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Dr. Nicasius de Sille (1543–1600) was a famous 16th-century statesman from Belgium who served as a special ambassador from the Netherlands to several nations, and as secretary to future-Holy Roman Emperor Matthias. His grandfather, Antonius de Sille, was a page for Philip, Duke of Burgundy. [1]
Quoting from the blog Lee Family History: " Nicasius family life: Dr. Nicasius de Sille (1533-1601) married Genovefere de Romaignan ( - 21. July 1572, also known as Janouefese Romaignon) ii. They were married on 31 Jan 1571.iii Genovefere's parent's, Laurens de Romaignan and Philipotte Le Noire were also Charity’s 7x great grandparents Their son and only child, Laurens de Sille, was born the following year on the 1st of March 1572. His mother, Genovefere de Romaignan, died shortly thereafter, on 21 Jul 1572, perhaps due to complications of childbirth. Dr. Nicasius de Sille died on 22 Aug 1600 or 1601 at Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, in his late 50s. Nicasius was buried at Red Church, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands." [2]
He was in fact buried at Oude Kerk in Amsterdam.[3]
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