Jean Richardot
Jean Grusset dict Richardot, knight (1540 – 3 September 1609) was a statesman and diplomat from the Franche-Comté, who held high political office during the Dutch Revolt and played an important role in restoring Habsburg rule in the Southern Netherlands.
Jean Richardot | |
|---|---|
| President of the Privy Council of the Habsburg Netherlands | |
| In office 1597–1609 | |
| Monarchs | Archdukes Albert and Isabella |
| Succeeded by | Engelbert Maes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean Grusset 1540 Champlitte, Franche-Comté |
| Died | 3 September 1609 Arras |
| Resting place | Church of St Gudula, Brussels |
| Spouse | Anne Courcol de Baillencourt |
| Relations | François Richardot (maternal uncle) |
| Parent(s) | Guillaume Grusset and Marguerite Richardot |
| Education | civil law |
| Alma mater | Leuven University |
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