Baron of Wissekerke (or Wissenkercke) was a title created on 31 July 1630 by the Spanish king Philip IV for Philip of Récourt. Philip had acquired the Lordship of Wissekerke by his marriage to Margareth of Steelant, Lady of Wissekerke. The title remained in use until the death of Ivo of Récourt, the 5th Baron, in 1745.

Wissekerke Castle, the seat of the barony.

Barons of Wissekerke (1630-1745)

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Philip of Récourt (1561-1635) dit of Licques, Knight, Baron of Wissekerke, Lord of Audenthun and La Verre

References

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  • De Vegiano, Jean Charles Joseph (1779). Suite du supplément au nobiliaire des Pays-Bas, et du comté de Bourgogne. Malines: P. J. Hanicq.