Valentin de Lannoy

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Valentin de Lannoy was a Flemish military commander and Knight of the Golden Fleece.

Family

He was the younger son of Jacques de Lannoy, Lord of la Motterie and brother of Claude de Lannoy, 1st Count of la Motterie. He founded the Branch of the Lords of Leeuwerghem. He had 6 children, all born in Hulst.

Career

In 1622 he was sent to military mission in Luxemburgh.[1] He later was allowed membership of the military council and named governor of Hulst by Felipe IV of Spain in 1623.[2] He resided in this city, together with his wife and children.

References

  1. ↑ Histoire générale des guerres de Savoie, de Bohême, du Palatinat ..., Volume 1 /Du Cornet
  2. ↑ Catalogue d'une précieuse collection de livres anciens et modernes et d'archives/F. Heussner, 1854
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