Until the mid 17th century, not all of the provinces were even necessarily ruled by the same person—junior members of the family often ruled portions of the Hereditary Lands as private apanages.
17. sajandi keskpaigani ei pruukinud kõiki provintse valitseda isegi sama isik – perekonna nooremad liikmed valitsesid sageli pärusvalduste osi kui isiklikku elatisvara.