In office 17 February 1557 – 26 November 1579 (1557-02-17 – 1579-11-26)
Monarch
Philip II of Spain
Preceded by
Engelbert van den Daele
Succeeded by
Didier van t'Sestich
Ambassador to England
In office May 1550 – October 1553
Monarch
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Personal details
Born
ca. 1515 Antwerp, Duchy of Brabant, Habsburg Netherlands
Died
13 July 1581(1581-07-13) (aged 65–66) Antwerp, Duchy of Brabant, Habsburg Netherlands
Resting place
Antwerp Cathedral
Alma mater
Leuven University
Jean or Jehan Scheyfve (c. 1515 – 13 July 1581), Lord of Sint-Agatha-Rode, was Chancellor of Brabant, head of the civilian administration of the Duchy of Brabant, from 1557 to 1579. He had earlier served as the ambassador of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, to the English court (May 1550 to October 1553).
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a fever and cough that gradually worsened. The imperial ambassador, JeanScheyfve, reported that "he suffers a good deal when the fever is upon him, especially...
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putting yourself under their care, and you won't be welcome with us. JeanScheyfve recorded Cleutin's visit to England in February 1552, writing that he...
Francis I, Duke of Lorraine. His first wife was Marie Ruffault, daughter of Jean Ruffault, knight, lord of Neufville and treasurer general of finance. His...
scholar 7 May - Alexander Utendal (born 1543/45), composer 13 July - JeanScheyfve (born about 1515), former Chancellor of Brabant 23 July - George de...
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