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Lords of Rubempré


The Lords of Rubempré were feudal lords, and the ancesters of the current Princes of Rubempré, belonging to the Belgian Nobility.

Rubempré is currently in Somme; Picardia; France. Baldwin is the First Lord of Rubempré mentioned in 1202. In the 16th century the family was allied to the house of Bourbon-Rubempré.

The title was incorporated by heritage to the House of Mérode, who stil uses this title upon the current generation. The 2nd Prince inherited the feudal function of Grand Huntsman of Brabant.


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