Van Renesse


The Van Renesse family is an old Dutch noble family and cadet branch of the Van Voorne Family that stems from the town of Renesse in Zeeland.

History

The eldest documented ancestor of the family is Jan, Heer van Renesse, son of Costijn van Voorne, 1st Heer van Zierikzee. The Netherlands branch ended in 1855; the Belgian branch, Van Renesse van Elderen, resides in 'S-Herenelderen Castle.

Heraldry

The Renesse coat of arms is depicted in the medieval Gelre Armorial.

Members

Lords of Warfusée

Jean VIII of Renesse, Lord of Warfusée ;
married to Isabelle of Nassau; daughter of Henry III of Nassau-Breda.
Married Anne of Halmale, Lady of Elderen and Warfusée.Frederik II of Renesse, Lord of ElderenRené III of Renesse, lord of Elderen; married to Catherin d'Arkel.