Anthony of Glymes or Anton van Bergen, Lord of Grimbergen, Count of Walhain (1500–1541) was the 1st Margrave of Bergen (op Zoom).

Family

Anthony was the son of John III of Glymes and a grandson of Guy of Brimeu. He was the uncle of

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and brother in law of

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. He married in 1521

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, Inventaire des archives de la cour féodale de Brabant, Volume 1 to Jacqueline of Croÿ, the sister of

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. He became the father of

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, prince Bishop of liege and

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, who succeeded him as marquess.

Career

Like others Anthony had a military career; he was Captain general of Luxemburg. In 1532 he became Count of Walhain by imperial decree. The next year, in 1533, he was elevated: Berghes was created marquessate by imperial decree of Charles VI. He inherited

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from the family of his wife. He was a diplomate and

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of the Imperial Court. He was knight of the Golden Fleece.

References

{{Authority control Knights of the Golden Fleece Glymes family 1500 births 1541 deaths Stadtholders of Namur