Hermann von dem Bergh
Hermann von dem Bergh (born August 2, 1558 in 's-Heerenberg , † August 12, 1611 in Spa ) was a military commander in the general state and later in the Spanish service during the Eighty Years War . He was Count von dem Bergh, Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece and governor of Spanish funds from 1593 until his death .
Life
Hermann was the eldest son of Count Wilhelm IV von dem Bergh (1537–1586) and Countess Maria von Nassau (1539–1599).
He first made a career in government services. He was Rittmeister and garrison commander in 's-Heerenberg and Doetinchem . Like his father and brothers, he switched to the Spanish side in 1584, where he continued his career.
During the siege of Deventer in 1591 by Prince Moritz of Orange , Hermann commanded the Spanish garrison of the city of Deventer , but had to surrender after ten days. Two years later he became governor of Spanish funds. He held this office until his death in 1611. He was buried in Braine-l'Alleud .
Marriage and offspring
Hermann married Maria Mencia von Wittem (1581–1613), Margravine von Bergen op Zoom , in 1599 and had a daughter with her:
- Maria Elisabeth Clara (born August 22, 1610 - † January 6, 1633)
- ⚭ October 18, 1625 in Brussels with Albert (1607–1656), son of Friedrich IV. Von dem Bergh
literature
- European Family Tables Volume XVIII (1998) Plate 36
Web links
- Letter from Hermann von dem Bergh (digitized version)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Wilhelm IV of the Bergh |
Reichsgraf von dem Bergh 1586–1611 |
Albert von dem Bergh |
| Charles de Ligne | Governor of Spanish funds 1593–1611 |
Friedrich IV. Of the Bergh |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bergh, Hermann von dem |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bergh 's-Heerenberg, Hermann von |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Reichsgraf von dem Bergh |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 2, 1558 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | 's-Heerenberg |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 12, 1611 |
| Place of death | spa |