Peter van Melun

Pierre de Melun (died 1594), prince of Espinoy, marquis of Richebourg, baron of Antoing, etc., was a nobleman in the Low Countries during the Dutch Revolt who took the side of the rebels against Philip II of Spain.

Life Melun was born in the first half of the 16th century, probably in Antoing, the son and heir of Hugues, count of Epinoy, and Yolande, lady of Warchin. He was the hereditary constable and senechal of the County of Hainaut. In 1576 the Estates General appointed him governor of the city and castle of Tournai and of the Tournaisis. In 1577 he was declared a rebel and his properties in the Low Countries were confiscated by the crown and awarded to his younger brother, Robert de Melun. At Robert's death they passed to his sister, Anne-Marie de Melun, who was married to Lamoral de Ligne. sought to recover at least some of his confiscated inheritance, reaching an agreement that was ratified by the government of the Sovereign Archdukes Albert and Isabella on 16 August 1602.