Anthony of Glymes

Anthony ad knight of the golden Fleece.

Anthony of Glymes or Anton van Bergen, Lord of Grimbergen, Count of Walhain (1500–1541) was the 1st Margrave of Bergen (op Zoom).


Family

Anthony was the son of John III of Glymes and a grandson of Guy of Brimeu. He was the uncle of Philip II, Count of Nassau-Wiesbaden and brother in law of Adolf of Burgundy. He married in 1521[1] to Jacqueline of Croÿ, she was the sister of Philippe II de Croÿ. He became the father of Robert of Berghes, prince Bishop of liege and John IV of Glymes, who succeeded him as marquess.

Career

Like others Anthony had a military career, he was Captain general of Luxemburg. in 1532 he vecame Count of Walhain by imperial decree. The next year in 1533 he was elevated: Berghes was created marquesate by imperial decree of Charles VI. He inherited Croy Castle from the family of his wife. He was a diplomate and Chargé d'affaires of the Imperial Court; He was knight of the Golden Fleece.

References

  1. ↑ Inventaire des archives de la cour féodale de Brabant, Volume 1 Door Louis Galesloot
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