Michel d'Esne

Michel d'Esne de Betencourt (1540–1614) was a prelate in the Habsburg Netherlands.

[1] He was educated at Houdain college in Mons and at the age of fifteen became a page at the court of Philip II of Spain.

Living in Douai, he spent his time translating devotional and edifying works.

[2] In 1597 Philip II nominated him as bishop of Tournai; papal confirmation followed on 29 November 1597.

During his reign as bishop, d'Esne founded or oversaw the establishment of numerous educational and charitable foundations.