Jean Scheyfve
Jean or Jehan Scheyfve (c. 1515 – 13 July 1581), Lord of Sint-Agatha-Rode, was Chancellor of Brabant, head of the civilian administration of the Duchy of Brabant, from 1557 to 1579. He had earlier served as the ambassador of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, to the English court (May 1550 to October 1553).
Jean Scheyfve | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor of Brabant | |
| In office 17 February 1557 – 26 November 1579 | |
| Monarch | Philip II of Spain |
| Preceded by | Engelbert van den Daele |
| Succeeded by | Didier van t'Sestich |
| Ambassador to England | |
| In office May 1550 – October 1553 | |
| Monarch | Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ca. 1515 Antwerp, Duchy of Brabant, Habsburg Netherlands |
| Died | 13 July 1581 (aged 65–66) Antwerp, Duchy of Brabant, Habsburg Netherlands |
| Resting place | Antwerp Cathedral |
| Alma mater | Leuven University |
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