Dear June Barnes,

Indeed, Michel de l'Escluse, Seigneur de Watènes, was a nobleman who served as councillor at the provincial court of Artois. The mother of Carolus was Guillemette Quincault (daughter of Pierre Quincault and Jeanne Montmorency). Carolus had 3 brothers (Bernard, Louis and Jonathan) and 3 sisters (Marie and 2 unknown). Carolus was educated by his uncle (from mother's side)and prior Martin Quincault in the chapter school of the abdy of Saint-Vaast between 1540 en 1542.

The great father of Craolus was Pierre de l'Ecluse who was married to Jeanne du Boys. The parents of Pierre are not known, but the had a brother Bernard and a sister Marie.The children of Pierre and Jeanne were Michel (the father of Carolus), Mathieu and a 3rd unknown child.

I hope this will help you.

Best,

Kasper van Ommen Scaliger Institute