Philippe Spinola

Charles-Hippolyte-Philippe Spinola, known as Philippe Spinola (c. 1612–1670) was count of Bruay, baron of Andre, and lord of Kounice, a lordship which he later exchanged for those of Calonne-sur-la-Lys and Viefville, Grandee of Spain and Knight of the Golden Fleece.

In 1652 he was appointed sergeant-general and in 1655 governor and captain-general of Walloon Flanders.

He was the last man to hold this position under the King of Spain.

In 1667 Louis XIV besieged Lille and conquered the province.

After this defeat Spinola retired from public life.