He was one of the grandchildren of
Peter Paul Rubens and
Helena Fourment. His father Frans was married to Suzanne Charles, of noble birth. Her uncle Philippe was Knight of Jerusalem. He was widower of Catharyne Philippine van Parys, who died in 1741. He was responsible for Joannes Alexander and Fredericus Ignatius Rubens, orphans of François II Rubens, and Barbe Francisca de Clear, after his death. Alexander did not have any children. He was buried with his wife in the
Saint James' church, Antwerp. == Career ==