Marquess of Trazegnies d'Ittre
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The Marquess of Trazegnies d'Ittre ( Markies van Trazegnies or marquis de Trazegnies ) is a member of the Belgian nobility . The title has been held for centuries by the noble house of Trazegnies ( Maison de Trazegnies ). They hold private residence in the Castle of Corroy-le-Château. The house of Trazegnies is divided into two families: de Trazegnies and de Trazegnies d'Itrre .
History
The first recorded lord of the house was Giles I of Trazegnies (1134–1161). The title of marquess was conferred by Holy Roman Empress and Archduchess of Austria, Maria Theresa , upon the descendants of Eugène Gillion, Marquess de Trazegnies , who became Marquess of Ittre after his marriage to Marie Victoire de Rifflart , daughter of Leopold de Rifflart. Their son, Gilles Charles, was the second Marquess of Trazegnies d'Ittre. He married Amélie Constance of Nassau-Corroy . His descendants still live in Belgium, and belong to one of the oldest noble houses of Belgium.
Today
Olivier de Trazegnies d'Ittre , the current Marquess, still lives in the Castle of Corroy-le-Château . [1]
References
- ↑ État présent de la noblesse belge 1999, pp. 339-347.