Marquess of Lede

Jacques, son of Adrian Bette,[1] Lord of Angrelles inherited the Heerlijkheid of Lede, of his father in law Jean de Gruutere (1501 - 1556).

[2] By Spanish Royal decree the Heerlijkheid was elevated to a barony.

And finally the title Marquess of Lede was created on 3 August 1633 by King Felipe IV for Guillaume de Bette, 1st Marquess of Lede after his participation in the Capture of Maastricht.

The title was passed from generation to generation until the last Marquess died, the only relative was Maximilien Carnin de Staden, who died in Mesen Castle.

Jacques Bette (1521–1591):Married to Isabeau de Gruutere, Lady of Lede.