Charles de Brimeu

Dutch stadtholder (1524-1572)
Person human Q551974
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Charles de Brimeu

Summary

Charles de Brimeu is a human[1]. His place of birth was Burgundian Netherlands[2]. He was born on January 1, 1524[3]. He passed away in Zwolle[4]. He died on January 7, 1572[5]. He worked as a politician[6], feudatory[7], and statesperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Burgundian Netherlands[2], Charles de Brimeu…
  • Charles de Brimeu died in Zwolle[4].
  • Charles de Brimeu was born on January 1, 1524[3].
  • Charles de Brimeu died on January 7, 1572[5].
  • Charles de Brimeu died on January 9, 1572[10].
  • Charles de Brimeu's father was Eustache de Brimeu, Comte de Meghen[11].
  • Charles de Brimeu's mother was Barbe von Hille[12].
  • Charles de Brimeu held citizenship in Habsburg Netherlands[13].
  • Charles de Brimeu worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles de Brimeu worked as a feudatory[7].
  • Charles de Brimeu's professions included statesperson[8].
  • Charles de Brimeu held the position of count of Megen[14].
  • Charles de Brimeu held the position of stadtholder[15].
  • Charles de Brimeu held the position of stadtholder of Friesland[16].
  • Charles de Brimeu received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[17].
  • Charles de Brimeu is recorded as male[18].
  • Charles de Brimeu's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Charles de Brimeu's family is recorded as House of Brimeu[20].
  • Charles de Brimeu's noble title is recorded as count of Megen[21].
  • Charles de Brimeu's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Charles de Brimeu's family name is recorded as de Brimeu[23].
  • Charles de Brimeu's given name is recorded as Karel[24].
  • Charles de Brimeu's given name is recorded as Charles[25].
  • Charles de Brimeu's given name is recorded as Carlos[26].
  • Charles de Brimeu's work location is recorded as Heerlijkheid Megen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Burgundian Netherlands[2], Charles de Brimeu… he was born on January 1, 1524[3]. His father was Eustache de Brimeu, Comte de Meghen[11]. His mother was Barbe von Hille[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], feudatory[7], and statesperson[8]. Positions held include count of Megen[14], a noble title[28]; stadtholder[15], a position[29], founded in 1470[30]; and stadtholder of Friesland[16].

Recognition

Charles de Brimeu received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 7, 1572[5] and January 9, 1572[10]. Charles de Brimeu died in Zwolle[4].

Why It Matters

Charles de Brimeu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Charles de Brimeu born?

Charles de Brimeu was born in Burgundian Netherlands[2].

Where did Charles de Brimeu die?

Charles de Brimeu died in Zwolle[4].

Who were Charles de Brimeu's parents?

Charles de Brimeu's father was Eustache de Brimeu, Comte de Meghen[11]. Charles de Brimeu's mother was Barbe von Hille[12].

What did Charles de Brimeu do for work?

Charles de Brimeu worked as politician[6], feudatory[7], and statesperson[8].

What awards did Charles de Brimeu receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Repertorium van ambtsdragers en ambtenaren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name de Brimeu
    Given name Karel, Charles, Carlos
    Place of death Zwolle
    Languages spoken, written or signed French, Spanish, Dutch
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