Background
Engelbert was the son of Jacob Maes, a member of the Council of Brabant, and Aleide de Tassis.
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Engelbert Maes
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He was born in Antwerp and studied civil law at Leuven University, where he matriculated on 17 October 1560.
Career
After graduation he served as pensionary of the city of Antwerp. In 1603 the Archdukes Albert and Isabella appointed him to their Privy Council, and in 1614 as president of the Privy Council and the Council of State. He was buried in the Magdalen chapel of the Church of Street Gudula (now Brussels cathedral).
Membership
Under Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma he became auditor general of the Army of Flanders and a member of the Great Council of Mechelen.
