Baldwin of Lannoy

Baldwin van Lannoy, Lord of Molembais (Baudouin de Lannoy; 1388–1474), nicknamed "Le Bègue" (The Stutterer), was a Flemish statesman, and ambassador for Philip the Good at the court of Henry V of England. He is considered the founder of the Lords of Molenbais branch of the de Lannoy family.

Early life He was born in 1388 in Hénin-Beaumont into the noble de Lannoy family. He was a son of Guilbert I of Lannoy, Lord of Santes, and Catherine de Saint-Aubin, Lady of Molembais. Among his elder brothers were Guillebert II de Lannoy and Hugo de Lannoy, both diplomats.

Career During his career, the Lord of Molembais (also Molembaix) was named Governor of Lille.

Baudouin "Baldwin" de Lannoy, Lord of Molembais (1436–1501), who was also a Knight of the Golden Fleece; he married Marie d'Esne, Lady of Conroy.

Descendants Through his eldest son Baudouin, he was a grandfather of Philippe I de Lannoy, Lord of Molembais, the Grand Huntsman of Brabant who married Madeleine of Bourgundy (a daughter of Baudouin of Burgundy);