Lancelot II of Ursel

Lancelot II of Ursel
Lord Mayor of Antwerpen
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Spouse(s)	Adriana Rockox

Ladislaus/Lancloet, sometimes Lanschot van Ursele or Lancelot II of Ursel (1499-1573),Knight , was an old Mayor and ammanus of Antwerpen.

His ancestors were all members of political dynasties in Antwerpen, his father John III of Ursel was Schepen of Antwerpen. Lancelot married 3 times: First in 1520 to Barbe de Liere d'Immersele, and 3rd on 7th may 1543 to Adriana Rockox, who died in 1558. She was a daughter of the Mayor Nicolaas II Rockox. He was the brother in law of John III van de Werve, Lord of Hovorst, Schepen of Antwerpen, married to Clara Rockox. His sister Mary was married to Martin, son of Gerald van de Werve, 5th Lord of Hovorst.

He died without male heirs, however his grandson Conrad III Schetz was adopted and took the name of Ursel. Amongst his descendants we find the future Dukes of Ursel.

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Third Marriage:

Ursel was 13 times Lord Mayor of Antwerpen. He was in office in the years 1532, 1533, 1534, 1538, 1539, 1542, 1544, 1545, 1547, 1548, 1563, 1565 and 1570. He was a protector of Ioannes Servilius.

In 1533 Lancelot of Ursel plays a major part in the salvation of the Cathedral, during the great fire he coordinated the salvation of the Cathedral. People believe that thanks to his active help and coordiantion, the cathedral was saved form total ruin. Unfortunately 57 altars could not be saved and went up in flames. Lancelot has serious injuries but survived the ordeal, confirms Francesco Guicciardini in his letters.

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