Aspremont-Lynden

The proven line starts with Thierry van Lynden (married 1520, died 1566), as the first mentioned member of this family.

In 1676 and 1677 nobility decrees of Emperor Leopold I followed for descendants of this family, with the title of Count.

Since Ferdinand Gobert d'Aspremont Lynden several descendants fought in Austrian service.

By collective Royal Decree of 20 February 1816, Joseph-Ferdinand von Aspremont Lynden (1784–1843) was appointed to the (modern) Knighthood of Namur with the title of Count in Belgium.

In the centuries that followed, members held administrative positions at the local, provincial, and national levels.