Marquess of Wemmel

The title was created in 1688 for Philip Taye, 1st Marquess of Wemmel captain in the Spanish army.

Until 1688 he was Baron of Wemmel, this title came from his ancestor Gyselbrecht Taye.

His family was generations in charge of the Heerlijkheid of Wemmel.

Their daughter, Marie Jospeha Taye married to the count Jean-Antoine van der Noot.

[1] The marquess took an important ceremonial position and was seated in the States of Brabant, and was ceremonial Lord Chamberlain of the Archduchess.