Charles de Hovyne

Charles de Hovyne (1596–1671), lord of Gouvernies, Granbray, Winckel, Steenkercke, etc., was president of the Brussels Privy Council from 1653 to 1671, and a key participant in and commentator upon the government of the Habsburg Netherlands.

Charles de Hovyne

Charles de Hovyne (1596–1671), lord of Gouvernies, Granbray, Winckel, Steenkercke, etc., was president of the Brussels Privy Council from 1653 to 1671, and a key participant in and commentator upon the government of the Habsburg Netherlands.