Willem Draeck, Lord of Merksem
Willem Draeck, Lord of Merksem (died 1525) was a former Lord Major of Antwerpen. He became Lord of Merxem in 1515, when he bought the Heerlijkheid.[1]
Family
He was born in an old and important family of Antwerpen, he was the son of Waltherus Draeck and Geertuid van de Werve.[2] His sister was married to Cornelis van der Noot. He is related to all the most important noble houses of Antwerpen, his descendants include relations to the houses of van Straelen, Schetz, d'Ursel, and van de Werve.
Willem Draeck, Lord of Merksem
- 1/ Anna Draeck,Lady of Merksem : married to Goswin von Straelen, born in Cologne.[3]
- 1.1/Anthony van Stralen, Lord of Merksem,Mayor of Antwerpen. Executed by the King of Spain.
- 2/Maria Draeck, died before 25 Oktober 1536: Marr. Willem of Immerseel, Lord of Baudries. Mayor of Antwerpen, 1509.
- 2.1/Jan van Immmerseel: councillor of Maximilian, duke of Bourgondy.[4]
- 1/ Anna Draeck,Lady of Merksem : married to Goswin von Straelen, born in Cologne.[3]
Career
In 1515 he bought Merksem Castle, and became Lord of Merksem. passed to his son in law. He was muttilple time Lord Major of Antwerpen.
References
Notes
- ↑ Vermakelykheden van Brabant en deszelfs onderhoorige landen. Vervattende een [...] historische, chronologische, geographische en genealogische beschryving der, steden, dorpen [...] gebouwen [...] /Philippe de Cantillon By David Weege [...], 1770
- ↑ “De” Vlaamsche school: algemeen tijdschrift voor kunsten en letteren p 190.
- ↑ Antwerpsch archievenblad, Volumes 1-2 /Guil. Can Merlen, Stadsdrukker, 1864
- ↑ https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/5361
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