Charles de Brimeu
Charles de Brimeu (1524 or 1525 – 1572 in Zwolle), was the last count of Meghem, lord of Humbercourt, of Houdain and Éperlecques. He was grandson of Guy of Brimeu, who was beheaded in Ghent. He became the last ceremonial Hereditary Marshal of Brabant of his family: he sold this ceremonial office to Gaspard II Schetz.
Charles de Brimeu | |
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| Count of Megen | |
Statue of Charles de Brimeu in Megen | |
| Stadtholder of Gelderland | |
| Title held | 1556–1572 |
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| Born | 1524 or 1525 |
| Died | 1572 Zwolle, Netherlands |
| Noble family | House of Brimeu |
| Issue | None |
| Father | Eustache of Brimeu |
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