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William de Croÿ, Lord of Chièvres

Type Figure Region Low Countries Time c. 1458–1521 Also known as William de Croÿ、Lord of Chièvres、Guillaume de Croÿ、Chièvres

Burgundian Netherlands Flemish noble, guardian and grand chamberlain to Charles V in his youth, deeply influencing the young monarch's politics from …

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  1. 1511–1515Mechelen · NetherlandsAs head of the Croÿ family he served as grand chamberlain to Charles V, effectively controlling the young monarch's daily life and courtier appointments, sharing governance of the Netherlands with regent Margaret, and standing foremost among Flemish nobles in influence.
  2. 1516–1520Valladolid · CastileAccompanied Charles V to Spain, maintaining his favored position at the Castilian court, placing old Netherlands officials into the new government, and securing Habsburg factional support on the eve of the imperial election, until his death in 1521.

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