Philippe III de Croÿ
Philippe III de Croÿ | |
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Prince of Chimay, Duke of Aarschot | |
| Governor of Antwerp | |
| Monarch | Philip II |
| Stadtholder of Flanders | |
| In office 1577 | |
| Preceded by | Jean de Croÿ, Count of Rœulx |
| Succeeded by | Charles III de Croÿ |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 July 1526 |
| Died | 11 December 1595 (aged 69) |
| Spouse | Johanna Henriette van Halewyn |
| Relations | Charles II de Croÿ (brother) |
| Children | Charles III de Croÿ |
| Parent(s) | Philippe II de Croÿ Anna de Croÿ |
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Philippe de Croÿ, 3rd Duke of Aarschot, 4th Prince of Chimay, Count of Porcean (Valenciennes, 10 July 1526 – Venice, 11 December 1595), was Stadtholder of Flanders, and inherited the estates of the ancient and wealthy family of Croÿ. Becoming a soldier, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece by Philip II, king of Spain, and was afterwards employed in diplomatic work.