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History of the Baillet Latour family

Coat of arms of Baillet Latour

When Jean-Baptiste Alexandre de Baillet received the title of Count in 1674, he adopted the coat of arms of the Boncourt, whose last branch thus extinguished: "Arms: azure, full blown golden sail hanging from a yard in fess, shield topped with golden crown with nine pearls (three raised). Supporters: two eagles, proper, regardant, beaked, langued and membered". Since then, all Baillet considered these arms as theirs. The family perpetuates the device: "VOUS PERDEZ TEMPS". Coat of arms of the Counts de Baillet Latour Arms : azure, a full blown sail hanging from a yard in fess, or. Crown of count of the Netherlands (9 pearls). Supporters: two eagles proper regardant. During the 18th century, several members of the de Baillet Latour family served brilliantly in the Austrian imperial armies. In the early 19th century, several branches of the family established themselves in Antwerp, taking on important roles in finance, politics and senior administration. A reference work on the Baillet Latour A book in Dutch was published to coincide with the exhibition devoted to the Baillet-Latour family which took place from 13 October to 6 November in Brasschaat. Familie de Baillet-Latour. Van Bourgondië tot Brasschaat Author: Francis Dierckxsens 96 pages, illustrated, in colour, 29.7 x 24.5 cm The book costs €25 (including administration and postage costs for Belgium), payable by bank transfer to account number 091-0000769-22, quoting the reference "de Baillet latour". The book can also be collected from the town hall, Bredabaan 182, 2930 Brasschaat, dienst ontvangerij (cash office). Click here to view the biographies of the Baillet Latour family

Founder

Count Alfred de Baillet Latour, founder of the InBev-Baillet Latour Fund

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