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The Netherlands, Mheer #001 Mheer Castle

Mheer Castle

 

Mheer castle was mentioned as early as 1314. The castle was then owned by Wilhelmus de Meere, an important man in his time. In the 15th century, the castle passed into the hands of changing occupants.

From 1668, Mheer castle was almost always inhabited by members of the de Loë family.

 

After WWII, the castle was a hotel for several years.

 

Since 1959, a descendant of the de Loë family has been living in the castle again.

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Al in 1314 werd kasteel Mheer vermeld. Het kasteel was toen in handen van Wilhelmus de Meere, een belangrijk man in zijn tijd. In de 15e eeuw ging het kasteel over in handen van wisselende bewoners.

Vanaf 1668 is kasteel Mheer vrijwel steeds bewoond door leden van de familie de Loë.

 

Na WOII was het kasteel gedurende enige jaren een hotel.

 

Sinds 1959 woont er terug een telg van de familie de Loë op het kasteel.

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