Conrad III Schetz

Conrad (or Coenraad) Schetz de Grobbendonck, later Conrad d'Ursel (1553–1632) was a nobleman in the Habsburg Netherlands and in 1604–1609 the first ordinary ambassador to England for the Archdukes Albert and Isabella.

Conrad van Ursel
1st Baron of Hoboken
Conrad III Schetz de Grobbendonck
Ambassador to England
In office
1604–1609
MonarchsArchdukes Albert and Isabella
Personal details
BornMarch 19, 1553
Antwerp, Duchy of Brabant
DiedJuly 16, 1632(1632-07-16) (aged 79)
Brussels
Spouse(s)Françoise Grusset dict Richardot, daughter of Jean Richardot
RelationsAnthonie Schetz (brother)
Parent(s)Gaspar Schetz and Catharina d'Ursel
Educationcivil law
Alma materLeuven University
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