Van de Werve | |
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noble family | |
Country | Belgium |
Titles | Count of Vorsselaer |
Estate(s) | Borrekens Castle |
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The Van de Werve family is one of the oldest Belgian noble families from Antwerp that is still in existence.[2]
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.
Over time, many members married into other very important noble families such as Schetz, Tucher, Ursel and Brimeu.
Diederik van de Werve was the original Resident of D'Ursel Castle, his descendants sold it to Conrad III Schetz in 1608.[5]
Another important residence is Borrekens Castle in Vorselaar, for generations private estate.
The most important burials took place in St. James' Church, Antwerp.