[5] These include: Charles-Philippe de Patin is a descendant of a long-standing aristocratic lineage,[7][8][ι] which has been characterized by G. Van Hoorebeke as possessing a "noble of race" status.

His father was Pierre de Patin (Dadizele, 1660 – Bixschoote 1735), who held the titles of Lord of Langemarck, Shaepweide, Ter Beke,[12] Burgcautere, and Nonneland.

Additionally, Charles Philippe's oldest sister, Adrienne de Patin, born in Menin 1634, died in Geluwe in 1710, was married to Marinus Vermeersch, Anne's brother.

On 12 October 1720, de Patin, a lawyer by profession, was appointed as a counselor of the Council of Flanders by Prince Eugene of Savoy, who served as the governor of the Netherlands from 1716 to 1725.

Subsequently, on 12 April 1721, he solemnly swore an oath in the presence of Christophe Ernest, the head of the Council, who held the title of Count de Baillet.

[6] The Austrians showed a willingness to relinquish the Ostend Company within the context of broader diplomatic objectives, expecting favorable outcomes from Spain and the other nations at the Congress of Soissons.

The Ostend Company's efforts to build an Austrian trade route to India were ultimately unsuccessful due to the provisions outlined in the Treaty of Vienna on 16 March 1731.

The Belgian Austrians and Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, recognized de Patin's fervent efforts to save the Ostend Company and appointed him on 5 August 1733, for a place in the High Court.

[30] Per an Imperial order issued on 5 December 1735, in Vienna,[ν] de Patin was granted the title of Viscount as a result of his distinguished achievements and the illustrious lineage of his aristocratic ancestors, which can be traced back to the 13th century.

[31][32] Following acquiring[θ] the esteemed title of Viscount, de Patin assumed the role of 'Conseiller-Regent' (Regent Advisor) at the Supreme Court of Austrian Belgium.

The Supreme Court served as the governing body responsible for overseeing the national political affairs of Austrian Belgium, allowing de Patin to advocate for the welfare of his compatriots.

[34] In addition, contrary to Maria-Elisabeth's preferences, de Patin recommended the issuance of a decree on 6 December 1737, aimed at restricting the extent of legal protection enjoyed by clerics.

Following her death, de Patin continued to engage in various activities and showed a profound interest in the trading relations between Austrian Belgium and India, as well as the Ostend Company.

[37] In an epistolary communication addressed to her sibling, Charles VI, on 9 April 1738, Governess Maria-Elisabeth expressed her determination to dispatch de Patin to Antwerp.

Rather, the concern lied in the deliberate prolongation of negotiations by England and the United Dutch Provinces for a period exceeding 22 years to preserve the existing tax system in their favor for as long as possible.

Feeling dissatisfied with the denial of his request to hold both roles concurrently, Patin arrived in Vienna six days before the passing of Charles VI, on 20 October 1740.

Maria Theresa strongly preferred Charles-Philippe de Patin[θ] and, on 5 October 1741, extended to him the prestigious position of President of the Council of Flanders.

On the morning of 12 June 1745, the forces under the command of French King Louis XV successfully captured the city of Ghent following a military assault that took place between Sint-Pieters-Poort and the river Schelde.

In response to this development, the Council of Flanders decided to dispatch de Patin as an emissary to the French King, who was then situated at the Castle of Rooborst, to extend greetings to the monarch.

With a strong sense of loyalty towards his Empress, the Patin expressed his desire to the French Marquis d'Argenson[51] to relinquish his role as President of the Council of Flanders.

He said farewell to the Council in a most courteous manner[54] and proceeded to travel to Brussels, followed by Roermond, Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen), and Vienna,[55] where he remained until the conclusion of the war.

[58] Following the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle on 18 October 1748, the administration of Austrian Belgium was entrusted to a State Council, with Charles-Philippe de Patin assuming a prominent position within it.

In response to the Enlightenment era, urban centers rejected granting exclusive advantages to certain cities in the national decision-making process, unfairly burdening other towns with shared expenditures.

[65][66][67] In correspondence with Cobenzl, De Patin argued against the complete annihilation of basic laws, asserting that a more prudent approach would include making necessary amendments.

[68] Subsequent to that period, voting rights in Austrian Belgium ceased to be predicated on historical privileges, instead being contingent upon significance and financial capability, coinciding with the ongoing process of economic rationalization.

In her correspondence, Maria Theresa notably referred to de Patin as her devoted servant, ce bon serviteur, and offered him a remarkable favor.

[73] Charles-Philippe de Patin, a prominent figure, met his demise on 17 July 1773, at the venerable age of 86, inside the confines of the Prinsenhof located in Ghent.

On 25 October 1779, Maria Theresa issued a decree granting the descendants of de Patin the privilege to hold both the noble titles of Knight and Viscount concurrently.