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
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

Coat of arms of Orts family

Escutcheon d'argent, à la fasce ondée de sinople, accompagnée de trois coquilles de sable. Motto In conchis speciosa

References

1. 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.