Orts family
The Orts family is an old family from Brussels whose origins can be traced back to the early 17th century.[1] Today, it is part of the nobility of Belgium and descends from the Seven Noble Houses of Brussels.
| Orts family | |
|---|---|
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| Parent family | Seven Noble Houses of Brussels |
| Founded | 1605 |
| Motto | In conchis speciosa |
Notable members
- Pierre Orts (1696–1768), councillor to the Council of Brabant.
- Florentin-Godefroid-Joseph Orts de Bulloy (1761–1843), admitted in 1784 to the House of Roodenbeke.
- Auguste Orts (1814–1880).
- Pierre Orts (1872–1958), diplomat.
Heraldry
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gollark: Nobody wants the 2Gs...
gollark: Who knows, though, we might all win tomorrow...
gollark: CB pink zyu, CB thalassa xeno, CB copper, random nebula.
gollark: I offered some stuff which is *mostly* what they want...
gollark: When's the drawing?
References
- ORTS - Une famille bruxelloise de gens de robe, Tablettes du Brabant, Tome 1, Hombeek, 1956, pp. 1-47.
Further reading
- ORTS - Une famille bruxelloise de gens de robe, Tablettes du Brabant, Tome 1, Hombeek, 1956, pp. 1-47.
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