Ferdinand de Boisschot Politician
Ferdinand van Boisschot (1560s, Brussels - 24 November 1649, Brussels) was a Netherlandish jurist and diplomat, and chancellor of the Duchy of Brabant.His father, Jan Baptist van Boisschot, was a member of the Council of Brabant and was killed in the early stages of the Dutch Revolt. His mother took refuge in Cologne, where Ferdinand was raised. He studied law at the University of Cologne and at the University of Leuven.
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Office holder
| monarch | |
|---|---|
| office | Chancellor of the Duchy of Brabant |
| successor | Fran%C3%A7ois de Kinschot |