Maximilian II of Burgundy

Maximilian II of Burgundy

Maximilian II of Burgundy (1514 – 1558), marquis of Veere and Lord of Beveren, was a noble from the Low Countries in the service of the Habsburgs.

Maximilian was the son of Adolf of Burgundy and Anna of Bergen. He was a descendent of Antoine, bastard of Burgundy, illegitimate son of Philip the Good. Desiderius Erasmus was a regular visitor at his father's house and Erasmus wrote the young Maximilian letters to encourage him to study science.

In 1540 Maximilian succeeded his father as admiral of the Netherlands. In 1542 he became admiral of Flanders and in 1546 Knight in the Order of the Golden Fleece. In 1547 he became Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland and Utrecht and Admiral-general of Zeeland. In 1555, Emperor Charles V promoted Veere to a Marquessate, as reward for Maximilian's loyal service.

Maximilian married in 1542 with Louise of Croÿ, daughter of Philippe II de Croÿ. The marriage remained childless. After his death, all his possessions went to his nephew Maximilien de Hénin-Liétard, son of his sister Anna. However, the Marquessate of Veere had to be sold for debt.

As Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland and Utrecht, he was succeeded by William the Silent, at that time still loyal to the King of Spain.

Preceded by
Louis of Praet
Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland and Utrecht
1546–1558
Succeeded by
William the Silent

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