927] Buylaert (2011), p. 267.

[1928] Buylaert (2011), p. 272.

[1929] ES XIII 32.

[1930] Buylaert (2011), p. 272.

[1931] DuLong ‘Dudzeele and Straten’, Part 2 (Oct 2011), p. 157, citing Piot (1877), p. 61 [not seen].

[1932] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 350/902 in the digitalised copy.

[1933] Buylaert (2011), p. 238.

[1934] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 905.

[1935] Espinoy (1632), Livre 2, Chap. XXXI, p. 68, citing “Eschevins de la Keure à Gand...fol. xxx”.

[1936] Vredius, O. (1643) Genealogiæ comitum Flandriæ, Pars secunda (Bruges), Pars secunda, pp. 276-7, citing “En ses memoir. MS - Damhouder”.

[1937] Vredius (1643), Pars secunda, p. 277, citing “En ses memoir. MS - Grimarezius”.

[1938] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), pp. 218-19.

[1939] Buylaert (2011), p. 587.

[1940] Espinoy (1632), Livre 2 (1632), Chap. XXXI, p. 68, citing “Eschevins de la Keure à Gand...fol. xxx”.

[1941] Buylaert (2011), p. 272.

[1942] Buylaert (2011), p. 279.

[1943] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (third part 1900), p. 328.

[1944] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (third part 1900), p. 329.

[1945] Buylaert (2011), p. 281.

[1946] Buylaert (2011), p. 281.

[1947] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (third part 1900), p. 328.

[1948] Buylaert (2011), p. 280.

[1949] Buylaert (2011), p. 281.

[1950] Gailliard (1857), Bruges et le Franc, Tome I, p. 96.

[1951] Gailliard (1857), Bruges et le Franc, Tome I, p. 97.

[1952] Buylaert (2011), p. 282.

[1953] Gailliard (1857), Bruges et le Franc, Tome I, p. 97.

[1954] Gailliard (1857), Bruges et le Franc, Tome I, pp. 97-100.

[1955] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (third part 1900), p. 323.

[1956] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (third part 1900), p. 327.

[1957] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (third part 1900), p. 323.

[1958] Limburg-Stirum (1868), p. 127.

[1959] ES VII 96.

[1960] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 780.

[1961] Vander Haer, F. (1611) Les chastelains de Lille (Lille), p. 266 (no source citation).

[1962] ES VII 96.

[1963] Buylaert (2011), p. 260.

[1964] Leuridan (1903) Epigraphie du Nord, Tome I, XI, p. 60.

[1965] Leuridan (1903) Epigraphie du Nord, Tome I, XI, p. 60.

[1966] Buylaert (2011), p. 260.

[1967] Père Anselme, Tome VI, p. 781.

[1968] Buylaert (2011), p. 264.

[1969] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 270.

[1970] Buylaert (2011), p. 264.

[1971] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 908.

[1972] Buylaert (2011), p. 265.

[1973] Buylaert (2011), p. 265.

[1974] Buylaert (2011), p. 265.

[1975] Buylaert (2011), p. 276.

[1976] Espinoy (1632), Livre 2, Chap. XXXI, p. 70.

[1977] Père Anselme, Tome II, p. 768.

[1978] Père Anselme, Tome III, p. 908.

[1979] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 269.

[1980] Buylaert (2011), p. 266.

[1981] Buylaert (2011), p. 266.

[1982] Buylaert (2011), p. 266.

[1983] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 31.

[1984] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 31.

[1985] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 31.

[1986] Buylaert (2011), p. 270.

[1987] Buylaert (2011), pp. 272-7.

[1988] Buylaert (2011), p. 277.

[1989] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (third part 1900), pp. 345-6.

[1990] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (third part 1900), p. 346.

[1991] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (third part 1900), pp. 345-6.

[1992] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 30, footnote 70, citing Lannoy, A. de ‘A propos des Baudrenghien’, Le Parchemin, no. 183 (May-June 1976), pp. 146-7.

[1993] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 30.

[1994] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 30, footnote 70, citing Lannoy, A. de ‘A propos des Baudrenghien’, Le Parchemin, no. 183 (May-June 1976), pp. 146-7.

[1995] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 271.

[1996] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 271.

[1997] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), pp. 270-1.

[1998] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 270.

[1999] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 270.

[2000] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 270.

[2001] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), pp. 270-1.

[2002] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), pp. 279-80.

[2003] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), pp. 270-1.

[2004] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 279.

[2005] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), pp. 278-9.

[2006] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 279.

[2007] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 279, footnote (1).

[2008] Gailliard (1857), Bruges et le Franc, Tome I, pp. 103-6.

[2009] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), pp. 270-1.

[2010] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), pp. 270-1.

[2011] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 238.

[2012] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 238.

[2013] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLI, p. li.

[2014] Saint-Genois (1806), Tome II, p. 34.

[2015] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 30-1.

[2016] Limburg-Stirum (1868), pp. 135-6, citing “De Potter & Broeckaert, Geschied. van Aeltre, p. 18” [not found].

[2017] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 30.

[2018] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[2019] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 278.

[2020] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 278.

[2021] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[2022] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 30-1.

[2023] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 215.

[2024] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 215.

[2025] Kervyn de Lettenhove (1875), Vol. 21 (22?), p. 215.

[2026] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[2027] Leuridan ‘La Châtellenie de Lille - IV. Le Ferrain’ (1886), p. 339.

[2028] Leuridan ‘La Châtellenie de Lille - IV. Le Ferrain’ (1886), p. 339.

[2029] Leuridan ‘La Châtellenie de Lille - IV. Le Ferrain’ (1886), p. 340.

[2030] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[2031] Buylaert (2011), p. 267.

[2032] Buylaert (2011), p. 268.

[2033] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 32.

[2034] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 581.

[2035] Buylaert (2011), p. 268.

[2036] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 32.

[2037] Buylaert (2011), p. 268.

[2038] Buylaert (2011), p. 268.

[2039] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), p. 269.

[2040] Lalaing (1849) Maldeghem, Chartes et documents, p. 425.

[2041] ES XIII 17.

[2042] Buylaert (2011), p. 263.

[2043] ES XIII 17.

[2044] Buylaert (2011), p. 265.

[2045] Buylaert (2011), p. 265.

[2046] Buylaert (2011), p. 266.

[2047] Buylaert (2011), p. 266.

[2048] Buylaert (2011), p. 265.

[2049] Buylaert (2011), p. 265.

[2050] Buylaert (2011), p. 266.

[2051] Buylaert (2011), p. 266.

[2052] Buylaert (2011), p. 268.

[2053] Buylaert (2011), p. 265.

[2054] Buylaert (2011), p. 266.

[2055] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 212, citing Colpaert Avelgem, p. 211.

[2056] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 36.

[2057] Buylaert (2011), p. 275.

[2058] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 36, footnote 89.

[2059] Buylaert (2011), pp. 275, 277-81.

[2060] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 28, footnote (6), citing Bibliotheca Belgica, t. X (no page number).

[2061] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 28, footnote (6), citing Gailliard Bruges et le Franc, t. I, p. 89.

[2062] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 28.

[2063] Buylaert (2011), pp. 275, 278.

[2064] Buylaert (2011), p. 279.

[2065] Buylaert (2011), pp. 275, 278.

[2066] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 36.

[2067] Buylaert (2011), p. 280.

[2068] Buylaert (2011), p. 282.

[2069] Buylaert (2011), pp. 275, 278.

[2070] Buylaert (2011), p. 266.

[2071] Buylaert (2011), p. 264.

[2072] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 223.

[2073] Grootjans-Hulpiau ‘Ghistelles’ (1857), p. 223.

[2074] De Persecutione Ecclesiæ Ninivensis, MGH SS XXV, p. 554.

[2075] De Persecutione Ecclesiæ Ninivensis, MGH SS XXV, p. 554.

[2076] Duvivier (1898), Tome I, p. 227.

[2077] Duvivier (1898), Tome I, p. 61.

[2078] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Pars Tertia, Caput XXXIV, p. 1153.

[2079] Historia Fundationis Ecclesiæ Ninivensis, MGH SS XXV, p. 553.

[2080] De Persecutione Ecclesiæ Ninivensis, MGH SS XXV, p. 554.

[2081] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, III, p. 753.

[2082] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, XCVI, p. 104.

[2083] Eename, 369, p. 353.

[2084] Historia Fundationis Ecclesiæ Ninivensis, MGH SS XXV, p. 553.

[2085] Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon 1138, MGH SS XXV, p. 530.

[2086] Historia Fundationis Ecclesiæ Ninivensis, MGH SS XXV, p. 553.

[2087] Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon 1138, MGH SS XXV, p. 530.

[2088] De Persecutione Ecclesiæ Ninivensis, MGH SS XXV, p. 554.

[2089] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LIV, p. 541.

[2090] Historia Fundationis Ecclesiæ Ninivensis, MGH SS XXV, p. 553.

[2091] Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon 1138, MGH SS XXV, p. 530.

[2092] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘ p. 4.

[2093] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, III, p. 753.

[2094] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘ p. 4.

[2095] Analecta Præmonstratensia (2001), Vol. 77-78, p. 64, snippet view in Google Books.

[2096] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, pp. 283-98.

[2097] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, pp. 283-4.

[2098] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LIV, p. 541.

[2099] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, XLIII, p. 780.

[2100] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LX, p. 799.

[2101] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXI, p. 808.

[2102] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 285.

[2103] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 285.

[2104] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 285.

[2105] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCXXX, p. 918.

[2106] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 285.

[2107] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCLI, p. 942.

[2108] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 285.

[2109] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 285.

[2110] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 285.

[2111] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 285.

[2112] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 285.

[2113] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCLXXXV, p. 971.

[2114] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCXCV, p. 979.

[2115] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCXCV, p. 979.

[2116] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 86.

[2117] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 286, citing “les Cartulaires de l’hôpital Saint-Jean” [no precise citation reference].

[2118] Trazegnies ‘Wedergraet‘ (2016), p. 38, citing Goffin, R. ‘Généalogies nivelloises’, Annales de la Société Archéologique et Folklorique de Nivelles et de Brabant Wallon, Tome XV (1951), p. 116.

[2119] Galesloot, L. ‘Revendication de la terre de Wedergrate près de Ninove (1445-1454)’, Annales de la Société d’Emulation pour l’étude de l’Histoire et des Antiquités de Flandre, Tome XXXII (Bruges, 1883), p. 6.

[2120] Goethals (1859) Beaufort-Spontin, p. 151.

[2121] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 286, footnote 2.

[2122] Goethals (1859) Beaufort-Spontin, p. 153.

[2123] Van de Perre & Van Hauwe ‘Margareta van Ledeberg’ (1992), p. 65.

[2124] Van de Perre & Van Hauwe ‘Margareta van Ledeberg’ (1992), p. 64.

[2125] Galesloot ‘Revendication de Wedergrate’ (1883), p. 9.

[2126] Ursel ‘Donbelberg’ (2005), p. 335, citing Regaus, B. Hafflighenum Illustratum, Tome IV, De Prioratu Wavriensi, cols. 146-7. .

[2127] Wauters (1855), Tome 1, p. 286, citing “les Cartulaires de l’hôpital Saint-Jean” [no precise citation reference].

[2128] Trazegnies, O. de ‘Histoire des seigneurs et princes de Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, [as yet unpublished manuscript, copy sent by the author to Medieval Lands by email 14 Oct 2018], pp. 1-44 (expanding and correcting his article in Le Parchemin, no. 361 (Jan-Feb 2006), pp. 2-22).

[2129] Van Den Berghe, M. A. ‘De oorspronkelijke heren van Steenhuize’, Het Land van Aalst, Vol. 40 (1988), pp. 161-219.

[2130] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘ p. 4.

[2131] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, III, p. 753.

[2132] Analecta Præmonstratensia (2001), Vol. 77-78, p. 64, snippet view in Google Books.

[2133] Analecta Præmonstratensia (2001), Vol. 77-78, p. 64, snippet view in Google Books.

[2134] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 171, citing Soens, E. ‘Het domein der Premonstratenzerabdij van Ninove’, Analecta Præmonstratensia, Tome IV (1928), pp. 260-93, and Vangassen, H. F. (1949) Geschiedenis van Ninove, Deel II (no page reference).

[2135] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, XXII, p. 767.

[2136] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LIV, p. 792.

[2137] Analecta Præmonstratensia (2001), Vol. 77-78, p. 64, snippet view in Google Books.

[2138] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, XXXVIII, p. 777.

[2139] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXIX, p. 812.

[2140] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, XLVIII, XLIX, pp. 784, 786.

[2141] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXIX, p. 812.

[2142] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXIX, p. 812.

[2143] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXXII, p. 814.

[2144] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXIX, p. 812.

[2145] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXXII, p. 814.

[2146] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXIX, p. 812.

[2147] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXXII, p. 814.

[2148] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXIX, p. 812.

[2149] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXXII, p. 814.

[2150] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, XCVI, p. 822.

[2151] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CXXI, p. 838.

[2152] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CXXI, p. 838.

[2153] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXIX, p. 812.

[2154] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, LXXXII, p. 814.

[2155] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 173, citing “Rijksarchief Ronse (“R.A.R.”), Archief van de St.-Adriaansabdij te Geraardsbergen. Inv. 3 F^o v-7r”.

[2156] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 9-10.

[2157] Trazegnies (2016) Wedergraet, p. 9, and Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 8.

[2158] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 9, 37.

[2159] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 176, quoting “Rijksarchief Kortrijk (“R.A.K.”), Fonds Collens. Cartularium heren van Spiere, 457 f^o. 42v”.

[2160] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 177, citing “Colpaert J. Avelgem p. 180, met verwijzing naar ADN B. 1570 Cartulaire rouge, f^o 51v-51r”, and “Archives départementales de Lille (“A.D.L.”), 1570, 51v”.

[2161] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 18-20.

[2162] Gand Saint-Pierre, 808, p. 359.

[2163] Gand Saint-Pierre, 841, p. 366.

[2164] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 176, quoting “R.A.K., Fonds Collens”.

[2165] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 16, citing “Warlop” [no precise citation reference].

[2166] Gand Saint-Pierre, 808, p. 359.

[2167] Gand Saint-Pierre, 841, p. 366.

[2168] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 182, citing “R.A.G., Fonds St.-Pietersabdij, Charter 881” and Colpaert J. Avelgem XX, p. 300, and Gand Saint-Pierre, 881, p. 385 (French translation of part).

[2169] Gand Saint-Pierre, 938, p. 438.

[2170] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 182, citing “Archief O.L.V. hospitaal Oudenaarde, Charter 498” and Colpaert J. Avelgem XXVI, p. 305.

[2171] Buylaert (2011), p. 351, citing Santens & Castelain ‘De heerlijkheid en de heren van Hemsrode 1283-1990’, Jaarboek van de Geschied- en Oudheidkundige Kring “De Gaverstreke”, 18 (1990), p. 225. .

[2172] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 17, citing Van Den Eeckhout, J. M. ‘Le rôle d’armes Dupuy. Un armorial de chevaliers flamands du début du XIVe sièle’, Le Parchemin, no.397 (Jan-Feb 2012), p. 28.

[2173] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 17, footnote 41, citing Bibliothèque nationale de France, Classes, “L’enfance au Moyen Âge, Les âges de la vie, Les étapes de l’enfance” at <http://classes.bnf.fr/ema/ages/index3.htm> (21 Dec 2020).

[2174] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 182, citing “R.A.G., Fonds St.-Pietersabdij, Charter 881” and Colpaert J. Avelgem XX, p. 300, and Gand Saint-Pierre, 881, p. 385 (French translation of part).

[2175] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 183, quoting “R.A.G., Fonds charters Graven van Vlaanderen. Gaillard, 854”.

[2176] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 184, quoting “A.D.L., B.1561 f^o 152v”.

[2177] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 182, citing “Archief O.L.V. hospitaal Oudenaarde, Charter 498” and Colpaert J. Avelgem XXVI, p. 305.

[2178] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), pp. 186, 188, citing “A.D.L., B.4061/6419”.

[2179] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 20.

[2180] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 182, citing “Archief O.L.V. hospitaal Oudenaarde, Charter 498” and Colpaert J. Avelgem XXVI, p. 305.

[2181] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 176, quoting “R.A.K., Fonds Collens”.

[2182] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 14.

[2183] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, XLIII, p. liii.

[2184] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 15.

[2185] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 184, quoting “A.D.I., B.1561 f^o 152v”.

[2186] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 182, citing “Archief O.L.V. hospitaal Oudenaarde, Charter 498” and Colpaert J. Avelgem XXVI, p. 305.

[2187] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 188, quoting “R:A:R:, Fonds Beaulieu, Charter 1318” and Colpaert J. Avelgem, p. 193.

[2188] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 189, quoting “A.D.L., Cartulaire de Flandres 6, B.1566 f^o 104v-105r”.

[2189] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), pp. 190, 216, citing “A.D.L., Chambre des comptes de Lille, B. 254/7070” and “Analyse Inventaire Trésor des chartes, T. 1, p. 207”.

[2190] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 5, 20.

[2191] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 5-8.

[2192] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 194, citing “Stadsarchief Gent (“S.A.G.”) Gentsch Charterboek f^o. 32-33”.

[2193] Kervyn de Lettenhove (1875), Vol. 21 (22?), pp. 213, 220, 223.

[2194] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), pp. 192-3, citing “S.A.G. Gentsch Charterboek f^o. 32-33”.

[2195] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 194, citing “S.A.G. Gentsch Charterboek f^o. 32-33”.

[2196] Buylaert (2011), p. 650.

[2197] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 196, citing “Fonds Corroy le Château, Seigneurie de Sweveghem 2662, Akte 14 mei 1365”.

[2198] Buylaert (2011), p. 651.

[2199] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), pp. 196, 198, no source citation.

[2200] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 198.

[2201] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 198, quoting “S.A.G. St. v.g., VI f^o 249v”.

[2202] Kervyn de Lettenhove (1875), Vol. 21 (22?), pp. 213, 220, 223.

[2203] Buylaert (2011), p. 650.

[2204] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 198, quoting “S.A.G. St. v.g., VI f^o 249v”.

[2205] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 198, quoting “S.A.G. St. v.g., VI f^o 249v”.

[2206] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 22, citing Delvaux, T. (2007) Le sang de Saint-Omer. De la croisade à la quenouille (Paillart, Abbeville) [no page reference].

[2207] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 204, quoting “S.A.G. St. v.g., III f^o 296v”.

[2208] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), pp. 196, 198, no source citation.

[2209] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 198, quoting “S.A.G. St. v.g., VI f^o 249v”.

[2210] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 203, quoting Sanderus, A. (1641) Flandria Illustrata (Amsterdam), no page citation.

[2211] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 29.

[2212] Buylaert (2011), p. 718.

[2213] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 30.

[2214] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2215] Buylaert (2011), p. 674.

[2216] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2217] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 6, quoting “no. 12492”, and Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 205, quoting “Archives départementales de Lille, Fonds Rekenkamer, B.1555 nr. 12492”.

[2218] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2219] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 206, quoting “A.D.L. Fonds Rekenkamer B 5647-5662”.

[2220] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 30, footnote 70, citing Lannoy, A. de ‘A propos des Baudrenghien’, Le Parchemin, no. 183 (May-June 1976), pp. 146-7.

[2221] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 210, quoting “Stadsarchief Brugge (“S.A.B.”), Portersboek 1418-1434 f^o. 49r”.

[2222] Buylaert (2011), p. 654.

[2223] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 210.

[2224] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 33.

[2225] Buylaert (2011), p. 653.

[2226] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 210, quoting “S.A.B., Portersboek 1418-1434 f^o. 49r”.

[2227] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 212, quoting “R.A.K., Fonds Groeninghe Charter 10 maart 1426, nr. 60/2” and Colpaert Avelgem, XXIX, p. 308”.

[2228] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 213, quoting “S.A.B., Stadsrekeningen 1435-1436 f^o 73v-82v”.

[2229] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 213, quoting “S.A.B., Stadsrekeningen 1435-1436 f^o 73v-82v”.

[2230] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 212, citing Colpaert Avelgem, p. 211.

[2231] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 36.

[2232] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 34.

[2233] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 161.

[2234] Buylaert (2011), p. 266.

[2235] Buylaert (2011), p. 614.

[2236] Buylaert (2011), p. 654.

[2237] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 30.

[2238] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 216.

[2239] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 186, citing “A.D.L., B.4061/6419”.

[2240] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), pp. 190, 216, citing “A.D.L., Chambre des comptes de Lille, B. 254/7070” and “Analyse Inventaire Trésor des chartes, T. 1, p. 207”.

[2241] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 196, citing “Fonds Corroy le Château, Seigneurie de Sweveghem 2662, Akte 14 mei 1365”.

[2242] Buylaert (2011), p. 650.

[2243] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 217, citing “Rijksarchief Namur (“R.A.N.”), Fonds Corroy le Château, Seigneurie de Sweveghem 2662, Charter van “den andere dach in aprille” 1367”.

[2244] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 5-8.

[2245] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 217, citing “R.A.R., Oud Gemeente-archief Steenhuize. Verzameling van akten. Verhef over leengoed ‘te Bever’ 20 april 1366”.

[2246] Buylaert (2011), p. 650.

[2247] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 217, citing “R.A.N., Fonds Corroy le Château, Seigneurie de Sweveghem 2662, Charter van “den andere dach in aprille” 1367”.

[2248] Buylaert (2011), p. 651.

[2249] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2250] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2251] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 5, quoting “no. 12491”.

[2252] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2253] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2254] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 40-1.

[2255] Buylaert (2011), p. 521.

[2256] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 217, citing “R.A.G., Graven van Vlaanderen, Fonds Wyffels, nr. 652”, and Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2257] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2258] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 40-1.

[2259] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 218, citing “R.A.G., Fonds Corroy, Sweveghem, nr. 2662. Charter 16.03.1414”.

[2260] Buylaert (2011), p. 653.

[2261] Hemricourt (1673), p. 93.

[2262] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2263] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2264] Buylaert (2011), p. 653.

[2265] Buylaert (2011), p. 653.

[2266] Buylaert (2011), p. 655.

[2267] Buylaert (2011), p. 653.

[2268] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, pp. 40-1.

[2269] Hemricourt (1673), p. 93.

[2270] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2271] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2272] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 43.

[2273] Buylaert (2011), p. 655.

[2274] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 43.

[2275] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 43.

[2276] Buylaert (2011), p. 653.

[2277] Buylaert (2011), p. 653.

[2278] Buylaert (2011), p. 655.

[2279] Buylaert (2011), p. 655.

[2280] Van Den Berghe ‘Steenhuize’ (1988), p. 217, citing “R.A.G., I, nr. 708”.

[2281] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 43.

[2282] Buylaert (2011), p. 652.

[2283] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 42, citing “Wiktor Losenko” and De Kerckhove dit van der Varent, D. ‘Histoire de la famille de Baronage’, Le Parchemin, no. 378 (Nov-Dec 2008), pp. 424-65.

[2284] Annales de la Société d’Emulation pour l’étude de l’histoire et des antiquités de la Flandre, Tome II, 2e Série (Bruges, 1844), Merckemensia, p. 314.

[2285] Buylaert (2011), p. 310.

[2286] Buylaert (2011), p. 214, citing "Bouly de Lesdain. L. ‘Généalogie de la famille van den Eechoute’, Middelaar tussen de genealogische navorsers, 94 (1961), pp. 178-9.

[2287] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes (second part 1898), p. 295.

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[2321] Cambron, Part 1, Cartarum de Roseria, XIV, p. 362.

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[2418] Van de Perre & Van Hauwe ‘De Geschiedenis van Denderwindeke. Deel II’ (1992), p. 35, citing “Beveren, RA, Abdij Ninove, Supplementen”.

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[2425] Franquinet (1874), Annexes, XV, p. 91.

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[2427] Van de Perre & Van Hauwe ‘De Geschiedenis van Denderwindeke. Deel II’ (1992), pp. 37, 38, citing “Gent, Stadsarchief, serie 301, nr. 39, fo. 183”, and Uyttebrouck, A. (1975) Le gouvernement du duché de Brabant au Moyen-Age (1355-1430) (Brussels), p. 682.

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[2430] Galesloot ‘Revendication de Wedergrate’ (1883), p. 14.

[2431] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[2432] Van de Perre & Van Hauwe ‘De Geschiedenis van Denderwindeke. Deel II’ (1992), p. 37, citing “Brussel, ARA, KAB, nr. 6457, fo. 106”.

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[2435] Trazegnies (2016) Wedergraet, p. 35.

[2436] De Raadt (1903) Sceaux, Vol. IV, p. 50.

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[2439] Trazegnies (2016) Wedergraet, p. 19.

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[2509] Eename, 58, p. 53.

[2510] Eename, 58, p. 53.

[2511] Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis 17, MGH SS XIII, p. 255.

[2512] Genealogiæ Scriptoris Fusniacensis 17, MGH SS XIII, p. 255.

[2513] Eename, 375, p. 357, dating at <https://www.diplomata-belgica.be/charter_details_fr.php?dibe_id=1063> (3 Apr 2020).

[2514] Eename, 373, p. 355.

[2515] Eename, 375, p. 357, dating at <https://www.diplomata-belgica.be/charter_details_fr.php?dibe_id=1063> (3 Apr 2020).

[2516] Gisleberti Chronicon Hanoniense, MGH SS XXI, p. 506.

[2517] Analectes pour servir à l’histoire ecclésiastique de la Belgique, Tome VI (1869), p. 55.

[2518] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars IV, XIV, p. 573.

[2519] Michel (1840), p. 154.

[2520] Duvivier (1903), Tome II, 81, p. 166.

[2521] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CV, CVI, pp. 828-9.

[2522] Le Carpentier (1664), Part IV, Preuves, p. 25.

[2523] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars IV, XIV, p. 573.

[2524] Cambron, Part 2, Cartarum de Lumbisa, XXIII, p. 751.

[2525] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CV, CVI, pp. 828-9.

[2526] Le Carpentier (1664), Part IV, Preuves, p. 25.

[2527] Delisle, L. (ed.) (1856) Catalogue des actes de Philippe-Auguste (Paris), 1594, p. 361.

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[2529] Delisle, L. ‘Notice sur le cartulaire du comté de Rethel’, Annuaire-Bulletin de la société de l’histoire de France, Année 1867, 2ème partie, 40, p. 20.

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[2532] Delisle (1867), 40, p. 20.

[2533] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 550.

[2534] Laurent, P. (ed.) (1894) Revue Historique Ardennaise (Paris), Tome I, A propos des fêtes du centenaire de la réunion de la principauté de Salm à la France, p. 44.

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[2536] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLXXIII, p. 753.

[2537] Cambron, Part 1, XLIX, p. 135.

[2538] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2539] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 550.

[2540] Cambron, Part II, XXXIV, p. 583.

[2541] Cambron, Part 1, XL, p. 127.

[2542] Cartulaire du chapitre de la cathédrale d’Amiens, Tome I, Mémoires de la société des antiquaires de la Picardie, Tome XIV (Amiens, 1905) ("Amiens") I, 340, p. 395.

[2543] Analectes pour servir à l’histoire ecclésiastique de la Belgique, Tome V (Louvain, Brussels, 1868), p. 187.

[2544] Borman & Poncelet (1925), Tome II, p. 17.

[2545] Cambron, Part 1, L, p. 137.

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[2547] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, CLXI, p. 136.

[2548] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCXLVIII, p. 940.

[2549] Ernst (1839), Tome III, p. 378, citing Saint-Genois Monumens anciens, Tome I, pp. 550, 596 and 780.

[2550] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2551] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, MGH SS XXV, p. 437.

[2552] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2553] Amiens, I, 340, p. 395.

[2554] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, CLXI, p. 136.

[2555] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, pp. 557-8.

[2556] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, MGH SS XXV, p. 437.

[2557] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, p. 635. I am grateful to Bert M. Kamp for drawing my attention to the correct identification of the first husband of Marie van Oudenaarde, by email 18 Nov 2011.

[2558] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, Preuves, p. 104, "Extraict des Chartes de la Maison de Hornes".

[2559] De Smet (1841), Tome II, Appendices, CCXLVIII, p. 940.

[2560] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2561] Reiffenberg (1844), Tome I, Autre cartulaire de Namur, IV, p. 88.

[2562] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2563] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome IV (1852), no page number, 781/1200 in the digitalised copy.

[2564] Reiffenberg (1844), Tome I, Autre cartulaire de Namur, XXXVIII, p. 174.

[2565] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2566] Reiffenberg (1844), Tome I, Autre cartulaire de Namur, LXXXVII, p. 253.

[2567] Reiffenberg (1844), Tome I, LXXXVII, p. 253.

[2568] Barthélemy, A. de ‘Notice historique sur la maison de Grandpré’, Revue de Champagne et de Brie, Tome 10, p. 226, no source citation.

[2569] Devillers, L. (ed.) (1874) Monuments pour servir à l’histoire des provinces de Namur, de Hainaut et de Luxembourg, Tome III (Bruxelles), CLXXII, p. 97.

[2570] Demay, G. (1873) Inventaire des sceaux de la Flandre (Paris), Tome 1, 461, p. 67.

[2571] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2572] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2573] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2574] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, Preuves, p. 231, "Extraicts des chartes de Grimberge".

[2575] Cambron, Part 2, Cartarum de Woudeke et Rebais, XVII, p. 713.

[2576] Præmonstratensis Annales (1736), Tome II, Probationes, col. ccxxxix.

[2577] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, Preuves, p. 231, "Extraicts des chartes de Grimberge".

[2578] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2579] Delisle (1867), 27, p. 17.

[2580] Delisle (1867), 40, p. 20.

[2581] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2582] Butkens (1724), Vol. I, Preuves, p. 212, "Lettre tirée du chartulaire de l’abbaye de Thenailles près Vervin".

[2583] Delisle (1867), 70, p. 26.

[2584] Dom Villevieille (Passier), Tome III, p. 261.

[2585] Cambron, Part 2, Cartarum de Lumbisa, XXIII, p. 751.

[2586] Le Carpentier (1664), Part IV, Preuves, p. 25.

[2587] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 550.

[2588] Goethals Dictionnaire, Tome II (1849), no page numbers, 388/902 in the digitalised copy.

[2589] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, XVII, p. 18.

[2590] Saint-Bertin (Poperinghe), 13, p. 15.

[2591] Van de Putte & Carton (1849) Furnes, p. 83.

[2592] Van De Putte (1843) Oudenbourg, Codex Diplomaticus, VII, p. 92.

[2593] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 104.

[2594] Vredius, O. (1650) Historiæ Comitum Flandriæ, Part I Flandria Ethnica (Bruges), p. 565.

[2595] Vredius (1650), p. 565.

[2596] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LVII, p. 285.

[2597] Diegerick, I. L. A. (1853) Inventaire analytique et chronologique des Chartes et Documents appartenant aux Archives de la Ville d’Ypres (Bruges), Tome I, XI, p. 12, and Feys, E. & Nelis, A. (1880) Les cartulaires de la prévôté de Saint-Martin à Ypres (Bruges) (“Ypres Saint-Martin”), Tome II, I, 41, p. 29.

[2598] Coussemaker, E. ‘Documents relatifs à la Flandre maritime, extraits du cartulaire de l’abbaye de Watten’, Annales du Comité Flamand de France, Tome V (Dunkerque, 1860), p. 333.

[2599] Pruvost (1875), Vol. I, p. 172.

[2600] Dunes, CCCXCIX-No. 498, p. 480.

[2601] Dunes, CCCCXIX-No. 531, p. 493.

[2602] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, X, p. xi.

[2603] Coussemaker ‘Watten’ (1860), p. 333.

[2604] Pruvost (1875), Vol. I, p. 172.

[2605] Dunes, CCCXCIX-No. 498, p. 480.

[2606] Dunes, CCCCXIX-No. 531, p. 493.

[2607] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, X, p. xi.

[2608] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, I, p. iii.

[2609] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, X, p. xi.

[2610] Dunes, CCCXCIX-No. 498, p. 480.

[2611] Delepierre, O. (1840) Précis analytique des documents que renferme le dépôt des archives de la Flandre-Occidentale à Bruges (Bruges), Vol. I, p. XIV.

[2612] Dunes, CCCCXIX-No. 531, p. 493.

[2613] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, II, p. iv.

[2614] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, III, p. iv.

[2615] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, IV, p. v.

[2616] Limburg-Stirum (1868), Pièces justificatives, VI, p. vii.

[2617] Dunes, CCCXCIX-No. 498, p. 480.

[2618] Duvivier (1898), Tome I, p. 27.

[2619] Wauters, A. (1866) Table chronologique des chartes et diplômes imprimés concernant l’histoire de la Belgique (Brussels), Tome I, p. 472, citing Bulletin de la Commission royale d’histoire, 2e série, t. V, p. 230.

[2620] Wauters (1866), Tome I, p. 472, citing Bulletin de la Commission royale d’histoire, 2e série, t. V, p. 230.

[2621] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, XIII, p. 15.

[2622] Gand Saint-Pierre, 129, p. 93.

[2623] Gand Saint-Pierre, 136, p. 96.

[2624] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, XVII, p. 18.

[2625] Duvivier (1898), Tome I, p. 56.

[2626] Gand Saint-Pierre, 250, p. 147.

[2627] Gand Saint-Pierre, 281, p. 161.

[2628] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 620.

[2629] Coussemaker, I. de (ed.) (1886) Cartulaire de l’abbaye de Cysoing et de ses dépendances (Lille) ("Cysoing"), XXXIV, p. 43.

[2630] Eename, 368, p. 353.

[2631] Delporte ‘Hugues d’Enghien’ (2005), pp. 17-28, citing for the charter’s dating Milis (1965), p. xliv.

[2632] Cysoing XXXII, p. 41.

[2633] Herimanni, Liber de Restauratione Sancti Martini Tornacensis 57, MGH SS XIV, p. 300.

[2634] Cysoing XXXII, p. 41.

[2635] Cysoing XXXIV, p. 43.

[2636] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 71, MGH SS XXIV, p. 595.

[2637] Brassart, F. ‘La tombe élevée d’un panetier de Saint Louis, Pierre Orighe’, Bulletin de la Commission Historique du département du Nord, Tome XX (Lille, 1897), p. 235, citing “Bibl. Nation. Ms. Fr. 15460, f. ccxxxii”.

[2638] Le Boucq, P. (1645) Histoire de la terre et vicomté de Sebourcq (Brussels), p. 100.

[2639] Brassart ‘La tombe’ (1897), p. 235, no citation reference.

[2640] Cysoing XXXII, p. 41.

[2641] Historia Fundationis Ecclesiæ Ninivensis, MGH SS XXV, p. 553.

[2642] Balduini Ninovensis Chronicon 1138, MGH SS XXV, p. 530.

[2643] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 71, MGH SS XXIV, p. 595.

[2644] Cysoing XXXIV, p. 43.

[2645] Cysoing XLVII, p. 63.

[2646] Cysoing LXIV, p. 85.

[2647] Cysoing LXXVIII, p. 108.

[2648] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 71, MGH SS XXIV, p. 595.

[2649] Cysoing LXXVIII, p. 108.

[2650] Cysoing LXXXII, p. 112.

[2651] Cysoing LXXVIII, p. 108.

[2652] Cysoing LXXXII, p. 112.

[2653] ES VII 88.

[2654] Reiffenberg (1844), Tome I, Autre cartulaire de Namur, LXV, p. 215.

[2655] Chronique Artésienne (1899), p. 16.

[2656] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 563.

[2657] Bert M. Kamp, by email dated 3 Mar 2021.

[2658] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Caput XIII, p. 1133.

[2659] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Caput XXXII, p. 1152.

[2660] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Caput XIII, p. 1133.

[2661] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Caput XXXII, p. 1152.

[2662] Gand Saint-Bavon, 14, p. 21.

[2663] De Smet (1837), Tome I, Appendices, II, p. 704.

[2664] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, XXXVI, p. 269.

[2665] De Smet (1837), Tome I, Appendices, II, p. 704.

[2666] Foppens (1734), Tome III, LXXXIX, p. 665.

[2667] Le Carpentier (1664), Part IV, Preuves, p. 16.

[2668] De Smet (1837), Tome I, Appendices, II, p. 704.

[2669] Foppens (1734), Tome III, LXXXIX, p. 665.

[2670] Saint-Bertin (Guérard), XI, p. 222.

[2671] Chronicon Vormeselense, XIV, p. 34.

[2672] Ypres Saint-Martin, Tome II, I, 3, p. 3.

[2673] Vandenpeereboom, A. (1880) Ypriana (Bruges), Tome III, Origines, p. 237, quoting “Arch. Yp. Inv. 3”.

[2674] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Caput XXXIXI, p. 1158.

[2675] Ypres Saint-Martin, Tome II, I, 7, p. 7.

[2676] Diegerick (1853), Tome I, III, p. 4.

[2677] Vandenpeereboom (1880), Tome III, Origines, p. 237, quoting “Arch. Yp. Inv. 3”.

[2678] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Caput XXXIXI, p. 1158.

[2679] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Caput XXXII, p. 1152.

[2680] Historiæ Tornacenses, Liber III, 11, MGH SS XIV, p. 339.

[2681] Saint-Bertin (Guérard) Pars Secunda, Liber II, XVIII, p. 229.

[2682] Sigeberti Continuatio Praemonstratensis 1121, MGH SS VI, p. 448.

[2683] Ypres Saint-Martin, Tome II, I, 3, p. 3.

[2684] Ypres Saint-Martin, Tome II, I, 3, p. 3.

[2685] Diegerick (1853), Tome I, III, p. 4.

[2686] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, XLII, p. 373.

[2687] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, XLII, p. 373.

[2688] Ypres Saint-Martin, Tome II, I, 7, p. 7.

[2689] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, XXXVI, p. 269.

[2690] Miraeus (1723), Tome II, Caput XIII, p. 1133.

[2691] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, XLII, p. 373.

[2692] Le Carpentier (1664), Part IV, Preuves, p. 17.

[2693] Ypres Saint-Martin, Tome II, I, 9, p. 8.

[2694] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 214.

[2695] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 91.

[2696] Van de Putte & Carton (1849) Furnes, p. 83.

[2697] Saint-Bertin (Poperinghe), 16, p. 17.

[2698] Duvivier (1898), Tome I, p. 241.

[2699] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 474.

[2700] Le Carpentier (1664), Part IV, Preuves, p. 20.

[2701] Ypres Saint-Martin, Tome II, I, 25, p. 19.

[2702] Ypres Saint-Martin, Tome II, I, 29, p. 21.

[2703] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 133.

[2704] Pruvost (1875), Vol. I, p. 138.

[2705] Ypres Saint-Martin, Tome II, I, 41, p. 29.

[2706] Vandenpeereboom (1880), Tome III, Origines, p. 243, footnote (6), quoting “Archives de l’administration des Hospice d’Ypres”.

[2707] Stubbs, W. (ed.) (1868) Chronica, Magistri Rogeri de Houedene (London) (“Roger of Hoveden”), Vol. III, p. 89.

[2708] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 133.

[2709] Vandenpeereboom (1880), Tome III, Origines, p. 244, footnote (2).

[2710] Pruvost (1875), Vol. I, p. 172.

[2711] Historia Comitum Ghisnensium 122, MGH SS XXIV, p. 621.

[2712] Cysoing LXIX, p. 91.

[2713] Hautcœur, E. (ed.) (1873) Cartulaire de l’abbaye de Flines (Lille) ("Flines"), Tome I, II, p. 2.

[2714] Lambin, J. J. (1838) Esquisses historiques et biographiques sur les châtelains et les vicomtes d’Ypres (Ypres), p. 9.

[2715] Cysoing LXIX, p. 91.

[2716] Hautcœur, E. (ed.) (1873) Cartulaire de l’abbaye de Flines (Lille) ("Flines"), Tome I, II, p. 2.

[2717] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, p. 186.

[2718] Cysoing LXIX, p. 91.

[2719] Foppens (1748), Tome IV, Pars IV, XXXVIII, p. 534.

[2720] Guiot, Abbé ‘Histoire Généalogique et Héraldique des seigneurs de la terre et baronnerie de Walincourt en Cambrésis’, Mémoires de la Société d’Emulation de Cambrai, Tome LIV (Cambrai, 1900), p. 141.

[2721] Flines, Tome I, II, p. 2.

[2722] Cysoing LXXXII, p. 112.

[2723] Tournai Saint-Martin, Tome 1, 293, p. 302.

[2724] Delisle (1867), 35, p. 19.

[2725] Diegerick (1853), Tome I, LIV, p. 48.

[2726] Flines, Tome I, II, p. 2.

[2727] Cysoing LXXXII, p. 112.

[2728] Tournai Saint-Martin, Tome 1, 293, p. 302.

[2729] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, p. 186.

[2730] Foppens (1748), Tome IV, Pars IV, XXXVIII, p. 534.

[2731] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, p. 186.

[2732] Foppens (1748), Tome IV, Pars IV, XXXVIII, p. 534.

[2733] Flines, Tome I, II, p. 2.

[2734] Cysoing LXXXII, p. 112.

[2735] Delisle (1867), 35, p. 19.

[2736] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, pp. 186-7.

[2737] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, p. 187.

[2738] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, p. 187.

[2739] Diegerick (1853), Tome I, XCII, p. 79.

[2740] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 595.

[2741] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, p. 187.

[2742] Warnkoenig (1846), Tome III, p. 348.

[2743] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, pp. 187-8.

[2744] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, p. 188.

[2745] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, p. 188.

[2746] Lambin, J. J. (1780) Eeuwigdurend Verbond tusschen Jan den III hertog van Brabant en Lodewyk den I grave van Vlaenderen (Ypres), p. 18.

[2747] Warnkoenig (1864), Tome V, p. 188.

[2748] Buylaert (2011), p. 541.

[2749] Buylaert (2011), p. 541.

[2750] Buylaert (2011), p. 541.

[2751] Buylaert (2011), p. 541.

[2752] Buylaert (2011), p. 541.

[2753] De Raadt (1901) Sceaux, Vol. III, p. 85.

[2754] Buylaert (2011), p. 541.

[2755] Buylaert (2011), p. 541.

[2756] Buylaert (2011), p. 541.

[2757] Buylaert (2011), p. 541.

[2758] Buylaert (2011), p. 542.

[2759] Buylaert (2011), p. 542.

[2760] Buylaert (2011), pp. 542, 566.

[2761] Buylaert (2011), p. 542.

[2762] Buylaert (2011), p. 566.

[2763] Vredius (1643), Pars secunda, p. 283, citing “Collectanea D. Grimarezii, du regist. fo. 36v”.

[2764] Buylaert (2011), p. 541.

[2765] De Raadt (1901) Sceaux, Vol. III, p. 85.

[2766] De Raadt (1901) Sceaux, Vol. III, p. 85.

[2767] De Raadt (1901) Sceaux, Vol. III, p. 85.

[2768] Buylaert (2011), p. 566.

[2769] Buylaert (2011), p. 566.

[2770] Buylaert (2011), p. 566.

[2771] Buylaert (2011), p. 543.

[2772] Vredius (1643), Pars secunda, p. 283, citing “Collectanea D. Grimarezii, du regist. fo. 36v”.

[2773] Buylaert (2011), p. 566.

[2774] Buylaert (2011), p. 566.

[2775] Père Anselme, Tome II, p. 767.

[2776] Buylaert (2011), p. 567.

[2777] Vredius (1643), Pars secunda, p. 278, citing “Du regist. des parçons de Gand de l’an 1446 - collecta D. Grimarezii”.

[2778] Vredius (1643), Pars secunda, p. 278, citing “Chez Vander Strate - collectanea Gaillardi”.

[2779] Buylaert (2011), p. 567.

[2780] Buylaert (2011), p. 568.

[2781] Vredius (1643), Pars secunda, p. 278, citing “Chez Vander Strate - collectanea Gaillardi”.

[2782] Buylaert (2011), p. 567.

[2783] Buylaert (2011), p. 567.

[2784] Buylaert (2011), p. 543.

[2785] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, XVII, p. 18.

[2786] <https://www.diplomata-belgica.be/charter_details_fr.php?dibe_id=2592> (9 Apr 2020).

[2787] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXIII, p. 74.

[2788] Eename, 369, p. 353.

[2789] <https://www.diplomata-belgica.be/charter_details_fr.php?dibe_id=2592> (9 Apr 2020).

[2790] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, LXIII, p. 74.

[2791] <https://www.diplomata-belgica.be/charter_details_fr.php?dibe_id=274> (9 Apr 2020).

[2792] Gand Saint-Pierre, 194, p. 121.

[2793] Eename, 24, p. 25.

[2794] Gand Saint-Pierre, 194, p. 121.

[2795] Trazegnies ‘Steenhuyse (Steenhuize)‘, p. 16, citing “Warlop” [no precise citation reference].

[2796] Foppens (1734), Tome III, Pars I, XLVIII, p. 44.

[2797] Gand Saint-Pierre, 251, p. 148.

[2798] <https://www.diplomata-belgica.be/charter_details_fr.php?dibe_id=1881> (9 Apr 2020).

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[2863] Mieris (1754), Tweede deel, p. 165.

[2864] Goffin ‘La Maison d’Enghien’ (1966), p. 91.

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[2866] Goffin ‘La Maison d’Enghien’ (1966), p. 89.

[2867] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

[2868] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 383.

[2869] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 385.

[2870] Balduinus de Avennis Genealogia, RHGF XIII, p. 561.

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[2879] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLIX, p. 743.

[2880] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLIX, p. 743.

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[2885] Gerard (1853), p. 21.

[2886] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

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[2888] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[2889] Gerard (1853), p. 21.

[2890] Gerard (1853), p. 23.

[2891] Gerard (1853), Pièces justificatives, III, p. 99.

[2892] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85, and Supplement, p. IX.

[2893] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[2894] Gerard (1853), p. 23.

[2895] Duchesne (1631), Guines, Preuves, p. 536.

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[2897] Gerard (1853), p. 25.

[2898] Gerard (1853), p. 25, citing “Cte de St. Genois Monuments anciens, p. 536” [incorrect reference].

[2899] Gerard (1853), Pièces justificatives, V, p. 103.

[2900] Gerard (1853), p. 26.

[2901] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLIX, p. 743.

[2902] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLIX, p. 743.

[2903] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLIX, p. 743.

[2904] Miraeus (1723), Tome I, Notitia Ecclesiarum Belgii, CLIX, p. 743.

[2905] De Raadt (1901) Sceaux, Vol. III, p. 216.

[2906] Cambron, Part 2, Cartarum de Elemosinis, XXVI, p. 916.

[2907] Gerard (1853), p. 21.

[2908] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 655, and Gerard (1853), Pièces justificatives, II, p. 97.

[2909] Gerard (1853), Pièces justificatives, III, p. 99.

[2910] De Raadt (1899) Sceaux, Vol. II, p. 433.

[2911] De Raadt (1899) Sceaux, Vol. II, p. 433.

[2912] Buylaert (2011), p. 463.

[2913] Buylaert (2011), p. 463.

[2914] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 23.

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[2916] Gerard (1853), p. 24.

[2917] Buylaert (2011), p. 463.

[2918] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 655.

[2919] Buylaert (2011), p. 463.

[2920] Duchesne (1631), Guines, pp. 393-4.

[2921] Buylaert (2011), p. 463.

[2922] Saint-Genois (1782), Tome I, p. 655.

[2923] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[2924] Duchesne (1631), Guines, p. 394.

[2925] Buylaert (2011), p. 594.

[2926] Saint.Genois (1843-46), 1375, p. 394.

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[2929] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 269.

[2930] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 269.

[2931] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 269.

[2932] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 270.

[2933] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 270.

[2934] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 104.

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[2938] Gerard (1853), Pièces justificatives, V, p. 103.

[2939] Gerard (1853), p. 26.

[2940] Gerard (1853), p. 29.

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[2960] Buylaert (2011), p. 420.

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[2962] Gerard (1853), pp. 32-3.

[2963] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

[2964] Balthau ‘Robrecht van Massemen’ (1995), p. 158, footnote 29, quoting Archives départementales du Nord, B 4097, fo. 186r.

[2965] Buylaert (2011), p. 467.

[2966] Buylaert (2011), p. 468.

[2967] Buylaert (2011), p. 467.

[2968] Buylaert (2011), p. 419.

[2969] Gerard (1853), pp. 32, 33.

[2970] De Vlaminck ‘Moerzeke’ (1896), Annexes, XI, p. 301.

[2971] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[2972] Buylaert (2011), p. 464.

[2973] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[2974] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[2975] Buylaert (2011), p. 464.

[2976] De Raadt (1899) Sceaux, Vol. II, p. 433.

[2977] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85, and (1726), Supplement, Vol. II, pp. ii, v (at end of volume).

[2978] Zondervan ‘De vrouwen van Randerode’ (1993), cols. 475-517, 500.

[2979] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86, citing “selon Lindanus in sua Tenræmonda Lib. 3, cap. 3. N. III”.

[2980] Balthau ‘Robrecht van Massemen’ (1995), p. 153, citing Zoete, A. Handelingen van de Leden en van Staten van Vlaanderen (1405-1419). Excerpten uit de rekeningen der steden, kasselrijen en vorstelijke ambtenaren, 2 dln (Brussel, 1981-82), I, p. 538.

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[2982] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

[2983] Balthau ‘Robrecht van Massemen’ (1995), p. 153, citing De Lichtervelde, P. ‘Les bâtards de Louis de Male’, Annales de la Société d’Emulation de Bruges, LXXVIII (1935), pp. 48-58.

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[2985] Buylaert (2011), p. 465.

[2986] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[2987] Balthau ‘Robrecht van Massemen’ (1995), p. 153, citing Zoete, A. Handelingen van de Leden en van Staten van Vlaanderen (1405-1419). Excerpten uit de rekeningen der steden, kasselrijen en vorstelijke ambtenaren, 2 dln (Brussel, 1981-82), I, p. 538.

[2988] Balthau ‘Robrecht van Massemen’ (1995), p. 158, footnote 29, quoting Archives départementales du Nord, B 4097, fo. 186r.

[2989] Buylaert (2011), p. 420.

[2990] Balthau ‘Robrecht van Massemen’ (1995), p. 153, citing Gent, Stadsarchief, reeks 330, registers van de schepenen van gedele, nr. 14, 1408-1409, fo. 31r (=nieuwe fo. 116r), 29 maart 1409.

[2991] Gerard (1853), pp. 32-3.

[2992] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

[2993] Balthau ‘Robrecht van Massemen’ (1995), p. 158, footnote 29, quoting Archives départementales du Nord, B 4097, fo. 186r.

[2994] Buylaert (2011), p. 467.

[2995] Buylaert (2011), p. 468.

[2996] De Raadt (1899) Sceaux, Vol. II, p. 433.

[2997] De Raadt (1899) Sceaux, Vol. II, p. 433.

[2998] Gerard (1853), p. 33.

[2999] Gerard (1853), pp. 33-4.

[3000] Buylaert (2011), p. 467.

[3001] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86, citing “selon Lindanus in sua Tenræmonda Lib. 3, cap. 3. N. III”.

[3002] Buylaert (2011), p. 465.

[3003] Buylaert (2011), p. 465.

[3004] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

[3005] Buylaert (2011), p. 467.

[3006] Buylaert (2011), p. 467.

[3007] Buylaert (2011), p. 467.

[3008] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3009] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3010] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3011] De Raadt (1899) Sceaux, Vol. II, p. 433.

[3012] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

[3013] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

[3014] De Raadt (1899) Sceaux, Vol. II, p. 434.

[3015] Buylaert (2011), p. 467.

[3016] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3017] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

[3018] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3019] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3020] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3021] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

[3022] Buylaert (2011), p. 465.

[3023] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3024] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3025] De Raadt (1899) Sceaux, Vol. II, p. 434.

[3026] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[3027] Buylaert (2011), p. 464.

[3028] Buylaert (2011), p. 464.

[3029] Buylaert (2011), p. 464.

[3030] Buylaert (2011), pp. 464-5.

[3031] Buylaert (2011), p. 465.

[3032] De Raadt (1899) Sceaux, Vol. II, p. 433.

[3033] Buylaert (2011), p. 463.

[3034] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 59. footnote (4).

[3035] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 59.

[3036] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[3037] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 59. footnote (4).

[3038] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, pp. 59, 61.

[3039] Buylaert (2011), p. 464.

[3040] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 59.

[3041] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[3042] Buylaert (2011), p. 464.

[3043] Buylaert (2011), p. 464.

[3044] De Raadt (1899) Sceaux, Vol. II, p. 433.

[3045] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 85.

[3046] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

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[3048] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

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[3051] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3052] Buylaert (2011), p. 465.

[3053] Buylaert (2011), p. 465.

[3054] Trazegnies (2016) Wedergraet, p. 35.

[3055] De Raadt (1903) Sceaux, Vol. IV, p. 50.

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[3057] Galesloot ‘Revendication de Wedergrate’ (1883), p. 14.

[3058] Trazegnies (2016) Wedergraet, p. 19.

[3059] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3060] Buylaert (2011), pp. 464-5.

[3061] Buylaert (2011), p. 465.

[3062] Buylaert (2011), p. 465.

[3063] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 7.

[3064] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

[3065] Buylaert (2011), p. 466.

[3066] Butkens (1724), Vol. II, p. 86.

[3067] Béthune (1900) Epitaphes, p. 7.

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