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Jean Richardot | |
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President of the Privy Council of the Habsburg Netherlands | |
In office 1597–1609 | |
Monarchs | Archdukes Albert and Isabella |
Succeeded by | Engelbert Maes |
Personal details | |
Born | Jean Grusset 1540 Champlitte, Franche-Comté |
Died | 3 September 1609 Arras |
Resting place | Church of St Gudula, Brussels |
Spouse | Anne Courcol de Baillencourt |
Relations | François Richardot (maternal uncle) |
Parent(s) | Guillaume Grusset and Marguerite Richardot |
Education | civil law |
Alma mater | Leuven University |
Jean Grusset dict Richardot, knight (1540 – 3 September 1609) was a statesman and diplomat from the Franche-Comté, who held high political office during the Dutch Revolt and played an important role in restoring Habsburg rule in the Southern Netherlands.