Guy of Brimeu

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Execution

Guy de Brimeu known as the great or Gwijde of Brimeu, was a knight of the Golden Fleece, he was beheaded in Ghent on 3 April 1477.

Family[]

His father was Jean of Brimeu, Lord of Humbercourt. He married Antonia de Rambures. Children:

• Charles of Brimeu
• Adrian of Brimeu, Lord of Humbercourt: Died in the battle of Marignano.
• Eustache of Brimeu, married Barbara of Hillery
• Charlotte of Brimeu
• Anne Of Brimeu, married John III of Glymes, Lord of Bergen op Zoom.
  • Anthony of Glymes, Marquess of Berghes.
    • Robert of Berghes
• Lamberte of Brimeu, married Ferry of Croy.
• Guye of Brimeu

Career[]

Jean of Croÿ, Lord of Roeulx gifted the dominium of Wesemael to Guy of Brimeu in 1471 and he became the new Marshal of Brabant.^[1] He was introduced into the Order of the Golden Fleece on 9 May 1473. He was a personal friend and member of the court of the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold.

Execution[]

Mary of Burgundy tried to save his life, but Guy was beheaded in Ghent after torture on 3 April 1477.

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