Albert du Roy de Blicquy
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Colonel Albert du Roy de Blicquy, by Herbert Arnould Olivier, 1915
Lieutenant General Baron Albert Aquila Alexis Maria du Roy de Blicquy (June 12, 1869 - September 9, 1940) was a Belgian General.
Family
He was born in the Noble house of du Roy, from French aristocracy. He is the son of Fernand du Roy de Blicquy (1836-1913) and Leontine d'Hanins de Moerkerke (1843-1918), he married the Vicomtesse de Beughem.
Career
He made a career at the Belgian royal Court and was Aide-de-camp to the Count of Flanders between 1898-1900. Later he became chief of the Military household of the King. As Ordenance Officer to King Albert he was always around the king. A portrait of him was painted by Herbert Arnould Olivier in February 1915.[1]
Honours and awards
Belgium:
- War Cross.[2]
- Honorary Aide-de-camp of Their Majesties, King Albert and King Leopold.[3]
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Crown.
- Grand Officer in the Order of Leopold.
Kingdom of Romania: Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Crown.
Kingdom of Portugal: Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Aviz.
Thailand: Knight Grand Cross in the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.
References
- ^ "Government Art Collection - Art Work Details". Archived from the original on 2016-11-15. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
- ^ "Du ROY de BLICQUY".
- ^ "Du ROY de BLICQUY".