Aymard d'Ursel


Marie-Henri-Adrien-Aymard count d'Ursel was a Belgian Noble Courtier of the Vatican.
By mother's side he was a grandson of Marie-Hippolyte de Gueulluy, 2nd Marquess of Rumigny and a descendant of Édouard Mortier, Duke of Trévise. He was the elder brother of Hippolyte d'Ursel. After his marriage to countess Marie du Chastel de la Howarderie he became the resident of Moulbaix Castle. The castle was abandoned by his children and became famous for its ruins.

Career

He served in the Belgian army and was active in the artillery.
He became secret Chamberlain of Leo XIII. During his days in the Vatican he was in service of the papal nuncio.
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