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Czapski Family
Hutten-Czapski (feminine: Hutten-Czapska), or Graf von Hutten-Czapski, or simply Czapscy, or Czapski, is the name of an old Polish aristocratic family from Pomerania. Some branches were given the title of Count. Members of the family have contributed to Poland's political, cultural and military history. Some members of the family were first recorded serving as Prussian Baltic knights, their allegiance was to Poland. Origin and history It is not entirely clear when and where the Czapski name had its beginnings. One version is that they are related to the old Prussian von Hutten family who appeared in the year 930. A Dietrich von Hutten, along with other nobles, was summoned in 1112 by Bolesław III Wrymouth, Duke of Lesser Poland, to help fight against the pagan Prussians. Dietrich distinguished himself in battle in 1113, and Boleslaw promoted him to knight, giving him a coat of arms and the village of Leliwa. Descendants of Dietrich von Hutten later adopted the Teutonic name of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belarus
Belarus,, , ; alternatively and formerly known as Byelorussia (from Russian ). officially the Republic of Belarus,; rus, Республика Беларусь, Respublika Belarus. is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Covering an area of and with a population of 9.4 million, Belarus is the List of European countries by area, 13th-largest and the List of European countries by population, 20th-most populous country in Europe. The country has a hemiboreal climate and is administratively divided into Regions of Belarus, seven regions. Minsk is the capital and List of cities and largest towns in Belarus, largest city. Until the 20th century, different states at various times controlled the lands of modern-day Belarus, including Kievan Rus', the Principality of Polotsk, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uexküll
Uexküll (also Üxküll or Yxkull) is the historic German name of Ikšķile, a town in Latvia. It is also the name of a Baltic-German noble family. Uexküll was originally a Bremen noble family whose lineage can be traced to several places, the earliest originating in Stedingen, and later the Baltic States, Sweden, Württemberg, and Baden. After obtaining domain Meyendorff, the branch of Uexkülls family was formed in the third quarter of the 15th century and since then it became known as Meyendorff von Uexküll. Coat of arms Bardewisch The ''Bardewisch'' coat of arms displays two upward facing battle axes, in blue and black. The helmet appears with closed blue-silver covers. Uexküll The Uexküll coat of arms displays a victorious red lion in a golden backdrop. On the two helmets are red-golden covers facing silver sickles with red shanks. These are adorned with natural peacock feathers. Coat of arms since 1475 Since 1475 the coat of arms has shown the shields of bot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stackelberg Family
Stackelberg ( rus, Штакельберг, Stakelberg; lv, Štakelbergi), also Stakelberg is the name of an old and influential Baltic German noble family of German origin, represented at the Swedish and Finnish houses of nobility. History The family was first mentioned in 1244 in Köln in a written document with ''Waldewerus de Stackelberg'' and in 1306 in Riga with Henricus de Stackelberg. They were mentioned as vassals of the Prince-Bishops of Dorpat. The family members were raised to the rank of Baron in 1714 and later in 1727 to the rank of Count in Sweden. They were also awarded with the title of Imperial Count in 1776 and in 1786. The title of Baron in Russian Empire was granted to them on December 7, 1854. Different branches of the Stackelberg family use different surnames; for instance, a nobiliary particle preposition i.e. "von". The Stackelberg used to be one of the biggest landowning families in the Baltic region. Notable members * Berndt Robert Gustaf Stackel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thun Und Hohenstein
The House of Thun und Hohenstein, also known as Thun-Hohenstein, belonged to the historical Austrian and Bohemian nobility. There is one princely and several comital branches of the family. The princely branch of the family lived at Děčín (Tetschen) in Bohemia for more than 200 years. History A feudal family originally from Ton, Trentino, formerly an Italian-speaking part of Tyrol (today part of the Trentino province of Italy), the male line traces back to Manfreinus of Tunno in 1187.Almanach de Gotha, ''Thun und Hohenstein''. Justus Perthes, 1944, p. 539 (in French). In 1469, they became hereditary cup-bearers of the Prince-bishopric of Trent and in 1558 of the Prince-bishopric of Brixen. Titles of Baron, Count and Prince All males of the family were granted the hereditary title of ''Freiherr'' (Baron) in 1604, and '' Reichsgraf'' (Count of the Holy Roman Empire) in 1629. The title of '' Fürst'' (Prince) was conferred on 19 July 1911 by Emperor Franz Joseph upon th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zamoyski
The House of Zamoyski (plural: Zamoyscy) is the name of an important Polish noble (szlachta) family, which used the Jelita coat of arms. It is the Polish term for "de Zamość" (Polish "z Zamościa"), the name they originally held as lords of Zamość. The family was influential in Polish politics for several centuries, and its members held various official titles, including those of Count and Countess. Family history The family traces its origins to the Łaźniński family. In the 15th century, Tomasz Łaźniński bought an estate in Stary (Old) Zamość. His sons Florian (died 1510) and Maciej assumed the name Zamoyski, and the family began to rise in prominence. Florian’s grandson Stanisław was the castellan of Chełm, and his son, Jan Zamoyski, arguably the most famous member of the family, became a chancellor, hetman, and founded the Zamoyski's Ordynat - a large estate that was a major source of the family's wealth. He was the 1st Ordynat of the Zamoyski Family Fee Tail. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rzewuski Family
The House of Rzewuski ( pl, Rzewuscy) was an important Polish szlachta, noble family (magnates) in the 17th century during the era of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. History The family originated from the village Bejdy near the town of Łosice in the Podlasie region. They used the Krzywda coat of arms. Members of the family received the title of Count and held several notable positions in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, most notably, that of a hetman (thrice). Coat of arms The Rzewuski family used the Krzywda Coat of Arms and their motto was "Qua via Virtutis". Notable representatives * Michał Florian Rzewuski (d. 1687) deputy voivode of Lwów Voivodship, Lwów, royal court podskarbi, starosta of Chełmno * Seweryn Rzewuski (1743-1811), Field Crown Hetman * Michał Józef Rzewuski (d. 1770), voivode of Podole * Aleksandra Franciszka Rzewuska (1788-1865), artist * Jadwiga Rzewuska (1843-1889), historical writer * Adam Rzewuski (d. 1717), castellan of Podlasie * A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raczynski
Raczyński or Raczynski is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Aleksander Raczyński (1822–1889), Polish portrait painter *Bogdan Raczynski, Canada-based braindance artist *Edward Aleksander Raczyński (1847–1926), Polish nobleman, patron of arts *Edward Bernard Raczyński (1891–1993), Polish aristocrat, diplomat, writer, politician and President of Poland in exile (1979–1986) *Edward Raczyński (1786–1845) (1786–1845), Polish conservative politician, protector of arts, founder of the Raczyński Library in Poznań *Nicole Raczynski Nicole Raczynski (born April 19, 1979) is an American former professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring names Roxxi Laveaux, The Voodoo Queen, and Roxxi. She is also known for her time ... (born 1980), American professional wrestler * Zdzislaw Raczyński (born 1959), Polish diplomat, novelist and journalist * Raczyński Library in Poznań, founded by Edward Raczy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Potocki
The House of Potocki (; plural: Potoccy, male: Potocki, feminine: Potocka) was a prominent Polish noble family in the Kingdom of Poland and magnates of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Potocki family is one of the wealthiest and most powerful aristocratic families in Poland. History The Potocki family originated from the small village of Potok Wielki; their family name derives from that place name. The family contributed to the cultural development and history of Poland's Eastern Borderlands (today Western Ukraine). The family is renowned for numerous Polish statesmen, military leaders, and cultural activists. The first known Potocki was Żyrosław z Potoka (born about 1136). The children of his son Aleksander (~1167) castelan of Sandomierz, were progenitors of new noble families such as the Moskorzewskis, Stanisławskis, Tworowskis, Borowskis, and Stosłowskis. Jakub Potocki (c. 1481-1551) was the progenitor of the magnate line of the Potocki family. The m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Małachowski (Nałęcz)
Małachowski (plural: Małachowscy, feminine form: Małachowska) was a Polish nobility family from Małachowice in central Poland, firstly mentioned in the 15th century. History The progenitor of the family was Bartłomiej Małachowski (died 1433). The family owned a number of estates, among others: Nałęczów, Jurków, Brzeszcze, Dobra, Zadziele, Gruszowiec, Chyszowki, Łostówka, Wilczyce, Końskie, Lubomierz, Baranów Sandomierski, Radoszyce, Majkowice, Ćmielów, Borki, Borkowice, Grabowiec, Bodzechów, Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą, Opoczno, Ostróg, Piotrków Trybunalski, Włoszczowa, Białaczów, Ostrołęka, Grocholice, Bolencin, Niedźwiedź, and Rzeczniów. Notable members * Jacek Małachowski * Stanisław MałachowskiKalendarzyk narodowy y obcy na rok ... 1792. ..., Warszawa 1791, s. 314. * Godzimir Małachowski File:Stanisław Małachowski by Peszka.PNG, Stanisław Małachowski; portrait by Józef Peszka File:Jan Małachowski.jpg, Bishop Jan Małachowsk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chodkiewicz
The House of Chodkiewicz ( be, Хадкевіч; lt, Chodkevičius) was one of the most influential noble families of Lithuanian- Ruthenian descent within the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth in the 16th and 17th century.Chester S. L. Dunning, Caryl Emerson, Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin, ''The Uncensored Boris Godunov'', Univ of Wisconsin Press, 2007, SBN 0299207641Google Print, p. 498/ref> History Chodko Jurewicz, chamberlain to Grand Duke Vytenis, was probably the ancestor of the whole clan and gave it the name ''Chodkiewicz'', meaning "son of Chodzko". Surnames were not used in that time, but apparently later in history, the name ''Chodzko'' became a surname after Christianization of Chodzko Juriewicz, father of Iwan (later Jan) Chodkiewicz. They bore the Chodkiewicz coat of arms. In 1572, Jan Hieronimowicz Chodkiewicz converted from Calvinism to Roman Catholicism with his two sons, which made them the first Polonized generation of the once Lithuanian-Ruthenian family. E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
