Raitz von Frentz
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Raitz von Frentz is the name of a baronial (freiherr
lichen) family, that belongs to the German ancient nobility (Uradel
). The Barons Raitz von Frentz have to be distinguished form the dynastic family "von Frenz", a branch of the Dukes of Limburg, that was extincted in the 14th century.
and noble (Ritter
geschlechtern) families of the free imperial city of Cologne (Reichsstadt Köln
). A member of the family Raitz (Razo) was first mentioned in a document as witness of the bishop Wichfrid of Cologne in the year 948. The family tree (without a missing link) starts with the Ministerialis
Raitz at St. Pantaleon Abbey in Cologne, 1106–1154. In the Middle Ages a number of members of the family were mayors of the free imperial city of Cologne.
Lord Rutger Raitz (I.), mayor of the free imperial city of Cologne (1294 and 1304), got married to Lady Ida von Heppendorf, daughter of Lord Gerhard III von Heppendorf, noble reeve
of the Electoral Principality of Cologne, who (after Rutger died) got married to Count
Ruprecht III von Virneburg in 1330. Her son Lord Rutger Raitz (II.) bought in 1347 from his step father the castle and the lordship of Frentz near to Quadrath-Ichendorf, which is called today Castle Frens. Castle and lordship Frens was a fief (Lehen
) of the Dukes of Limburg, and originally belonged to a branch of that family. Since 1347 the family is called Raitz von Fren(t)z.
Members of the family Raitz von Frentz were Knights of the Holy Roman Empire (Reichsritterschaft). Since 1620 the family became hereditary treasurer (Erbkämmerer) of the Electoral Principality of Cologne, which was ruled by the Prince-Elector
and Arch-Bishop of Cologne.
In 1635 the branch "Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich und Stolberg“, was created hereditary Baron
of the Holy Roman Empire
(Reichsfreiherrenstand
). This branch became extinct in 1746. The family received the lordship of Kendenich at the beginning of the 16th century, when Robert Raitz von Frentz got married to Agnes von Orsbeck zu Kendenich. In 1648 the family received the lordship and castle Stolberg when Ferdinand Baron of the Holy Roman Empire Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich got married to Odilia Maria Baroness von Efferen zu Stolberg, daughter of Baron Adolf von Efferen and Gertrud, born as Lady von Metternich.
In 1512 Lord Winand Raitz von Frentz got married to Lady Maria von und zu Schlenderhan, the last of her family. Because of this marriage this branch received the lordship of Schlenderhan and since then this branch was called "Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan". The branch was created Baron
of the Holy Roman Empire
(Reichsfreiherrenstand
) as "Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan und Kleinenbruch" on 15 July 1650.
On 25 October 1652, the branch "Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan" received the county Odenkirchen from the Prince-Elector
and Archbishop
of Cologne Maximilian Heinrich and was created Hereditary Burgrave
(Erbburggraf) of the Electoral Principality of Colonge. On 11 June 1672 the branch were created lords in the Kingdom Bohemia
(Inkolat). In 1826 the king of Prussia confirmed the rank as Baron
(Freiherrenstand) for the only still existing branch Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan and the branch Freiherr Raitz von Frentz zu Kellenberg, which was extinct in the late 19th century.
All male members of the family bear the name Freiherr
(Baron
) Raitz von Frentz. A wife of a Freiherr Raitz von Frentz bear the name Freifrau (Baroness
) Raitz von Frentz. A daughter of a married male member of the family is called Freiin
(Lady) Raitz von Frentz.
(Stammwappen) is a golden cross on black ground. On the top it shows a helmet with the neck and the head of a bull with golden horns. The oldest still existing official seal of the family dates from 20 January 1289 and is of "Theodericus dictus Raitze miles, civis Colon" and his sons.
When the two branches of the family were created Barons of the Holy Roman Empire the coat of arms were extended.
When the branch Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich und Stolberg was created Barons of the Holy Roman empire (Reichsfreiherrenstand) in 1635 their coat of arms were extended as follows: Quartered: Field 1 and 4: Golden Cross on black ground. Field 2 and 3: On a silver ground two red Sparren.
When the branch Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan was created Barons of the Holy Roman empire (Reichsfreiherrenstand) in 1635 their coat of arms were extended as follows: Quartered: Field 1 and 4: Golden Cross on black ground. Field 2 and 3: On silver ground a black bar with three golden amsels. Center shield: half red and half blue ground, with a silver lion with a golden crown. The center shield was added by the emperor Leopold II when the family this branch of the family was created Baron of the Holy Roman Empire.
Freiherr
The German titles Freiherr and Freifrau and Freiin are titles of nobility, used preceding a person's given name or, after 1919, before the surname...
lichen) family, that belongs to the German ancient nobility (Uradel
Uradel
The German and Scandinavian term Uradel refers to nobility who can trace back their noble ancestry at least to the year 1400 and probably originates from leadership positions during the Migration Period.-Divisions of German nobility:Uradel : Nobility that originates from leadership positions held...
). The Barons Raitz von Frentz have to be distinguished form the dynastic family "von Frenz", a branch of the Dukes of Limburg, that was extincted in the 14th century.
History
The Raitz von Frentz is one of the oldest patricienPatricianship
Patricianship, the quality of belonging to a patriciate, began in the ancient world, where cities such as Ancient Rome had a class of patrician families whose members were the only people allowed to exercise many political functions...
and noble (Ritter
Ritter
Ritter is a designation used as a title of nobility in German-speaking areas. Traditionally it denotes the second lowest rank within the nobility, standing above "Edler" and below "Freiherr"...
geschlechtern) families of the free imperial city of Cologne (Reichsstadt Köln
KOLN
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). A member of the family Raitz (Razo) was first mentioned in a document as witness of the bishop Wichfrid of Cologne in the year 948. The family tree (without a missing link) starts with the Ministerialis
Ministerialis
Ministerialis ; a post-classical Latin word, used in English, meaning originally servitor, agent, in a broad range of senses...
Raitz at St. Pantaleon Abbey in Cologne, 1106–1154. In the Middle Ages a number of members of the family were mayors of the free imperial city of Cologne.
Lord Rutger Raitz (I.), mayor of the free imperial city of Cologne (1294 and 1304), got married to Lady Ida von Heppendorf, daughter of Lord Gerhard III von Heppendorf, noble reeve
Vogt
A Vogt ; plural Vögte; Dutch voogd; Danish foged; ; ultimately from Latin [ad]vocatus) in the Holy Roman Empire was the German title of a reeve or advocate, an overlord exerting guardianship or military protection as well as secular justice...
of the Electoral Principality of Cologne, who (after Rutger died) got married to 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...
Ruprecht III von Virneburg in 1330. Her son Lord Rutger Raitz (II.) bought in 1347 from his step father the castle and the lordship of Frentz near to Quadrath-Ichendorf, which is called today Castle Frens. Castle and lordship Frens was a fief (Lehen
Lehen
Lehen is the name of various settlements in Austria and Germany. The name comes from the German word for "fief", "Lehen"....
) of the Dukes of Limburg, and originally belonged to a branch of that family. Since 1347 the family is called Raitz von Fren(t)z.
Members of the family Raitz von Frentz were Knights of the Holy Roman Empire (Reichsritterschaft). Since 1620 the family became hereditary treasurer (Erbkämmerer) of the Electoral Principality of Cologne, which was ruled by the Prince-Elector
Prince-elector
The Prince-electors of the Holy Roman Empire were the members of the electoral college of the Holy Roman Empire, having the function of electing the Roman king or, from the middle of the 16th century onwards, directly the Holy Roman Emperor.The heir-apparent to a prince-elector was known as an...
and Arch-Bishop of Cologne.
In 1635 the branch "Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich und Stolberg“, was created hereditary Baron
Baron
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"...
of the Holy Roman Empire
Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes...
(Reichsfreiherrenstand
Freiherr
The German titles Freiherr and Freifrau and Freiin are titles of nobility, used preceding a person's given name or, after 1919, before the surname...
). This branch became extinct in 1746. The family received the lordship of Kendenich at the beginning of the 16th century, when Robert Raitz von Frentz got married to Agnes von Orsbeck zu Kendenich. In 1648 the family received the lordship and castle Stolberg when Ferdinand Baron of the Holy Roman Empire Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich got married to Odilia Maria Baroness von Efferen zu Stolberg, daughter of Baron Adolf von Efferen and Gertrud, born as Lady von Metternich.
In 1512 Lord Winand Raitz von Frentz got married to Lady Maria von und zu Schlenderhan, the last of her family. Because of this marriage this branch received the lordship of Schlenderhan and since then this branch was called "Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan". The branch was created Baron
Baron
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"...
of the Holy Roman Empire
Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes...
(Reichsfreiherrenstand
Freiherr
The German titles Freiherr and Freifrau and Freiin are titles of nobility, used preceding a person's given name or, after 1919, before the surname...
) as "Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan und Kleinenbruch" on 15 July 1650.
On 25 October 1652, the branch "Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan" received the county Odenkirchen from the Prince-Elector
Prince-elector
The Prince-electors of the Holy Roman Empire were the members of the electoral college of the Holy Roman Empire, having the function of electing the Roman king or, from the middle of the 16th century onwards, directly the Holy Roman Emperor.The heir-apparent to a prince-elector was known as an...
and Archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
of Cologne Maximilian Heinrich and was created Hereditary Burgrave
Burgrave
A burgrave is literally the count of a castle or fortified town. The English form is derived through the French from the German Burggraf and Dutch burg- or burch-graeve .* The title is originally equivalent to that of castellan or châtelain, meaning keeper of a castle and/or fortified town...
(Erbburggraf) of the Electoral Principality of Colonge. On 11 June 1672 the branch were created lords in the Kingdom 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...
(Inkolat). In 1826 the king of Prussia confirmed the rank as Baron
Baron
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"...
(Freiherrenstand) for the only still existing branch Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan and the branch Freiherr Raitz von Frentz zu Kellenberg, which was extinct in the late 19th century.
All male members of the family bear the name Freiherr
Freiherr
The German titles Freiherr and Freifrau and Freiin are titles of nobility, used preceding a person's given name or, after 1919, before the surname...
(Baron
Baron
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"...
) Raitz von Frentz. A wife of a Freiherr Raitz von Frentz bear the name Freifrau (Baroness
Baroness
Baroness is the female equivalent of the nobility title Baron.Baroness or The Baroness may also refer to:* Baroness , a metal band from Savannah, Georgia* Baroness , a fictional villain in the G.I...
) Raitz von Frentz. A daughter of a married male member of the family is called Freiin
Freiherr
The German titles Freiherr and Freifrau and Freiin are titles of nobility, used preceding a person's given name or, after 1919, before the surname...
(Lady) Raitz von Frentz.
Coat of arms
The coat of armsCoat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
(Stammwappen) is a golden cross on black ground. On the top it shows a helmet with the neck and the head of a bull with golden horns. The oldest still existing official seal of the family dates from 20 January 1289 and is of "Theodericus dictus Raitze miles, civis Colon" and his sons.
When the two branches of the family were created Barons of the Holy Roman Empire the coat of arms were extended.
When the branch Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich und Stolberg was created Barons of the Holy Roman empire (Reichsfreiherrenstand) in 1635 their coat of arms were extended as follows: Quartered: Field 1 and 4: Golden Cross on black ground. Field 2 and 3: On a silver ground two red Sparren.
When the branch Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan was created Barons of the Holy Roman empire (Reichsfreiherrenstand) in 1635 their coat of arms were extended as follows: Quartered: Field 1 and 4: Golden Cross on black ground. Field 2 and 3: On silver ground a black bar with three golden amsels. Center shield: half red and half blue ground, with a silver lion with a golden crown. The center shield was added by the emperor Leopold II when the family this branch of the family was created Baron of the Holy Roman Empire.
Members of the Family
- Henricus Raitz - "Henricus de foro", mayor of the free imperial city of Cologne (1182), Judge of the Cologne High Court.
- Theodericus Raitz, Baronet, mayor of the free imperial city of Cologne (1271–1272), Judge of the Cologne High Court, dominus, civis Coloniensis.
- Rutger (I) Raitz (d. 1330), Baronet, mayor of the free imperial city of Cologne (1305–1306), Schöffe, ambassador of the free imperial city of Cologne at the court of pope Johannes XXII. in Avignon.
- Rutger (II) Raitz, Baronet, mayor of the free imperial city of Cologne (1341–1342).
- Rutger (III) Raitz von Frentz (d. 1369), Baronet, famous knight fighting for King Philipp of Valois, Count Wilhelm III. of Holland, Duke of Brabant, King John of France and King Charles V of France Frankreich.
- Rutger (V) Raitz von Frentz, Knight of the Order of St. Hubertus (St. Hubertusorden); The Order was founded because of victory in the battle of Linnich (a.d. Roer) on 3 November 1444 when Duke Gerhard von Jülich und Berg beat the troops of Arnold von Egmond, who tried to occupy the duchy of Geldern. Rutger (V) Raitz von Frentz was one of the heroes, who became a knight of the Order of St. Hubertus after the battle.
- Johann Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan (d. 1640), Chancellor to the last Duke Johann Wilhelm von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, after 1613 Duke of Jülich-Berg, Dean of Münster, Speyer und Lüttich, princely Pfalz-Neuburgischer Geheimer Rat.
- Arnold Raitz von Frentz von and from Schlenderhan, Chamberlain to the last Duke Johann Wilhelm von Jülich-Kleve-Berg.
- Adolf Sigismund Baron of the Holy Roman Empire Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich (Baron after 4 April 1635), Landhofmeister von Jülich und Berg, Amtmann zu Hülchrath, seit 1620 mit dem Erbkämmereramt des Erzstiftes Köln belehnt.
- Ferdinand Reichsfreiherr Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich, Erbkämmerer, geheimer Rat und seit 1647 auch Oberstallmeister des Erzstiftes Köln.
- Maria Adriana Raitz von Frentz, Fürst-Äbstissin der freien Reichsabtei Burtscheid (1614–1616).
- Anna Raitz von Frentz, Fürst-Äbtissin der freien Reichsabtei Burtscheid (1616–1639).
- Henriette Reichsfreiin Raitz von Frentz, Fürst-Äbtissin der freien Reichsabtei Burtscheid (1639–1674).
- Johanna Reichsfreiin Raitz von Frentz, Fürst-Äbtissin der freien Reichsabtei Burtscheid (1675–1676).
- Winand Hieronymus Reichsfreiherr Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan (* 1613), (Reichsfreiherr seit 1650), Erbburggraf des Erzstiftes Köln (seit 1652), Burggraf zu Odenkirchen (seit 1652), Herr zu Schlenderhan, Kellenberg, HattenheimHattenheimHattenheim is a Stadtteil in Eltville am Rhein, Hesse, Germany. It lies within the Rheingau wine region.- Points of interest :* Burg Hattenheim* Eberbach Abbey * Schloss Reichartshausen* Steinberg, Kloster Eberbach...
, Kleinenbroich, Randerath, usw. - Arnold Reichsfreiherr Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan, (Reichsfreiherr seit 1650), Domherr zu Lüttich und Speyer.
- Lambertina Irmgardis Reichsfreifrau Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan, Burggräfin von Odenkirchen, verheiratet seit 1. Dezember 1647 mit Winand Hieronymus Reichsfreiherrn Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan, Burggrafen von Odenkirchen, geborene Reichsfreiin und Burggräfin von Werth, Tochter des berühmten und volkstümlichen Reitergenerals Johann Reichsfreiherr und Burggraf von Werth, genannt Jan von Werth.
- Franz Carl Anton Johann Nepomuk Freiherr Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan (15 April 1763 – 6 August 1821), Ritter und Großkreuz des Roten Adlerordens 1. Klasse, Herr auf Schlenderhan, Kleinenbroich, Hattenheim, Listringhausen, Badinghagen, Paz, Genkel, Hesmike, Neuenhof und Meulengrind.
- Emmerich Anton Hubert Maria Freiherr Raitz von Frentz (16 March 1803 – 30 December 1874), Ritterhauptmann der Rheinischen Ritterschaft, Schlosshauptmann von Benrath, Herr auf Schloss Garath.
- Jakob Franz Hubert Freiherr Raitz von Frentz (Köln 30 May 1826 – Koblenz 26 September 1884), Landrat, Landtagsmarschall und Abgeordneter, Schlosshauptmann von Stolzenfels.
- Emmerich Leopold Karl Maria Hubert Freiherr Raitz von Frentz (18 December 1857 – 13 April 1930), Königlich Preußischer Generalleutnant.
- Josef August Karl Jakob Maria Hubert Freiherr Raitz von Frentz (11 August 1858 – 6 February 1922), Ehrenritter des souveränen Malteser Ritterordens, Königlich Preußischer Generalleutnant.
- Maximilian Nikolaus Hubert Freiherr Raitz von Frentz (5 December 1880 – 28 November 1963), Generalleutnant.
- Jakobus-Maximilian Edmund Josef Hubert Maria Freiherr Raitz von Frentz (7 July 1885 – 21 August 1967), Dr. jur., Senatspräsident am Verwaltungsgerichtshof von Rheinland-Pfalz, Landrat von Koblenz, Landrat von Lippstadt.
- Edmund Erwin Joseph Hubert Maria Freiherr Raitz von Frentz (18 July 1887 – 2 November 1964), Dr. jur., Päpstlicher Geheimkämmerer di spada e cappa, Ehrenritter des souveränen Malteser Ritterordens, Großkreuz des Konstantinordens vom St. Georg, Schriftsteller und Journalist.
- Emmerich Friedrich Karl Thaddäus Sigmund Maximilian Hubertus Maria Freiherr Raitz von Frentz (8 December 1889 – 19 May 1968), Dr. phil., Dr. theol, Priester der Societas Jesu, bekannter Jesuit und Verfasser verschiedener theologischer Schriften, u.a. Selbst Verleugnung - Eine Aszetische Monographie, 1936, Verlagsanstalt Benziger & Co. AG, Einsiedeln.
- Irmgard Freifrau Raitz von Frentz (31 May 1912 – 23 November 1998), born von Bohlen und Halbach, daughter of Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und HalbachGustav Krupp von Bohlen und HalbachGustav Georg Friedrich Maria Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, "Taffi", ran the German Friedrich Krupp AG heavy industry conglomerate from 1909 until 1941...
, chairman of the board of Friedrich Krupp AG, and of Bertha Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, born KruppKruppThe Krupp family , a prominent 400-year-old German dynasty from Essen, have become famous for their steel production and for their manufacture of ammunition and armaments. The family business, known as Friedrich Krupp AG Hoesch-Krupp, was the largest company in Europe at the beginning of the 20th...
. Irmgard Freifrau Raitz von Frentz heiratete in zweiter Ehe, nach dem Tod ihres ersten Ehemanns Johann (Hanno) Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, am 19. Juni 1952 Robert Eilenstein. - Hermann Josef Freiherr Raitz von Frentz (* 1927), Landwirt, Schloßherr zu Haus Stapel bei HavixbeckHavixbeckHavixbeck is a municipality at the north-east edge of the Baumberge in the district of Coesfeld, in northern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located approx. 15 km west of Münster.- Geographical Location :...
, heiratete Ermengard geb. Freiin Droste zu Hülshoff (* 1927), Erbin des Wasserschlosses Haus Stapel, Eltern von Clemens (siehe unten).
Literature
- Goth. Frhrl. Tschb. 1848, 1904 (Stammreihe), 1906 (Berichtigung dazu), 1932 (+ Linie Kellenberg) fg., GhdA, Frhrl. Häuser A, Bd II (1956).
- Franz von Nagel: Historisch-genealogische Nachrichten über die reichsfreiherrliche Familie Raitz von Frentz zu Schlenderhan. Aachen 1857.
- Otto HuppOtto HuppOtto Hupp was a German graphical artist. His main working area was heraldry, yet he also worked as a typeface designer, creating commercial symbols and metal works....
: Münchener Kalender 1914. Buch- und Kunstdruckerei AG, München und Regensburg 1914. - Ernst von Oidtman: Ältere Stammreihe und ältere Siegel des Geschlechts Raitz von Frentz. Bonn 1921.
- Emmerich Leopold Freiherr Raitz von Frentz: Stammreihe, Stellung und Wappen eines tausendjährigen Reichsrittergeschlechts der ehemaligen freien Reichsstadt Cöln. In: Mitteilungen der Westdeutschen Gesellschaft für Familienkunde. Band 5. Köln 1927, Spalte 145–188.
- Andreas Burtscheidt: Edmund Freiherr Raitz von Frentz – Rom-Korrespondent der deutschsprachigen katholischen Presse 1924–1964. Schöningh, 2008, ISBN 3-506-76472-1. Dieses Buch enthält unter anderem eine längere Darstellung der Geschichte der Familie Raitz von Frentz.
- Raitz von Frentz, Maximilian Franz Joseph: Stamm- und Ahnentafel der am 15. Juli 1900 lebenden Mitglieder der reichsherrlichen Familie Raitz von Frentz, Strassburg 1900