Albert du Roy de Blicquy
Lieutenant General Baron Albert Aquila Alexis Maria du Roy de Blicquy (June 12, 1869 - September 9, 1940) was a Belgian General.
Family
He was born in the Noble house of du Roy, from French aristocracy. He is the son of Fernand du Roy de Blicquy (1836-1913) and Leontine d'Hanins de Moerkerke (1843-1918), he married the Vicomtesse de Beughem.
Career
He made a career at the Belgian royal Court and was adjoint to the Count of Flanders between 1898-1900. Later he became chief of the Military household of the King. As Ordnance Officer to King Albert he was always around the king. A portrait of him was painted by Herbert Arnould Olivier in February 1915.[1]
Honours and Awards
Belgium: War Cross.[2]- Belgium: Honorary Aide-de-camp of Their Majesties, King Albert and King Leopold.[3]
- Belgium: Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Crown.
- Belgium: Grand Officer in the Order of Leopold.
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Crown.
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Aviz.
- Knight Grand Cross in the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.
