House of Feuchtersleben
von Feuchtersleben is a German noble family originally from Hildburghausen.[1]
History
The family was first mentioned in the 13th century and settled at an early stage in Germany and Austria. It was one of the most important, oldest and richest noble families of the Kingdom of Germany.
The von Feuchtersleben family had an important role in Austrian history in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Barons and Counts of Dyhrn
The Lords of Feuchter gained the title of Baron (Reichsfreiherr) in the 18th century from the Monarchy. There are only a few members of this family still living. All are living in Melbourne, Australia[2]
Notable members
- , Baron Ernst von Feuchtersleben (1806–1849), Austrian physician, poet and philosopher (coined the term Psychosis)[citation needed]
- , Baron Kornel von Feuchtersleben (1903–1975), Hungarian Olympic Horse Rider, 1st Hussar Regiment and Order of Saint John (chartered 1888)[citation needed]
- , Baron Eduard von Feuchtersleben (1798-1857), Kraków-born mining engineer and writer.[citation needed]
- Josephine von Feuchtersleben, Daughter of Angelo Soliman, Austrian Freemason[citation needed]
- Baroness Ilona von Feuchtersleben (1941), Violinist[citation needed]
Literature
Notes
The von Feuchtersleben family is related to the House of Dyhrn[citation needed]
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