The Marquess of Lede was a Flemish title in use during the Ancien Régime. Lede is a city in Flanders, Belgium.

History

Jacques, son of Adrian Bette, Lord of Angrelles inherited the Heerlijkheid of Lede, of his father in law Jean de Gruutere (1501 - 1556). By Spanish Royal decree the Heerlijkheid was elevated to a barony. And finally the title Marquess of Lede was created on 3 August 1633 by King Felipe IV for Guillaume de Bette, 1st Marquess of Lede after his participation in the Capture of Maastricht. The title was passed from generation to generation until the last Marquess died, the only relative was Maximilien Carnin de Staden, who died in Mesen Castle.

Marquesses of Lede

Jacques Bette (1521–1591): Married to Isabeau de Gruutere, Lady of Lede. Married to Joanne of Glymes-Berghes. married to Anna Marie de Hornes-Bassignies. Married to Dorothea of Croy. Married to Anne Marie of Croy. Married in 1685 Guillaume-Charles-François-Louis of Bourgogne, died 1707: Count of Wacken. Married to Agnes de Merode.