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Hereditary Marshal of Brabant

The Marshal of Brabant (erfmaarschalk van Brabant/ maréchal-héreditaire de Brabant) is a hereditary royal officeholder and chivalric title at the Court of Brabant.

History

During war the Marshal was responsible for the safekeeping of abbeys and citizens, who could become victims during the fights. In the late Middle Ages the Marshall took part in peace treaties. During the ceremonial he was present together with the council of war. In 1160 the Lords of Wesemael had the privilege of this ceremonial office.

List of Marshals of Brabant

House of Wesemael

Arnold I, Lord of Wesemael, Marshall of Brabant.

House of Brimeu

Jean of Croÿ, Lord of Roeulx gifted the dominium of Wesemael to Guy of Brimeu in 1471

Guy of Brimeu, Lord of Meghen and Humbercourt; Marshall of Brabant.

House of Schetz

Gaspard II Schetz acquired the dominium of Wezemael from Charles de Brimeu.

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