Philippe II de Croÿ

Belgian noble (1496-1549)
Person human Q935822
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Philippe II de Croÿ

Summary

Philippe II de Croÿ is a human[1]. He was born on +1496-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[3]. He died on +1549-04-02T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Philippe II de Croÿ died in Brussels metropolitan area[3].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ was born on +1496-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ died on +1549-04-02T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ's father was Henry de Croÿ[7].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ's mother was Charlotte de Châteaubriand des Roches Baritaud, Dame de Loigny[8].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ was married to Q66087013[9].
  • Among Philippe II de Croÿ's spouses was Anna of Lorraine[10].
  • A child of Philippe II de Croÿ was Philipe de Croÿ, Duke of Aerschot[11].
  • A child of Philippe II de Croÿ was Charles II de Croÿ[12].
  • A child of Philippe II de Croÿ was Charles Philippe de Croÿ, Marquis d’Havré[13].
  • A child of Philippe II de Croÿ was William de Croÿ[14].
  • A child of Philippe II de Croÿ was Q134587789[15].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ worked as a politician[5].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ held the position of Q2615607[16].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ held the position of governor[17].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[18].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ is recorded as male[19].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ's family is recorded as House of Croÿ[21].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ's noble title is recorded as Prince of Chimay[22].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ's noble title is recorded as Duke of Aarschot[23].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ's Commons category is recorded as Philippe II de Croÿ (1496-1549)[24].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ's military, police or special rank is recorded as generalissimo[25].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ was part of the conflict Italian Wars[26].
  • Philippe II de Croÿ's given name is recorded as Philippe[27].

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Origins and Family

Philippe II de Croÿ was born on +1496-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Henry de Croÿ[7]. His mother was Charlotte de Châteaubriand des Roches Baritaud, Dame de Loigny[8].

Career and Affiliations

Philippe II de Croÿ worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Q2615607[16] and governor[17], a public office[28].

Recognition

Philippe II de Croÿ received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q66087013[9], 1501–1539[29] and Anna of Lorraine[10], an aristocrat[30], 1522–1568[31]. Children include Philipe de Croÿ, Duke of Aerschot[11], a politician[32], 1526–1595[33], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[34]; Charles II de Croÿ[12], an aristocrat[35], 1522–1551[36]; Charles Philippe de Croÿ, Marquis d’Havré[13], a politician[37], 1549–1613[38], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[39]; William de Croÿ[14], a military leader[40], 1527–1565[41]; and Q134587789[15].

Death and Burial

Philippe II de Croÿ died on +1549-04-02T00:00:00Z[4]. He passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[3].

Why It Matters

Philippe II de Croÿ ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where did Philippe II de Croÿ die?

Philippe II de Croÿ passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[3].

Who were Philippe II de Croÿ's parents?

Philippe II de Croÿ's father was Henry de Croÿ[7]. Philippe II de Croÿ's mother was Charlotte de Châteaubriand des Roches Baritaud, Dame de Loigny[8].

Who was Philippe II de Croÿ married to?

Philippe II de Croÿ's spouses include Q66087013[9] and Anna of Lorraine[10].

What did Philippe II de Croÿ do for work?

Philippe II de Croÿ worked as politician[5].

What awards did Philippe II de Croÿ receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [4] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family House of Croÿ
    Child Philipe de Croÿ, Duke of Aerschot, Charles II de Croÿ, Charles Philippe de Croÿ, Marquis d’Havré +2
    Aliases
    Noble title Prince of Chimay, Duke of Aarschot
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