Marquess of Rode

The dominium of Rode was the property of don Simon Rodriguez de Evora who had bought the property in 1602; he was created Baron of Rode by permission of the archdukes Albrecht and Isabella.

The title of Marquess was created in 1680 by King Charles II of Spain for Lopez-Maria Rodriguez d'Evora y Vega, 1st Marquess of Rode, the oldest son of Simon Rodriguez de Evora y Vega, baron of Rode.

The last marquessa, dona Maria Rodriguez de Evora y Vega resided in Beerlegem Castle.

She married the Count Charles Victor de Spangen, and their descendants still reside in Beerlegem Castle.

[3] Don Simon Rodriguez de Evora, 1st Baron of Rode.

Beerlegem Castle or "Ten Bieze Castle", property of the late Countess de Spangen d'Evora