House of Dyhrn
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The House of Dyhrn is a prominent German
noble family originally from Saxony
. The family was first mentioned in the 12th century and was settled in early age in Prussia
and Silesia
. The House of Dyhrn was (beside the aristocratic families of Hochberg, Schönaich, Biron
, Hoym, Henckel and Hohenlohe) one of the most important, oldest and richest noble families of the Kingdom of Prussia
.
The family had an important role in Silesian industry
in 18th and 19th century and was known not just as owner of several manufactures and mines
, but also as one of the biggest landowners of in Silesia.
s (Reichsfreiherr) in the 17th century from the Habsburg
ian monarchy and the title of Prussian and Bohemia
n Count
s (Reichsgraf) in the second half of 18th century, which was also the golden age of this house. There are only few members of this family still living.
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
noble family originally from Saxony
Saxony
The Free State of Saxony is a landlocked state of Germany, contingent with Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, Bavaria, the Czech Republic and Poland. It is the tenth-largest German state in area, with of Germany's sixteen states....
. The family was first mentioned in the 12th century and was settled in early age in Prussia
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
and Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
. The House of Dyhrn was (beside the aristocratic families of Hochberg, Schönaich, Biron
Biron
-Places:France* Biron, Charente-Maritime, in the Charente-Maritime département* Biron, Dordogne, in the Dordogne département* Biron, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques départementUnited States* Biron, Wisconsin...
, Hoym, Henckel and Hohenlohe) one of the most important, oldest and richest noble families of the Kingdom of Prussia
Kingdom of Prussia
The Kingdom of Prussia was a German kingdom from 1701 to 1918. Until the defeat of Germany in World War I, it comprised almost two-thirds of the area of the German Empire...
.
The family had an important role in Silesian industry
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
in 18th and 19th century and was known not just as owner of several manufactures and mines
Mining
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, from an ore body, vein or seam. The term also includes the removal of soil. Materials recovered by mining include base metals, precious metals, iron, uranium, coal, diamonds, limestone, oil shale, rock...
, but also as one of the biggest landowners of in Silesia.
The Barons and Counts of Dyhrn
The Lords of Dyhrn have gained the title of BaronBaron
Baron is a title of nobility. The word baron comes from Old French baron, itself from Old High German and Latin baro meaning " man, warrior"; it merged with cognate Old English beorn meaning "nobleman"...
s (Reichsfreiherr) in the 17th century from the Habsburg
Habsburg
The House of Habsburg , also found as Hapsburg, and also known as House of Austria is one of the most important royal houses of Europe and is best known for being an origin of all of the formally elected Holy Roman Emperors between 1438 and 1740, as well as rulers of the Austrian Empire and...
ian monarchy and the title of Prussian and Bohemia
Bohemia
Bohemia is a historical region in central Europe, occupying the western two-thirds of the traditional Czech Lands. It is located in the contemporary Czech Republic with its capital in Prague...
n Count
Count
A count or countess is an aristocratic nobleman in European countries. The word count came into English from the French comte, itself from Latin comes—in its accusative comitem—meaning "companion", and later "companion of the emperor, delegate of the emperor". The adjective form of the word is...
s (Reichsgraf) in the second half of 18th century, which was also the golden age of this house. There are only few members of this family still living.
Notable members
- Georg Abraham, Baron of DyhrnGeorge Abraham von DyhrnGeorge Abraham von Dyhrn, 1st Baron of Dyhrn , was an Austrian Chancellor in the province of Silesia, politician and a landowner in the Habsburg monarchy....
(1620–1671), GermanGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
ChancellorChancellorChancellor is the title of various official positions in the governments of many nations. The original chancellors were the Cancellarii of Roman courts of justice—ushers who sat at the cancelli or lattice work screens of a basilica or law court, which separated the judge and counsel from the... - George, Baron of Dyhrn (1848–1878), PoetPoetA poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
- Konrad Adolph, Count of Dyhrn (1803–1869), PoliticianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, AuthorAuthorAn author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:... - Wilhelm Carl, Count of Dyhrn (1749–1813), Politician, DiplomatDiplomatA diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
- Johaness of Dyhrn (1400–1460), BishopBishopA bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of Lebus, ArchdeaconArchdeaconAn archdeacon is a senior clergy position in Anglicanism, Syrian Malabar Nasrani, Chaldean Catholic, and some other Christian denominations, above that of most clergy and below a bishop. In the High Middle Ages it was the most senior diocesan position below a bishop in the Roman Catholic Church...
of LusatiaLusatiaLusatia is a historical region in Central Europe. It stretches from the Bóbr and Kwisa rivers in the east to the Elbe valley in the west, today located within the German states of Saxony and Brandenburg as well as in the Lower Silesian and Lubusz voivodeships of western Poland... - Georg Carl, Baron of Dyhrn (1710–1759), the legendary GeneralGeneralA general officer is an officer of high military rank, usually in the army, and in some nations, the air force. The term is widely used by many nations of the world, and when a country uses a different term, there is an equivalent title given....
in SaxonySaxonyThe Free State of Saxony is a landlocked state of Germany, contingent with Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, Bavaria, the Czech Republic and Poland. It is the tenth-largest German state in area, with of Germany's sixteen states....
and FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... - Ernest, Count of Dyhrn (1769–1842), Prussian Chancellor
- Eduard, Count of DyhrnEduard von DyhrnCount Eduard Carl Albert Gustav George von Dyhrn zu Schönau , also known as George, was a German nobleman, entrepreneur, landowner, high state official and a deputy in the Silesian Parliament .- Family :...
(1791–1871), EntrepreneurEntrepreneurAn entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to... - Isabel, Baroness of Dyhrn (1902–1980), Philologist, WriterWriterA writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
- Alexandra, Countess of DyhrnAlexandra von DyhrnDr. Alexandra Maria Catharina von Dyhrn , was a German genealogist, author and the first woman in the province of Silesia to earn a doctorate in History.- Family :...
(1873–1945), HistorianHistorianA historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
, Writer - Emilie, Countess of Dyhrn (1811–1875), the wife of Gustav FreytagGustav FreytagGustav Freytag was a German novelist and playwright.-Life:Freytag was born in Kreuzburg in Silesia...
- Antoinette Louise, Baroness of Dyhrn (1745–1820), Entrepreneur, one of the richest women of PrussiaPrussiaPrussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
- Anna Marie Countess, of Dyhrn (1905–1942), Opera singer and Landowner
- Sophie Caroline Countess of Dyhrn (1712-1793), Prussian Entrepreneur and Landowner
- Helene Countess of DyhrnHalina KrzyżanowskaHalina Krzyżanowska, by marriage Héléne Comtesse de Dyhrn was an internationally renowned Polish-French pianist and composer.- Life :...
(1860–1937), PianistPianistA pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:... - Amalia Baroness von DyhrnAmalia von DyhrnBaroness Amalia Frederica Wilhelmina von Dyhrn-Czettritz-Neuhaus née Baroness von Rabenau was a well-known German multi-millionaire heiress and a philanthropist.- Family :...
(1790-1866), Philantropist and heiressHeiressHeiress may refer to:* A female beneficiary of an inheritance* Heiress , a line of perfumes* The Heiress , by John Burgoyne* The Heiress , a 1947 play by Ruth and Augustus Goetz... - Sophia of Dyhrn (1255/1257-1323), the Duchess of SilesiaSilesiaSilesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
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