Baldwin of Lannoy
Baldwin van Lannoy, Lord of Molembais, nicknamed "Le Bègue", was a Flemish statesman, and ambassador for Philip the Good at the court of Henry V of England. He is considered the founder of the Lords of Molenbais branch of the de Lannoy family.
Early life
He was born in 1388 in Hénin-Beaumont into the noble de Lannoy family. He was a son of Guilbert I of Lannoy, Lord of Santes, and Catherine de Saint-Aubin, Lady of Molembais. Among his elder brothers were Guillebert II de Lannoy and Hugo de Lannoy, both diplomats.Career
During his career, the Lord of Molembais was named Governor of Lille.In 1429, he was one of the twenty Founder Knights of the Order of the Golden Fleece, his official number being 19. When Baldwin became Knight, he commissioned a portrait to be painted by Jan van Eyck.
Personal life
He married twice; first to Marie, Lady of Melles and secondly to Adrienne de Berlaymont, a daughter of Jacques de Berlaymont and Catherine de Robersart. Together, they were the parents of four children:- Baudouin "Baldwin" de Lannoy, Lord of Molembais, who was also a Knight of the Golden Fleece; he married Marie d'Esne, Lady of Conroy.
- Philippine de Lannoy, who married to Jean de Jauche, Lord of Mastaing.
- Anne de Lannoy, who married Leon, Lord of Proisy.
- Hugues "Hugo" de Lannoy, who became Canon of Liège Cathedral.