Chasteler

This family was founded by Thierry, Lord of Chasteler (casteletum) in France in Lorraine around 1300.

[3] Theory says Thierry was a son of Frederick II, Duke of Lorraine.

After his death he was succeeded by his son Ferry, Lord of Chasteler.

The Lordship of Moulbaix was obtained in the 15th century by marriage, and in this period the lords owned land both in Wallonia and in Lorraine.

Empress Maria Theresia decided in 1769 that all descendants of François Joseph Gabriel were given the right to be titled Marquess of Chasteler and Moulbaix.

Chasteler family coat of arms
Moulbaix Castle, built by Oswald de Chasteler and a former Urban exploration site. [ 2 ]