Antonio van Biancator

Antonius (Antonio) van Biancator, Count of Biancator (1662-1727) was a Brunanter nobleman and Chief Minister from 1711 to 1725, advising King Marten I.

Biography
Biancator was one of the most conservative advisers of Karl Van Draak and thus had little influence as the king favored liberals. After Karl's death and the accession of Martin I to the throne, Biancator was likely to be overlooked, but the king, more pragmatic than his father, sensed that with the War of Succession in Spain and brewing turmoil in Europe, would be unable to maintain Brunant's relaxed liberal stance.

In 1711 Biancator was appointed chief minister and quickly embarked on a belt-tightening policy to steer the course towards a more war-ready state. Brunant's support (though diplomatic) for the Habsburgs in Spain could prove dangerous for the coutnry given as the Bourbons were gaining the upper hand in the war. Biancator and other ministers, fearing a French invasion embarked on a policy to better equip the miltiary and refurbish Brunant's fortresses and castles.