Willem Draeck, Lord of Merksem


Willem Draeck, Lord of Merksem was a former Lord Mayor of Antwerpen. He became Lord of Merxem in 1515, when he bought the Dominium of Merxem.

Family

He was born in an old and important family of Antwerpen, he was the son of Waltherus Draeck and Geertuid van de Werve. His sister was married to Cornelis van der Noot.
He is related to all the most important noble houses of Antwerpen, his descendants include relations to the houses of van Straelen, Schetz, d'Ursel, and van de Werve.
Willem Draeck, Lord of Merksem
married to Goswin von Straelen, born in Cologne.
Married to Willem of Immerseel, Lord of Baudries. Mayor of Antwerpen, 1509.
In 1515 he bought Merksem Castle, and became Lord of Merksem. passed to his son in law. He was multiple time Lord Mayor of Antwerpen.