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- Gerard Splinter van Ruwiel (or Ruweel) b. ~1240
He built the Nijenrode castle in 1270.
He lived and remained in his 'Ruwiel Castle' on the river Aa close by.
Ruwiel was not only the name of the castle, but also of an area, where Lord Ruwiel had (limited) judiciary power. He held court and could fine or convict people. However, the death penalty could only be administered by the Bishop (of Utrecht).
He died after 1297.
Family-chart
Gerard Splinter VAN RUWEEL Marr.
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Gijsbrecht I VAN NIJENRODE, born: Abt. 1270 , died: Abt. 1320 . Marr. - -, X VAN BORSSELEN, born: Abt. 1275
1 Gerard Splinter (1300)
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