Belgian Nobility - Marquisal Houses

Marquisal Houses

Members of 11 families bear the title of Marquis.

  • de Beauffort - (only the head of the house, the others are count/countess)
  • Clerix
  • de Mérode (Marquis of Westerlo, created in 1626 by king Philip IV of Spain only the head of the house, in addition to the title of Prince)
  • de Trazegnies
  • du Parc Locmaria - (only the head of the house, the others are count/countess)
  • Imperiali des Princes de Francavilla
  • de Radiguès de Chenneviere
  • Ruffo de Bonneval de la Fare des Comtes di Sinopoli de Calabre
  • van der Noot (Marquis of Assche)
  • d'Yve - (only the head of the house, the others are count/countess)
  • van Tongerloo d'Effaye

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