Louis de Gruuthuse

ca. 1427-1492; married Marguerite de Borselen in 1455; noted diplomat and bibliophile
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Louis de Gruuthuse
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Summary

Louis de Gruuthuse is a human[1]. Born in Bruges[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1427[3]. He died in Bruges[4]. He died on November 26, 1492[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6], feudatory[7], bibliophile[8], military commander[9], and diplomat[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Louis de Gruuthuse was born in Bruges[2].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse passed away in Bruges[4].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse was born on January 1, 1427[3].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse was born on January 1, 1422[12].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse was born on 1422[13].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse was born on 1427[14].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse died on November 26, 1492[5].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse died on November 24, 1492[15].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse died on November 26, 1492[16].
  • Burial took place at Church of Our Lady[17].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse's father was Johan IV van Brugge, Seigneur de la Gruythuyze[18].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse's mother was Margaretha van Steenhuyze, Vrouwe van Avelgem[19].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse was married to Margaretha van Borselen[20].
  • A child of Louis de Gruuthuse was Johann von Brügge[21].
  • A child of Louis de Gruuthuse was Johanna van der Aa van Steenhuyse[22].
  • A child of Louis de Gruuthuse was Johanna van Brugge[23].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse held citizenship in County of Flanders[24].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse's professions included feudatory[7].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse's professions included bibliophile[8].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse's professions included military commander[9].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse worked as a diplomat[10].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse's professions included patron of the arts[25].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse held the position of stadtholder of Holland[26].
  • Louis de Gruuthuse received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis de Gruuthuse's place of birth was Bruges[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1427[3], January 1, 1422[12], 1422[13], and 1427[14]. His father was Johan IV van Brugge, Seigneur de la Gruythuyze[18]. His mother was Margaretha van Steenhuyze, Vrouwe van Avelgem[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6], feudatory[7], bibliophile[8], military commander[9], diplomat[10], and patron of the arts[25]. Louis de Gruuthuse held the position of stadtholder of Holland[26].

Recognition

Louis de Gruuthuse received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27].

Personal Life

Louis de Gruuthuse was married to Margaretha van Borselen[20]. Children include Johann von Brügge[21], 1458–1512[28]; Johanna van der Aa van Steenhuyse[22]; and Johanna van Brugge[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 26, 1492[5] and November 24, 1492[15]. Louis de Gruuthuse died in Bruges[4]. Burial took place at Church of Our Lady[17].

Why It Matters

Louis de Gruuthuse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Louis de Gruuthuse born?

Born in Bruges[2].

Where did Louis de Gruuthuse die?

Louis de Gruuthuse passed away in Bruges[4].

Who were Louis de Gruuthuse's parents?

Louis de Gruuthuse's father was Johan IV van Brugge, Seigneur de la Gruythuyze[18]. Louis de Gruuthuse's mother was Margaretha van Steenhuyze, Vrouwe van Avelgem[19].

Who was Louis de Gruuthuse married to?

Louis de Gruuthuse's spouses include Margaretha van Borselen[20].

What did Louis de Gruuthuse do for work?

Louis de Gruuthuse worked as aristocrat[6], feudatory[7], bibliophile[8], military commander[9], and diplomat[10].

What awards did Louis de Gruuthuse receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] ↑ . Repertorium van ambtsdragers en ambtenaren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [22] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [23] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → ca. 1427-1492; married Marguerite de Borselen in 1455; noted diplomat and biblio
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  2. 11w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Q10593
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  3. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → aristocrat, feudatory, bibliophile +6
    Position held → stadtholder of Holland
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → aristocrat, feudatory, bibliophile +6
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → count, seigneur
    Father → Johan IV van Brugge, Seigneur de la Gruythuyze
    Aliases → —
    Depicted by → Portrait of Lodewijk van Gruuthuse
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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