Michael Ophovius

[1] He taught eloquence at the order's house of studies in Leuven and later became a professor of theology at the University of Bologna.

[1] In 1623, while travelling in the Dutch Republic on family business, he transmitted a confidential message from the Brussels government to the Governor of Heusden, who had him arrested.

[1] On 18 April 1629 he met with the papal nuncio in Brussels to discuss developing missionary activity in Northern Europe, but in the same year, 's-Hertogenbosch was besieged and conquered by Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, and on 12 November 1629 Ophovius became an exile from his native city and episcopal see.

[1] Early in 1635, Ophovius moved his base to Postel Abbey, and late in 1636 he finally settled at the Dominican house in Lier, where he died on 4 November 1637.

[2] He was buried in the Dominican church in Antwerp, to the left of the high altar, and a magnificent tomb was erected, designed by Rubens, a close personal friend who had painted several portraits of him.