The Van de Werve family is one of the oldest Belgian noble families from Antwerp that is still in existence.
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History
This family is known to be one of the oldest noble families of Flanders. For centuries years they have played an important part in the local history of their many possessions. These include the lordships of Hovorst, Massenhoven, Viersel, Bouchaut, Vremdeyck, Immerseel, Schilde, Gyssenoudekercke, Kontick, Westkerck, Spierenbroeck, Sint Maria Ghestele, Voorschootte, Terweer, Lichtaerd and Vorsselaer.
Notable members
Over time, many members married into other very important noble families such as Schetz, Tucher, Ursel and Brimeu.
Guilliame van de Werve, Lord of Immerseel became 1st Viscount of Immerseel in 1686, by decree of Charles II of Spain.
Charles III Philippe van de Werve (1706–1776) inherited the lordship of Vorrselaer from his father-in-law in 1767. He became count in 1768 and his eldest son sired the branch van de Werve de Vorsselaer.
Estates
Diederik van de Werve was the original Resident of D'Ursel Castle, his descendants sold it to Conrad III Schetz in 1608.
Another important residence is Borrekens Castle in Vorselaar, for generations private estate.
The most important burials took place in St. James' Church, Antwerp.
Genealogy
Early Knights
Raimondt I van de Werve, is mentioned as father of:
Gunther van de Werve, married to Getrudis of Ranst, daughter of Arnoult Berthout, Lord of Ranst. He is mentioned as father of
James or Jacques van de Werve, mayor in 1270: married Gommara of Liere.
Guilliam van de Werve, married to Beatrix de la Marche, named Beatrix Sanglier, daughter of Guy.
John I van de Werve, married Ida daughter of Gilles of Hoboken, MArquess of Antwerp.
Raimondt II van de Werve, married Isabella Triclandt, daughter of Gilles.
John II van de Werve, died 1389, married Claira of Wyneghem.
Nicolas I van de Werve, 1st Lord of Hovorst, see further.
Genealogy of The Lords of Hovorst, Giesenoudekercke and Westkercke
Nicolas I van de Werve, 1st Lord of Hovorst, Called Claas married 1st Mary of Duffel, Lady of Thielen, 2nd Catherine of Wilre.
Catherine van de Werve, married Peter of Hambroeck, Marquess of Antwerp.
Nicolaas II van de Werve, married Catherine Mickaert.
Peter van de Werve, married Catherine of Herbais.
Simon I van de Werve, married Catharine of Tuyl.
Henry I van de Werve, married Lady van cuyck.
Simon II van de Werve, Marques of Antwerp: married 1st Elsabeth vander Haept, 2nd Catherine vander Noot, 3rd Walburga vander Aa.
Simon III van de Werve, married Robertine Robert de Robersart.
Philip van de Werve, married Lady Isabelle-Françoise Charles.
Diederik I van de Werve, Mayor of Antwerp: married Catherine of Vaernewyck.
Henry II van de Werve, Lord of Westkercke: married Mary Taats van Amerongen.
Diederik II van de Werve, Lord of Westkercke: married Digna van Bleeswyck
Cornelie van de Werve: Married to her cousin Charles I Bruno van de Werve, Lord of Schilde.
Charles II Henri van de Werve, Lord of Schilde, descendants, see further.
Lords of Schilde and Vorsselaer
Auguste I van de Werve, 8th Lord of Hovorst, died 1647, married Mary Anne van de Werve.
Raymond van de Werve, Lord of Vremdyck
Guilliam Raymond van de Werve, Viscount of Immerseel.
Charles I Bruno van de Werve, Lord of schilde, (1627-1696): married Cornelie van de Werve.
Charles II Henri van de Werve, Lord of Schilde, (1627–1696).
Charles Philippe Joseph van de Werve, Lord of Gyssenkercke, died in the Battle of Velletri, no heirs.
Charles III Philippe van de Werve, 1st Count of Vorsselaer, (1706–1776): married Marie-Anne de Pret.
Charles IV Bernard van de Werve, 2nd Count of Vorsselaer,(1740–1813): married Hubertine de Gilman.
Auguste II van de Werve, (1764–1793): baron of Lichtaert: married Marie-Anne van Colen.
Reine Anne Marie Josepha van de Werve, (1789-1864)
Charles V Augustin van de Werve, 3rd Count of Vosselaer, (1786-1862)
Louis Paul François van de Werve, 4th Count of Vorsselaer, (1791-1850): married Jeanne Gillès de Pelichy.
Joanne Louise Marie Josephine van de Werve, married Henri Philip, Count of Brouchoven de Bergeyck.
Philippe II Marie Joseph Herman van de Werve, married Léocadie Geelhand (1817-1866).