Van Renesse


Van Renesse is an old Dutch aristocratic family that stems from the town of Renesse in Zeeland. The current Belgian branch resides in 's Herenelderen Castle since 1540.

History

The eldest ancestor of this family was Jan van Renesse who is mentioned in a charter as a minor in 1318. The Dutch branch ended in 1855, the Belgian noble branch van Renesse van Elderen survived until modern times.

Heraldry

The Renesse coat of arms is depicted in the medieval Gelre Armorial.

Members

married to Isabelle of Nassau; daughter of Henry III of Nassau-Breda.
Married Anne of Halmale, Lady of Elderen and Warfusée.