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The Colruyt family is a Belgian noble family, belonging to the wealthiest noble houses of Belgium. In three generation they managed to climb to the top of the Belgian economy. [1]

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History

The history starts in 1925 when Franz, a baker in Lembeek, opened his own business. He was the second son in a catholic family of 11 children. Two of them became diocesan priests, and Camille became a famous artist specialised in Religious artifacts.

The family business still reflects his vision. The management of the family created financial success, in the last quarter of the 20th century the small family business developed into a big company. In 1972 by request of the family, the demolition of Lembeek Castle was accepted by the local politicians. [2] The space was used for the expansion of the company.

Today[ when? ] the Colruyt family is among the most powerful families of Belgium. [3]

His grandson Jozef was ennobled by King Albert II in 2012. [4]

Genealogy

Jean Joseph Andre Colruyt (1868–1942), [5] baker from Lembeek x Josephine-Marie Vanboerck.

    1. Joseph Marie Léonard Colruyt, (1900–1986): [6] Artist, painter.
    2. François Jean Baptiste Marie Colruyt ,(1901–1958):
      married in 1927 to Adeline Alphonsine Marie Moens. [7]
      1. Joseph Alphonse Marie Colruyt , (1928–1994): married in 1953 to Rita De Man.
        1. Jozef Maria, 1st Baron Colruyt , created by King Albert II.
    3. Gustaaf Maria Veroon Colruyt,(1903–1970):
      Honorary Canon of the Metropolitain Chapter of saint-Rumbold. [8]
    4. Camille Henri Veroon Colruyt, (1908–1973): Sculptor and fabricant of Religious art and Orvebrerie. [9]
    5. Andre Jan Maria Colruyt, (1910–1974):
      Catholic Priest, archdiocese of Mechelen. [10]

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References

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  2. ↑ "ERFGOEDPLUS: object van de maand: het Kasteel van Lembeek - Erfgoedcel Pajottenland Zennevallei". www.erfgoedcelpz.be.
  3. ↑ "Adel domineert top 10 van rijkste Belgen - Het Belang van Limburg". Hbvl.be. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  4. ↑ Steffi Ophalvens 16/07/12 - 13u54  Bron: belga.be. "België kent 22 nieuwe baronnen en ridders" (in Dutch). HLN.be. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  5. ↑ Akte nr. 120/1908 Son Camille.
  6. ↑ born: akte nr. 167
  7. ↑ "ENTREPRISE & FINANCE (EF)" (PDF). Mandlonline.com. Retrieved 2017-06-25.
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