Alexander Joseph Rubens, Lord of Vremdyck, Willenskerk, Ter Schriek, Liesele, Malderen and steenhuffelProvincie, stad, ende district van Mechelen opgeheldert in haere kercken ... (died 17 February 1752, in Mechelen) was a Flemish nobleman. He was the last male heir of his grandfather.
Family
He was one of the grandchildren of Peter Paul Rubens and Helena Fourment. His father Frans was married to Suzanne Charles, of noble birth. Her uncle Philippe was Knight of Jerusalem.Recueil genealogique de familles originaires des Pays-Bays out y ..., Volume 2 He was widower of Catharyne Philippine van Parys, who died in 1741. He was responsible for Joannes Alexander and Fredericus Ignatius Rubens, orphans of François II Rubens, and Barbe Francisca de Clear, after his death. Alexander did not have any children. He was buried with his wife in the Saint James' church, Antwerp.
Career Alexander Rubens was named in 1694 by Royal command Rentmeester-generaal of the King, for Mechelen.Vierden placcaet-boeck van Vlaenderen, behelsende alle de ..., Volume 2 He donated from his private fortune for the completion of the Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk, he donated the pulpit by private gift of 2.994 gulden.Provincie, stad, ende district van Mechelen opgeheldert in haere kercken ... He resided in Liezele castle, bought in 1716.
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