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House of Egmond

May 14, 2023

The House of Egmond or Egmont (French: Maison d'Egmond, Dutch: Huis Egmond) is named after the Dutch town of Egmond, province of North Holland, and played an important role in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages and the Early modern period. The main lines Egmond-Geldern (Dukes of Geldern and Counts of Zutphen, extinct in 1538), Egmond-Gavere (Counts of Egmont, Princes of Gavere and Steenhuyze, extinct in 1682/1714) and Egmond-Buren-Leerdam (Counts of Buren and Leerdam, extinct in 1558) had high noble, princely rank.

House of Egmond
Maison d'Egmond
Huis Egmond

Egmont
noble family
Coat of Arms
Country Netherlands
Founded13th century
FounderWouter of Egmond
TitlesLord, Baron, Count, Prince, Duke
Dissolution17th century

Besides the main and secondary lines that have died out, there were also some illegitimate lines of the family, including the Egmond van Merenstein (extinct in 1559), Egmond van Kenenburg (extinct in 1703), Egmond van de Nijenburg (Imperial Barons; extinct in 1747) and Egmond van Cranenburch. Today there are still the extramarital lines of the Imperial Counts of Geldern-Egmond (today Mirbach-Geldern-Egmond) and the Barons of IJsselstein (also IJsselstein or Ysselstein).

History

They were one of the principal noble families of the County of Holland during the Middle Ages.[1] The family said to be descendants of the Kings of Friesland and early Counts of future Holland, maintained some power due to its hereditary position as Voogd (Advocate) of the powerful Egmond Abbey in North Holland. They built their residence in Egmond aan den Hoef and became the Lords of Egmond. Thanks to a number of judicious marriages they were able to add the strategically important Lordship of IJsselstein[2] and the semi-sovereign territory of the Lords of Arkel[3] to their domains.

The family achieved even greater prominence in the period of Burgundian and Habsburg rule over the Netherlands. In the late 15th century, the senior branch became the sovereign Dukes of Guelders, whilst the younger branch split into the Counts of Egmond (elevated to become Princes of Gavere in 1553) and the Counts of Buren and Leerdam.[4] The senior branches of the family moved out in the 16th and 17th centuries, but illegitimate branches (such as that of the Bavarian Counts of Geldern-Egmond[5]) flourished well into the 20th century.

The execution of Lamoral, Count of Egmont in 1568 helped spark the Dutch Revolt that eventually led to the independence of the Netherlands, while Anna van Egmond-Buren, known as Anna van Buren[6] in the Netherlands, was the first wife of William the Silent, the leader of this national uprising. Ironically, in 1573 both Egmond Abbey and Egmond Castle were destroyed on order of William the Silent.

Though the family name may not be carried, direct descendents of the family are in existence, thus, not extinct.

Notable members of the family

For the earlier lords, see List of Lords and Counts of Egmont.

Coat of arms

Shield: Or, seven chevronels gules. The Egmond coat of arms is depicted in the medieval Gelre Armorial (folio 83v) [7]

Note

The Irish Perceval family, which erroneously claims descent from the house of Egmond, was admitted to the Irish peerage as Earls of Egmont in 1722.[8]

See also

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Egmond family.

Notes

  1. ^ Aalbers, J., et al, "De Bloem der Natie, Adel en Patriciaat in de Noordelijke Nederlanden. Amsterdam, 1987; p. 54
  2. ^ Dek, Dr. W.A.E., Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond. The Hague, 1958; p.14
  3. ^ Dek, Dr. W.A.E., Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond. The Hague, 1958; p. 18
  4. ^ Dek, Dr. W.A.E., Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond. The Hague, 1958; pp. 21-33 and pp. 48-64. Coppens, Thera, "Buren, Egmond en Oranje; Over heren, graven en prinsen" Buren, 1989; pp.14-46
  5. ^ Dek, Dr. W.A.E., Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond. The Hague, 1958; pp.34-47
  6. ^ Dek, Dr. W.A.E., Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond. The Hague, 1958; p. 67. Coppens, Thera, "Buren, Egmond en Oranje; Over heren, graven en prinsen" Buren, 1989; pp.79-106
  7. ^ [1]|Gelre Armorial folio 83v.
  8. ^ Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York, 1990[page needed],[page needed]

References

  • Aalbers, J; et al. (1987), De Bloem der Natie, Adel en Patriciaat in de Noordelijke Nederlanden, Amsterdam, p. 54
  • Coppens, Thera (1989), Buren, Egmond en Oranje; Over heren, graven en prinsen, Buren, pp. 14–46, 79–106
  • Dek, W.A.E. (1958), Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond, The Hague, pp. 14, 18, 21–64, 67
  • Kidd, Charles; Williamson, David, eds. (1990), Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage, New York

External links

  • Marek, Miroslav. "Genealogy Van Egmond". Genealogy.EU.

May 14, 2023
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The House of Egmond or Egmont French Maison d Egmond Dutch Huis Egmond is named after the Dutch town of Egmond province of North Holland and played an important role in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages and the Early modern period The main lines Egmond Geldern Dukes of Geldern and Counts of Zutphen extinct in 1538 Egmond Gavere Counts of Egmont Princes of Gavere and Steenhuyze extinct in 1682 1714 and Egmond Buren Leerdam Counts of Buren and Leerdam extinct in 1558 had high noble princely rank House of EgmondMaison d EgmondHuis EgmondEgmontnoble familyCoat of ArmsCountryNetherlandsFounded13th centuryFounderWouter of EgmondTitlesLord Baron Count Prince DukeDissolution17th centuryBesides the main and secondary lines that have died out there were also some illegitimate lines of the family including the Egmond van Merenstein extinct in 1559 Egmond van Kenenburg extinct in 1703 Egmond van de Nijenburg Imperial Barons extinct in 1747 and Egmond van Cranenburch Today there are still the extramarital lines of the Imperial Counts of Geldern Egmond today Mirbach Geldern Egmond and the Barons of IJsselstein also IJsselstein or Ysselstein Contents 1 History 2 Notable members of the family 3 Coat of arms 4 Note 5 See also 6 Notes 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditThey were one of the principal noble families of the County of Holland during the Middle Ages 1 The family said to be descendants of the Kings of Friesland and early Counts of future Holland maintained some power due to its hereditary position as Voogd Advocate of the powerful Egmond Abbey in North Holland They built their residence in Egmond aan den Hoef and became the Lords of Egmond Thanks to a number of judicious marriages they were able to add the strategically important Lordship of IJsselstein 2 and the semi sovereign territory of the Lords of Arkel 3 to their domains The family achieved even greater prominence in the period of Burgundian and Habsburg rule over the Netherlands In the late 15th century the senior branch became the sovereign Dukes of Guelders whilst the younger branch split into the Counts of Egmond elevated to become Princes of Gavere in 1553 and the Counts of Buren and Leerdam 4 The senior branches of the family moved out in the 16th and 17th centuries but illegitimate branches such as that of the Bavarian Counts of Geldern Egmond 5 flourished well into the 20th century The execution of Lamoral Count of Egmont in 1568 helped spark the Dutch Revolt that eventually led to the independence of the Netherlands while Anna van Egmond Buren known as Anna van Buren 6 in the Netherlands was the first wife of William the Silent the leader of this national uprising Ironically in 1573 both Egmond Abbey and Egmond Castle were destroyed on order of William the Silent Though the family name may not be carried direct descendents of the family are in existence thus not extinct Notable members of the family EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed August 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message For the earlier lords see List of Lords and Counts of Egmont John I Lord of Egmond before 1310 1369 Lord of Egmond and IJsselstein stadtholder of Holland Arnold I Lord of Egmond c 1340 1409 Lord of Egmont and IJsselstein John II Lord of Egmond c 1385 1451 Regent of Guelders Lord of Egmont Arnold of Egmond 1410 1473 Duke of Guelders and Count of Zutphen Mary of Guelders 1434 1463 Queen consort of Scotland spouse of James II Adolf Duke of Guelders 1438 1477 Duke of Guelders and Count of Zutphen Philippa of Guelders 1467 1547 Charles Duke of Guelders 1467 1538 Duke of Guelders and Count of Zutphen Catherine of Guelders 1439 1496 Regentess of Guelders William IV of Egmont 1412 1483 Lord of Egmont and IJsselstein stadtholder of Guelders John III of Egmont 1438 1516 1st Count of Egmont 8th Lord of Purmerend Purmerland and Ilpendam stadtholder of Holland Zeeland and West Friesland John IV of Egmont 1499 1528 2nd Count of Egmont 9th Lord of Purmerend Purmerland and Ilpendam Charles I of Egmont d 1541 3rd Count of Egmont 10th Lord of Purmerend Purmerland and Ilpendam Lamoral Count of Egmont 1522 1568 4th Count of Egmont Prince of Gavere and Steenhuyze 11th Lord of Purmerend Purmerland and Ilpendam stadtholder of Flanders and Artois etc Philip Count of Egmont 1558 1590 5th Count of Egmont Prince of Gavere and Steenhuyze 12th and last Lord of Purmerend Purmerland and Ilpendam Lamoral II of Egmont d 1617 6th Count of Egmont Prince of Gavere and Steenhuyze Charles II of Egmont 1567 1620 7th Count of Egmont Prince of Gavere and Steenhuyze married to Marie de Lens Lady of Aubigny Alberta of Egmont married to Rene de Renesse 1st Count of Warfusee Louis of Egmont 1600 1654 8th Count of Egmont Prince of Gavere and Steenhuyze Louis Philip of Egmont 1630 1682 9th Count of Egmont Prince of Gavere and Steenhuyze Marie Claire of Egmont 1661 1714 12th Countess of Egmont Princess of Gavere m Niccolo Pignatelli Duke of Bisaccia Egmont Pignatelli family extinct in 1809 Louis Ernest of Egmont 1665 1693 10th Count of Egmont Prince of Gavere Procope Francois of Egmont 1669 1707 11th Count of Egmont Prince of Gavere George van Egmond 1504 1559 Bishop of Utrecht Frederik van Egmond c 1440 1521 Count of Buren and Leerdam Lord of IJsselstein etc Floris van Egmont 1470 1539 Count of Buren and Leerdam stadtholder of Guelders and Friesland Maximiliaan van Egmond 1509 1548 Count of Buren Leerdam and Lingen stadtholder of Friesland Anna van Egmont 1533 1558 Countess of Lingen Buren and Leerdam Lady of IJsselstein etc Anna van Egmont the Elder 1504 1574 Countess of Horne illeg Christoffel van IJsselstein William of Egmond jr died 1494 stadtholder of Guelders Coat of arms EditShield Or seven chevronels gules The Egmond coat of arms is depicted in the medieval Gelre Armorial folio 83v 7 Note EditThe Irish Perceval family which erroneously claims descent from the house of Egmond was admitted to the Irish peerage as Earls of Egmont in 1722 8 See also Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Egmond family List of Lords and Counts of Egmont Barony of IJsselstein Duchy of Guelders Zutphen County County of Buren and Leerdam Lordship of Purmerend Purmerland and Ilpendam Principality of Gavere Egmont pact Egmont PalaceNotes Edit Aalbers J et al De Bloem der Natie Adel en Patriciaat in de Noordelijke Nederlanden Amsterdam 1987 p 54 Dek Dr W A E Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond The Hague 1958 p 14 Dek Dr W A E Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond The Hague 1958 p 18 Dek Dr W A E Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond The Hague 1958 pp 21 33 and pp 48 64 Coppens Thera Buren Egmond en Oranje Over heren graven en prinsen Buren 1989 pp 14 46 Dek Dr W A E Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond The Hague 1958 pp 34 47 Dek Dr W A E Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond The Hague 1958 p 67 Coppens Thera Buren Egmond en Oranje Over heren graven en prinsen Buren 1989 pp 79 106 1 Gelre Armorial folio 83v Kidd Charles Williamson David editors Debrett s Peerage and Baronetage 1990 edition New York 1990 page needed page needed References EditAalbers J et al 1987 De Bloem der Natie Adel en Patriciaat in de Noordelijke Nederlanden Amsterdam p 54 Coppens Thera 1989 Buren Egmond en Oranje Over heren graven en prinsen Buren pp 14 46 79 106 Dek W A E 1958 Genealogie der Heren en Graven van Egmond The Hague pp 14 18 21 64 67 Kidd Charles Williamson David eds 1990 Debrett s Peerage and Baronetage New YorkExternal links EditMarek Miroslav Genealogy Van Egmond Genealogy EU Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title House of Egmond amp oldid 1079085420, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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