House of Schwarzenberg

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House of Schwarzenberg
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg

Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1st Majorat branch).svg Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Parent house Seinsheim
Country
Place of origin Frankenrechen.svg Duchy of Franconia
Founded
  • 917 Seinsheim (parent house)
  • 1421 Acquisition of Schwarzenberg

Founder Erkinger VI of Seinsheim aka Erkinger I of Schwarzenberg
Current headHSH Prince Johannes Nepomuk of Schwarzenberg
Final rulerJoseph II, 6th Prince of Schwarzenberg
Titles
Style(s) Serene Highness
MottoNIL NISI RECTUM
(NOTHING BUT THE RIGHT)
Estate(s)
Deposition1806: Dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire
Cadet branches
  • Princely Line
  • Frisian Line
  • Prussian Line

The House of Schwarzenberg is a German (Franconian) and Czech (Bohemian) aristocratic family, formerly one of the most prominent European noble houses. The Schwarzenbergs are members of the German and Czech nobility, and they once held the rank of Princes of the Holy Roman Empire. The family belongs to the high nobility and traces its roots to the Lords of Seinsheim during the Middle Ages. [1] The secundogeniture branch of the Schwarzenbergs was among the foremost Czech patriotic houses.

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The current head of the family is Prince Johannes  [ cs ] (born 1967), son and heir of the late Karel, 12th Prince of Schwarzenberg (1937–2023), a Czech politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. The family owns properties and lands across Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Switzerland.

History

Origin

The family stems from the Lords of Seinsheim, who had established themselves in Franconia during the Middle Ages. [1] A branch of the Seinsheim family (the non-Schwarzenberg portion died out in 1958) was created when Erkinger of Seinsheim acquired the Franconian territory of Schwarzenberg and the castle of Schwarzenberg in Scheinfeld during the early part of the 15th century. He was then granted the title of Freiherr (Baron) of Schwarzenberg in 1429. At that time, the family also possessed some fiefdoms in Bohemia.

Ascent and expansion

In 1599, the Schwarzenbergs were elevated to Imperial Counts, and the family was later raised to princely status in 1670. [1] In 1623 came the Styrian Dominion of Murau into the Schwarzenberg family due to the marriage of Count Georg Ludwig of Schwarzenberg (1586–1646) with Anna Neumann von Wasserleonburg (1535–1623). Furthermore, the House of Schwarzenberg acquired extensive land holdings in Bohemia in 1661 through a marriage alliance with the House of Eggenberg. In the 1670s, the Schwarzenbergs established their primary seat in Bohemia and, until 1918, their main residence was in Český Krumlov, Bohemia (now in Czech Republic).

Schwarzenberg/Sulz family unification

Due to the absence of a male heir and his only daughter Maria Anna married to Prince Ferdinand of Schwarzenberg, Johann Ludwig II Count of Sulz proposed a family unification between the Counts of Sulz and Princes of Schwarzenberg at the Imperial Court. His request was granted, which not only transferred all legal and property rights upon his death in 1687 from the Sulz family to the Schwarzenberg family, but assured that the Sulz family continues in the Schwarzenberg family. The visible affirmation of this bond was the merging of the coat of arms.

Two princely lines

At the beginning of the 19th century, the House of Schwarzenberg was divided into two princely-titled lines ( majorats ). [1] This division was already foreseen in the will of Prince Ferdinand (1652-1703). However, the absence of two male heirs until Joseph II and Karl I Philipp inhibited the execution. The senior branch, which held not only the Palais Schwarzenberg in Vienna, but also the Dominions of Scheinfeld, Krumlov, Frauenberg and Murau, died out in the male line in 1979 upon the death of Joseph III of Schwarzenberg, who was the 11th Prince of Schwarzenberg. The cadet branch, which was established by Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg at Orlík Castle, continues to the present day.

The two branches have now been re-united under the father of the current head of the family, Karl VII of Schwarzenberg, who was the 12th Prince of Schwarzenberg. He was a Czech politician and served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.

Present time

Due to the unification of the family-headship under Karl VII Schwarzenberg, the fidei commissa of both the primogeniture / Hluboka line and the secundogeniture / Orlik line came under the single ownership of the last-mentioned prince. Karl VII created in the 1980s the current structure of the family belongings. The German and Austrian properties from the primogeniture were embedded (with some exceptions) into the Fürstlich Schwarzenberg'sche Familienstiftung (Princely Schwarzenberg Family-Foundation) based in Vaduz. The art collection, which includes the painting The Abduction of Ganymede by Peter Paul Rubens or an important collection of works by Johann Georg de Hamilton, is held in the separate Fürstlich Schwarzenberg'sche Kunststiftung (Princely Schwarzenberg Art-Foundation). The Czech property of the secundogeniture was held until 2023 privately. These properties were in their vast majority also transferred into the Fürstlich Schwarzenberg'sche Familienstiftung. The members of the family follow careers in the private or military sector.

Frisian and Prussian line

Michael II Baron zu Schwarzenberg (†1469), oldest son of Erkinger I (1362–1437), was married twice. First with Gertrud (Bätze) von Cronberg (†1438), from whom the princely line descends. His second marriage was with Ursula (Frankengrüner) Grüner (†~1484), from whom the Frisian and later the Prussian line originates. The children of Michael's and Ursula's alliance were never recognized by their half-siblings, as their first born son was born out of wedlock and the legitimisation only took place with the subsequent wedding.

Johann Onuphrius (1513–1584), a great-grandson of Michael II and Ursula, is considered to be the progenitor of the Frisian Line. His marriage with Maria von Grumbach (†1564) ensured Groot Terhorne Castle until 1879 as the family seat in the Netherlands. The Frisian line was made a member of the Dutch nobility by a Royal decree of King William I of the Netherlands on August 28, 1814. Henceforth, the Dutch version thoe Schwartzenberg en Hohenlansberg was applied for this branch of the family.

The Prussian Line was established as a cadet branch of the Frisian line with Georg Baron thoe Schwartzenberg en Hohenlansberg (1842–1918), who served as a Rittmeister in the Imperial German Army. He and his descendants were made members of the Prussian nobility by an Imperial decree, issued by Emperor Wilhelm II, and are entitled to carry the German title Freiherr .

Imperial immediate estates

The Schwarzenberg family held three Imperial Immediate Estates in the Holy Roman Empire.

NameTimespanMapCoat of ArmsHistoric Map
Princely County of Schwarzenberg

Gefürstete Grafschaft Schwarzenberg
1429 - 1806

- Acquired by the Lords of Seinsheim 1405 – 1421
- Imperial immediacy 1429
- Raised to Imperial County 1599
- Raised to Princely County 14 July 1670
- German Mediatisation 1806
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Schwarzenberg
Schwarzenberg (Germany)
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Coat of Arms Princely County of Schwarzenberg.jpg
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Princely Landgraviate of Klettgau

Gefürstete Landgrafschaft Klettgau
1410 – 1806

- Transition of the Landgraviate of Klettgau from the Habsburg family to the Sulz family 1410
- Schwarzenberg / Sulz family unification 1687
- Raised to Princely Landgraviate 1687
- German Mediatisation 1806
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Klettgau
Klettgau (Germany)
Landgraf crown.svg
Arms of Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester (died 1232).svg
Karte Klettgau 1806.PNG
County of Gimborn

Grafschaft Gimborn
1550 – 1782

- Imperial immediacy 1631
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Gimborn
Gimborn (Germany)
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1599).svg
Karte Mark Westfalen.jpg

By coincidence the coat of arms of the Princely Landgraviate of Klettgau and the Earldom of Buchan in Scotland are the same. The Klettgau coat of arms can be found in the left heart shield of the Schwarzenberg coat of arms.

Notable family members

The House of Schwarzenberg produced many military commanders, politicians, church dignitaries (including a Cardinal), innovators and patrons of the arts. [1] They were related to a number of European aristocratic families, notably the Lobkowicz (Czech : Lobkovicové) family. Some of the most noteworthy members of the Schwarzenberg family are:

NamePortraitArmsOffice(s)Marriage(s)
Issue
Comments
Erkinger VI of Seinsheim, 1st Baron of Schwarzenberg
1362

11 December 1437
Erkinger Schwarzenberg.jpg Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Grand Master of the Hunt at the Court of the Bishopric of Würzburg I. Anna von Bibra
1348

1408
Six children

II. Barbara von Abensberg
1383

2 November 1448
Eleven children
Founder of the Schwarzenberg family

Member of the Imperial Council

Military commander in the Hussite Wars
Johann, Baron of Schwarzenberg
Johann the Strong
25 December 1463

21 October 1528
FreiherrJohannSchwarzenbergDuererAlbrecht.jpg Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Judge of the episcopal court at BambergKunigunde, Countess of Rieneck
28 September 1469

18 October 1502
twelve children
Friend of Martin Luther, and author of the Constitutio Criminalis Bambergensis, which was the basis for the Constitutio Criminalis Carolina
Wilhelm I, Baron of Schwarzenberg
1486

KIA 1526
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Field marshal Katharina Wilhelmina von Nesselrode
?

6 December 1567
two sons
Field marshal of the Holy Roman Empire under Emperor Charles V in:
German Peasants' War
Guelders Wars
Otto Heinrich, Count of Schwarzenberg
Known among his contemporaries as inter viros sui temporis illustres illustrissimus
1535

11 August 1590
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Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1566).svg
President of the Aulic Council
Hofmarschall of the HRR
by his Imp. Maj. decreed Guardian and Governor in Baden
Elisa Margareta von Wolff Metternich
?

6 February 1624
one son
Guardian and Governor in Baden for Margrave Philip II of Baden

President of the Aulic Council and Hofmarschall of the HRR under Maximilian II and Rudolf II
Melchior, Baron of Schwarzenberg
ca. 1536

KIA 29 June 1579
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1566).svg
Military Commander
Military Governor
Anne de Merode-Houffalize
ca. 1530

1580
Commander of the Dutch States Party military forces in the Siege of Maastricht and Military Governor of Maastricht
Adolf, Count of Schwarzenberg
ca. 1547

29 July 1600
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Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1599).svg
Field marshal Elisa Margareta von Wolff Metternich
?

6 February 1624
one son
Field marshal of the Holy Roman Empire and liberator of Raab, Hungary
Adam, Count of Schwarzenberg
1583

14 March 1641
1583-1641 Schwarzenberg, Adam.jpg Crown of a Count of France (variant).svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1599).svg
Herrenmeister (Grand Master)
Political advisor
Margareta, Freiin von Palant von Larochette und Moestroff
?

29 September 1615
two sons
Advisor of George William, Elector of Brandenburg, Herrenmeister (Grand Master) of the Order of Saint John

Son of Adolf, Count of Schwarzenberg
Georg Ludwig, Count of Schwarzenberg
24 December 1586

22 July 1646
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1566).svg
StatesmanI. Anna Neumann von Wasserleonburg
25 November 1536

18 December 1623
no issue

II. Maria Elisabeth Countess of Sulz
1587

12 December 1651
two sons
Austrian statesman during the Thirty Years War

Through his marriage with Anna Neumann came the Dominion of Murau into the Schwarzenberg family
Ferdinand, 2nd Prince of Schwarzenberg
The Plague King
23 May 1652

22 October 1703
Ferdinand Schwarzenberg.jpg Princely Hat.svg
Arms of Johann Adolf, Prince of Schwarzenberg.svg
Oberhofmarschall
Oberhofmeister
Maria Anna Countess of Sulz
ca. 1660

18 July 1698
eleven children
Oberhofmarschall and Oberhofmeister, known as the Plague King (Pestkönig)
Adam Franz, 3rd Prince of Schwarzenberg
Duke of Krumlov
25 September 1680

11 Juni 1732
Adam Frantisek Schwarzenberg.jpg Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg Obersthofmarschall (1711–1722)
Oberstallmeister (1722–1732)
Eleonore Princess of Lobkowicz
20 June 1682

5 May 1741
two children
First Duke of Krumlov, Count of Sulz and Princely Landgrave of Klettgau in the Schwarzenberg family

Initiator of the Schwarzenberg Navigational Canal

Killed accidentally by Emperor Charles VI during a driven shoot
Joseph I, 4th Prince of Schwarzenberg
Duke of Krumlov
15 December 1722

17 February 1782
Schwarzenberg, Joseph Adam.jpg Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg ObersthofmeisterMaria Theresia Princess von und zu Liechtenstein
28 December 1721

19 January 1753
nine children
Obersthofmeister of Empress Maria Theresia, Minister of State, receives the Order of the Golden Fleece at the age of ten
Joseph II, 6th Prince of Schwarzenberg
Duke of Krumlov
27 June 1769

19 December 1833
Schwarzenberg, Joseph II Johann; 1789-1833.jpg Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg AmbassadorPauline Princess of Arenberg-Aarschot
2 September 1774

burned to death in the night of 1–2 July 1810
nine children
Ambassador of the Austrian Empire in Paris

Last Prince of Schwarzenberg, who possessed the imperial immediacy

Founder of the Schwarzenberg Primogeniture
Karl Philipp Prince of Schwarzenberg
15 April 1771

15 October 1820
Karel Filip Schwarzenberg.jpg Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg K.u.k. Feldmarschall.png
Field marshal
Ambassador
Maria Anna Countess von Hohenfeld
widowed Princess Esterházy
20 May 1768

2 April 1848
three sons
Austrian field marshal during the Napoleonic Wars and ambassador in St.Petersburg and Paris, Generalissimo of the Sixth Coalition in the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig

Founder of the Schwarzenberg Secundogeniture
Ernst Prince of Schwarzenberg
29 May 1773

14 March 1821
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Bishop
- Canon of Cologne, Liège, Salzburg, Passau, Esztergom and Bishop of Győr
Prince Felix of Schwarzenberg
The Austrian Bismarck
2 October 1800

5 April 1852
Schwarzenberg, Felix.jpg Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg Minister-President
Minister of Foreign Affairs

K.u.k. Feldmarschalleutnant.png
Field Marshal Lieutenant
Two children with Jane Digby, Lady Ellenborough Minister-President of the Austrian Empire between 1848 and 1852
Friedrich Prince of Schwarzenberg
The Lansquenet
30 September 1800

6 March 1870
Friedrich Karl Schwarzenberg 1854 Litho.jpg Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg K.u.k. Generalmajor.png
Major General
Writer
- Major general of the Austrian Empire, Colonel of the General Staff in the Spanish First Carlist War, officer in the Swiss Sonderbund War and author, known as der Landsknecht (the Lansquenet)
Karl II Prince of Schwarzenberg
The Governor
21 January 1802

25 June 1858
Karl II Schwarzenberg 1850 Litho.jpg Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg K.u.k. Feldzeugmeister.png
General of the branch
(Military) Governor
Josephine Countess Wratislaw of Mitrovic
16 April 1802

17 April 1881
one son
General of the branch of the Austrian Empire, Military Governor of Milan and Governor of the Principality of Transylvania (today Romania), known as der Gouverneur (the governor)
Edmund Prince of Schwarzenberg
18 November 1803

17 November 1873
Emund Schwarzenberg.jpg Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg K.u.k. Feldmarschall.png
Field marshal
-Last Austrian field marshal in the 19th century
Friedrich Prince of Schwarzenberg
6 April 1809

27 March 1885
Schwarzenberg.jpg COA cardinal AT Schwarzenberg Friedrich Joseph.png 01 CoA Cardinal Prince-Archbishop 01 - mantle and scroll.png
Cardinal
Archbishop
Primas Germaniae
Prince of the Church
- Cardinal and Archbishop of Salzburg, then Archbishop of Prague
Felix Prince of Schwarzenberg
8 June 1867

18 November 1946
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg K.u.k. Generalmajor.png
Major general
Anna Princess zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
28 September 1873

27 June 1936
five children
Major general in World War I, one of only two recipients of the Golden Medal of Bravery for Officers by Emperor Charles I
Heinrich Prince of Schwarzenberg
Duke of Krumlov
29 January 1903

18 June 1965
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg Public servantEleonore Countess zu Stolberg-Stolberg
8 August 1920

27 Dezember 1994
one daughter
Austrian public servant and survivor of the Buchenwald concentration camp
Johannes Prince of Schwarzenberg
31 January 1903

26 May 1978
Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg Public servantKathleen Vicomtesse de Spoelberch
19 May 1905

26 May 1978
two children
Austrian ambassador in Italy (1947–1955), to the Holy See (1955–1966) and Ambassador to the Court of St James's (1966–1969), Director and Delegate of the Red Cross and member of the Governing Board
Karel VI. Schwarzenberg
5 July 1911

9 April 1986
Karl VI zu Schwarzenberg.jpg Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg Czechoslovakia-Army-OF-1a (1930-1950).svg
Officer
Regent
Author
Antonia Princess zu Fürstenberg
12 January 1905

24 December 1988
four children
Czech resistance fighter in World War II, Regent of the Grand Priory of Bohemia of the Order of Malta, historian and author
Karl, 12th Prince of Schwarzenberg
10 December 1937
-
12 November 2023
Karel Schwarzenberg on June 2, 2011.jpg Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg President of the Council of the European Union
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Vice prime minister
Senator
Therese Countess zu Hardegg auf Glatz und im Machlande
17 February 1940

two children
Czech politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs (Czech Republic) and head of the House of Schwarzenberg

Property and residences

Germany

The Schwarzenberg family holding included the following residences in Germany:

NameImageLocationMapComments
Schwarzenberg Castle Schloss schwarzenberg franken 1.JPG DEU Scheinfeld COA.svg
Scheinfeld, Franconia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Scheinfeld
Scheinfeld (Germany)
Ancestral seat

Held to present
Stephansberg Castle Wildhagen, S. 167, 1848.jpg DEU Kleinlangheim COA.svg
Kleinlangheim, Franconia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Stephansberg
Stephansberg (Germany)
Acquired in 1243 through Apollonius The Older von Seinsheim.

Sold through Siegismund von Schwarzenberg zu Hohenlandsberg in 1502

Destroyed in 1525 during the German Peasants' War.
Hohenlandsberg Castle Wolf-Dietrich-Klebeband Stadtebilder G 028 III.jpg DEU Weigenheim COA.svg
Weigenheim, Franconia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Weigenheim
Weigenheim (Germany)
Acquired in 1436.

Later main seat of the Schwarzenberg-Hohenlandsberg line

Reconstructed in 1511 - 1524

Destroyed in 1554 during the Second Margrave War.
Palais Schwarzenberg (Frickenhausen am Main) SchwarzenbergPalaisFrickenhausen.JPG Wappen von Frickenhausen am Main.svg
Frickenhausen am Main, Lower Franconia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Palais Schwarzenberg
Palais Schwarzenberg (Germany)
Wässerndorf Castle Wasserndorf, Schlossstrasse 1-003.jpg DEU Seinsheim COA.svg
Wässerndorf in Seinsheim, Lower Franconia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Wässerndorf
Wässerndorf (Germany)
In the 12th centruty, the family (still known as Seinsheim / de Sovensheim) served as the ministerialis in Wässerndorf.

From 1263, it served as the main seat of the Seinsheim family.

After the line Seinsheim-Westerndorf died out, the castle came in 1550 in full possession of Count Friedrich zu Schwarzenberg, who rebuilt the castle from 1555 onwards.

From 1910 onwards, the family ′′′von Pölnitz′′′ lived in the castle.

The castle was burned down by American troops on 5 April 1945.
Seehaus Castle Seehaus 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Markt Nordheim 21-04-02 023.jpg DEU Markt Nordheim COA.svg
Markt Nordheim, Middle Franconia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Seehaus
Seehaus (Germany)
Acquired in 1655. Held until the German land reform in 1947.
Schnodsenbach Castle Scheinfeld, Schnodsenbach, Schloss, 001.jpg DEU Scheinfeld COA.svg
Scheinfeld, Franconia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Schnodsenbach
Schnodsenbach (Germany)
Held from 1789 - 1816
Gimborn Castle Schloss Gimborn 2010 SteDi3.jpg DEU Marienheide COA.svg
Marienheide, North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Marienheide
Marienheide (Germany)
From 1631 on the residence in the imperial immediate Dominion of Gimborn of the Schwarzenberg Family

Sold in 1782 to Johann Ludwig, Reichsgraf von Wallmoden-Gimborn
Hückeswagen Castle Huckeswagen - Auf'm Schloss - Schloss 23 ies.jpg DEU Hueckeswagen COA.svg
Hückeswagen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Hückeswagen
Hückeswagen (Germany)
Received in 1631 as a fief

1653 loss of control due to occupation

1675 waiver of the fief by compensation
Haus Lay Water Castle Engelskirchen Bellingroth - Haus Ley2 01 ies.jpg DEU Engelskirchen COA.svg
Lay in Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Ley
Ley (Germany)
Acquired in 1654

1695 Reconstruction of the castle

Sold in 1782
Neuenberg Castle DJI 0070Ruine Neuenberg Scheel.jpg DEU Lindlar COA.svg
Scheel in Lindlar, North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Scheel
Scheel (Germany)
Acquired in 1629

1640 conquered and destroyed by the Swedes in the Thirty Years' War

Ultimately demolished in 1663

Sold in 1782
Linzenich Castle Julich-Bourheim Denkmal-Nr. 67, Wasserburg Linzenich (907).jpg DEU Juelich COA.svg
Bourheim in Jülich, North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Bourheim
Bourheim (Germany)
Acquired in 1606

Reconstruction of the castle chapel by the Schwarzenberg family

Sold in 1645
Tiengen Castle Tiengen WT Schloss.JPG DEU Waldshut-Tiengen COA.svg
Waldshut-Tiengen, Baden-Württemberg
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Waldshut-Tiengen
Waldshut-Tiengen (Germany)
Acquired in 1687

Sold in 1812
Küssaburg Castle Kussaburg Bechtersbohl ReiKi.JPG DEU Kussaberg COA.svg
Küssaberg, Baden-Württemberg
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Küssaburg
Küssaburg (Germany)
Acquired in 1497 through the Sulz ancestors

Destroyed but kept as a ruin in 1634

Sold in 1812
Jestetten Castle

Oberes Schloss
DEU Jestetten COA.svg
Jestetten, Baden-Württemberg
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Jestetten Castle
Jestetten Castle (Germany)
Acquired in 1488 through Count Alwig X. von Sulz

Second main residence of the Sulz family after Tiengen

Became a part of the Schwarzenberg property through the family-unification

Sold together with the entire Principality
Jestetten Fortress

Unteres Schloss

Greuthsches Schlösschen
DEU Jestetten COA.svg
Jestetten, Baden-Württemberg
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Jestetten Castle
Jestetten Castle (Germany)
Acquired in 1707

Sold together with the entire Principality
Willmendingen Castle Schloss Willmendingen.jpg Wappen Wutoeschingen.svg
Wutöschingen, Baden-Württemberg
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Willmendingen Castle
Willmendingen Castle (Germany)
Acquired in 1801

Sold in 1812
Illereichen Castle Illereichen Schloss 006.jpg Wappen Markt Altenstadt.svg
Altenstadt,
Bavarian Swabia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Illereichen Castle
Illereichen Castle (Germany)
Herrschaft Schwarzenberg, Amt Illereichen

Acquired in 1788

Sold in 1834
Kellmünz Castle DEU Kellmunz COA.svg
Kellmünz,
Upper Swabia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Kellmünz Castle
Kellmünz Castle (Germany)
Herrschaft Schwarzenberg, Amt Kellmünz;
Kellmünz becomes "Bavarian" and the Schwarzenberg family become Barons of the Empire of Kellmünz;
Castle removed in 1809;
Acquired in 1788;
Sold in 1834
Michelbach Castle Michelbach an der Luecke Schloss 20080629.jpg Wappen Michelbach an der Lucke.png
Michelbach an der Lücke,
Schwäbisch Hall
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Michelbach Castle
Michelbach Castle (Germany)
Given to Georg Ludwig by Ferdinand II in 1631;
Destroyed in the Thirty Years War and rebuilt until 1709;
Lost in 1806 with the Rheinbundakte.
Papenburg Castle

Papenborch Castle

Papenborg Castle
Papenburg - Splitting links - Dietrich von Velen (Uwe Hantke) 12 ies.jpg DEU Papenburg COA.svg
Papenburg,
Emsland
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Papenburg Castle
Papenburg Castle (Germany)
Given by Sybille von Plettenberg to her second husband Friedrich Freiherr von Schwarzenberg in 1620. Sold by him in 1630 to Drost Dietrich von Velen.

Bohemia

The Schwarzenberg Estate in South Bohemia in 1840 Schwarzenberg Czech Estate 1840.jpg
The Schwarzenberg Estate in South Bohemia in 1840

The Schwarzenberg land holdings in Bohemia included the Duchy of Krumlov, the town of Prachatice and Orlík Castle. The family also acquired the property of the House of Rosenberg (Czech : Rožmberkové). On their lands, the Schwarzenbergs created ponds, planted forests and introduced new technologies in agriculture. [1]

Upon the establishment of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia in 1939, the possessions of Prince Adolph of Schwarzenberg were seized by the Nazi authorities. He managed to flee, but his cousin, Heinrich, Duke of Krumlov, was arrested and deported. After World War II, the Czechoslovakian government stated, by law No. 143/1947 from August 13, 1947 (Lex Schwarzenberg), that the assets of the Schwarzenberg-Hluboká primogeniture passed to the Land of Bohemia. [1]

The Schwarzenberg family holding included the following residences in Bohemia:

NameImageLocationMapComments
Krumlov Castle
Krumau Castle
Cesky Krumlov-Asahiko2.jpg CZ Cesky Krumlov COA.svg
Český Krumlov, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov (Czech Republic)
Held from 1719 until the expropriation in 1947

UNESCO World Heritage Site

One of the largest castles in the world
Hluboká Castle
Frauenberg Castle
Hluboka nad Vltavou, zamek.jpg Hluboka nad Vltavou znak.png
Hluboká nad Vltavou, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Hluboká nad Vltavou
Hluboká nad Vltavou (Czech Republic)
Acquired by Johann Adolf I of Schwarzenberg in 1661

Held until the expropriation in 1947

One of the finest examples of Neo-Tudor architecture in Historicism
Vimperk Castle
Winterberg Castle
Zamek Vimperk 02.JPG Vimperk znak.png
Vimperk, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Vimperk
Vimperk (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1698

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Třeboň Castle
Wittingau Castle
Zamek Trebon, Trebon 111.JPG Znak mesta trebon II.svg
Třeboň, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Třeboň
Třeboň (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1698

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Protivín Castle Protivinsky zamek.jpg Znak Mesta Protivin.jpg
Protivín, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Protivín
Protivín (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1711

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Kratochvíle Castle
Kurzweil Castle
9.7.16 Kratochvile Namesticko 12 (27595210194).jpg Netolice, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Kratochvíle
Kratochvíle (Czech Republic)
Inherited in 1719 from the Princes of Eggenberg

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Červený Dvůr Castle
Rothenhof Castle
Schloss-Rothenhof-03.jpg Chvalsiny CZ CoA.gif
Chvalšiny, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Chvalšiny
Chvalšiny (Czech Republic)
Inherited in 1719 from the Princes of Eggenberg

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Borovany Castle
Forbes Castle
Borovany zamek 1.jpg Borovany.jpg
Borovany, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Borovany
Borovany (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1789 in exchange for the Dominion of Vlčice (German: Wildschütz)

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Dříteň Castle
Zirnau Castle
Driten, zamek 01 crop.jpg Driten CZ CoA.png
Dříteň, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Dříteň
Dříteň (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1698

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Drslavice Fortress
Drislawitz Fortress
Tvrz Drslavice.JPG Drslavice, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Drslavice
Drslavice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1698

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Kestřany Castle
Kesterschan Castle
Kestrany, zamek (5).jpg Kestrany CZ CoA.jpg
Kestřany, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Kestřany
Kestřany (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1700

Held until the First Land Reform in 1924
Old Libějovice Castle Libejovice (okres Strakonice) (04).jpg Libejovice CoA.jpg
Libějovice, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Libějovice
Libějovice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1801

Held until the expropriation in 1947
New Libějovice Castle Libejovice (okres Strakonice) (25).jpg Libejovice CoA.jpg
Libějovice, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Libějovice
Libějovice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1801

Rebuilt 1816 – 1817

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Ohrada Castle
Wohrad Castle
Lovecky zamek Ohrada - pruceli.jpg Hluboka nad Vltavou znak.png
Hluboká nad Vltavou, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Hluboká nad Vltavou
Hluboká nad Vltavou (Czech Republic)
Built 1708 – 1713

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Chýnov Chynov znak.png
Chýnov, South Bohemian Region
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Chýnov
Chýnov (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1719

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Postoloprty Castle
Postelberg Castle
Postoloprty zamek.JPG Postoloprty CZ CoA.jpg
Postoloprty, North Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Postoloprty
Postoloprty (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1692

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Nový Hrad
Neuschloß Castle
Zamek Novy Hrad (Jimlin).jpg Znak obce Jimlin.gif
Jimlín, Ústí nad Labem Region
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Nový Hrad
Nový Hrad (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1767

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Lovosice
Lobositz Castle
Lobositz-Schloss.jpg Lovosice-coat of arms.png
Lovosice, Ústí nad Labem Region
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Lovosice
Lovosice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1783

Original seat of the Schwarzenberg Archives

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Cítoliby
Zittolieb or Zitolib Castle
Citoliby zamek.JPG Citoliby znak.jpg
Cítoliby, North Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Cítoliby
Cítoliby (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1803

Held until the First Land Reform in 1924
Domoušice
Domauschitz Castle
Domousice zamek1.JPG Domousice CoA.jpg
Domoušice, North Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Domoušice
Domoušice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1802

Held until the First Land Reform in 1924
Mšec
Kornhauz Castle
Msec-2017-11-04-ZamekOdZapadu.jpg Msec znak.jpg
Mšec, North Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Mšec
Mšec (Czech Republic)
Held until the expropriation in 1947
Divice Fortress Divice tvrz panorama.JPG Vinarice znak.jpg
Vinařice (Louny District), Ústí nad Labem Region
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Divice
Divice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1802

Held until the First Land Reform in 1924
Brodec Castle Brodec tvrz.JPG Coats of arms of None.svg
Brodec (Louny District), Ústí nad Labem Region
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Brodec
Brodec (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1802

Held until the First Land Reform in 1924
Dobrš Castle
Dobrž Castle
Dobersch Castle
Dobrs-tvrz.JPG Coats of arms of None.svg
Dobrš, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Dobrš
Dobrš (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1707

Sold in the 19th century.
Vlčice Castle
Wildschütz Castle
Vlcice (TU), zamek.JPG Vlcice (Trutnov) CoA CZ.jpg
Vlčice (Trutnov District)
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Vlčice
Vlčice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1675

Held until 1789

Exchanged for Borovany
Břecštejn Castle
Silberstein Castle
Brecstejn 3.JPG Hrádeček (Vlčice)
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Břecštejn
Břecštejn (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1675

Held until 1789

Exchanged for Borovany
Pravda Castle Pravda, vstup.jpg Pnetluky znak.jpg
Pnětluky, Ústí nad Labem Region
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Pnětluky
Pnětluky (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1802
Orlík Castle
Worlik Castle
Orlik 7.jpg Orlik nad Vltavou znak.png
Orlík nad Vltavou, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Orlík nad Vltavou
Orlík nad Vltavou (Czech Republic)
Main residence of the Schwarzenberg Secundogeniture

Restored in 1992

Held to present

Publicly accessible
Čimelice Castle Cimelice. Zamek. (26).jpg Cimelice erb.png
Čimelice, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Čimelice
Čimelice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1840 through the marriage of Karl II Schwarzenberg with Josefina Marie Wratislaw of Mitrovic

Spring and summer residence of the Schwarzenberg Secundogeniture

Restored in 1992

Held to present
Karlov Castle Zamek Karlov (SMETANOVA LHOTA).jpg Smetanova Lhota CoA.jpg
Karlov (Smetanova Lhota), South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Karlov
Karlov (Czech Republic)
Restored in 1992

Held to present
Varvažov Castle
Warwaschau Castle
Zamek Varvazov (3).jpg Varvažov, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Varvažov
Varvažov (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1847 from the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

Restored in 1992

Held to present
Rakovice Castle Rakovice okres Pisek (9.).jpg Rakovice CoA.jpg
Rakovice, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Rakovice
Rakovice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1840 through the marriage of Karl II Schwarzenberg with Josefina Marie Wratislaw of Mitrovic

Restored in 1992

Held to present
Sedlec Castle
Sedletz Castle
Severni fasada zamku.JPG COA Kutna Hora.png
Sedlec in the town of Kutná Hora, Central Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Sedlec
Sedlec (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1819 from the Cistercians

Restored in 1992

Held to present
Dřevíč Castle
Grund Castle
Sykorice, Drevic, od brany.jpg Sykorice CoA.jpg
Sýkořice, Central Bohemian Region
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Dřevíč Castle
Dřevíč Castle (Czech Republic)
Built by Joseph Wilhelm Ernst, Prince of Fürstenberg in the first half of the 18th century

Sold by Maximilian Egon II, Prince of Fürstenberg to Czechoslovakia

Acquired by Karel Schwarzenberg in 1991

Held to present
Hunting lodge Tyrolský dům
Tiroler Haus
Tyrolsky dum - Rukavecska tez Kvetovska obora (okres Pisek) (9).JPG Květov, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Květov
Květov (Czech Republic)
Restored in 1992

Held to present
Nový Dvůr
Neuhof
Obora u Cerhonic, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Nový Dvůr
Nový Dvůr (Czech Republic)
Acquired by Dr. Friedrich & Regula Schwarzenberg in the 1990s

Held to present and main seat of Ferdinand Schwarzenberg
Tochovice Castle Tochovice castle.JPG Tochovice CoA.jpg
Tochovice, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Tochovice
Tochovice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1840 through the marriage of Karl II Schwarzenberg with Josefina Marie Wratislaw of Mitrovic

Restored in 1992

Seat of Ernst Schwarzenberg's descendants

Sold in 2022
Zbenice Castle Zbenice - okres Pribram (07).jpg Coats of arms Zbenice.png
Zbenice, Central Bohemian Region
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Zbenice
Zbenice (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1805 through Karl I Schwarzenberg

Held until 1948
Bukovany Castle
Schloss Bukowan
Detska lecebna Bukovany 02.JPG Bukovany-znak.jpg
Bukovany u Kozárovic, Central Bohemian Region
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Bukovany
Bukovany (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1816 through Karl I Schwarzenberg

Held until the First Land Reform in 1925
Zalužany Castle Zaluzany castle.JPG Zalužany, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Zalužany
Zalužany (Czech Republic)
Held until the First Land Reform in 1924
Osov Castle Zamek Osov, 2018.jpg Osov.svg
Osov, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Osov
Osov (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1840.

Sold in 1927.

Zvíkov Castle
Zwingenberg Castle
Zvikov 4.jpg Znak zvikovske podhradi.png
Zvíkovské Podhradí, South Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Zvíkov
Zvíkov (Czech Republic)
Held until 1948. In 1992 it was returned to the family and handed over to the care of the state.

Publicly accessible

Starosedlský Hrádek Castle
Altsattler Bürgel Castle
Starosedlsky Hradek 05.JPG Starosedlsky Hradek CoA CZ.svg
Starosedlský Hrádek, Central Bohemia
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Starosedlský Hrádek
Starosedlský Hrádek (Czech Republic)
Held until 1948.
Palais Schwarzenberg
Schwarzenberský palác
Schwarzenbersky.JPG Coat of arms of Prague.svg
Prague
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Prague
Prague (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1719

Held until the expropriation in 1947

Publicly accessible
Palais Salm
Salmovský palác
Small Palais Schwarzenberg
Salmovsky palac zepredu.jpg Coat of arms of Prague.svg
Prague
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Prague
Prague (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1811

Held until the expropriation in 1947
Palais Deym
Deymův palác
Deymuv palac z Vorsilske.JPG Coat of arms of Prague.svg
Prague
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Prague
Prague (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1845

Prague seat of the Schwarzenberg Secundogeniture

Held to present
Palais Bissing
Bissingenský palác
Tatarkovic dům
Schwarzenberský dům
Nove Mesto, Spalena 17 - 23.jpg Coat of arms of Prague.svg
Prague
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Palais Bissing
Palais Bissing (Czech Republic)
Acquired in 1850

Consisting of two buildings: No. 90/17 (larger building with Schwarzenberg CoA) and No. 91/19.

Austria

The Schwarzenberg family holdings included the following residences in Austria:

NameImageLocationMapComments
Palais Schwarzenberg
Gartenpalais Schwarzenberg
Palais Schwarzenberg.jpg Wien 3 Wappen.svg
Schwarzenbergplatz, Landstraße, Vienna
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Vienna
Vienna (Austria)
Acquired in 1716

In the James Bond movie The Living Daylights it served as a film set

Held to present
Palais Schwarzenberg
Winterpalais Schwarzenberg
Rudolf Ritter von Alt 009.jpg Wien 3 Wappen.svg
Neuer Markt, Innere Stadt, Vienna
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Vienna
Vienna (Austria)
Acquired in 1688

1894 demolished
Hirschstetten Castle Schloss Hirschstetten Portal.JPG Wien 3 Wappen.svg
Hirschstetten, Vienna
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Vienna
Vienna (Austria)
Acquired in 1713

Sold in 1750
Neuwaldegg Castle
Villa Schwarzenberg
Schloss Neuwaldegg 7.JPG Wien 3 Wappen.svg
Hernals, Vienna
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Vienna
Vienna (Austria)
Acquired in 1801

Sold in 1951
Palais Schwarzenberg Laxenburg-Barmherzige Schwestern 8712.JPG AUT Laxenburg COA.svg
Laxenburg, Lower Austria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Laxenburg
Laxenburg (Austria)
Acquired in 1703

Architect was Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt

Sold in 1850
Palais Schwarzenberg Burgergasse L1260376a.jpg AUT Graz COA.svg
Graz, Styria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Graz
Graz (Austria)
Acquired in 1775

Sold in 1853/54
Murau Castle
Obermurau Castle
Murau - Schloss (b).JPG AUT Murau COA.svg
Murau, Styria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Murau
Murau (Austria)
Publicly accessible on appointment

Held to present
Grünfels Castle
Old Castle
Gruenfels murau 2006.jpg AUT Murau COA.svg
Murau, Styria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Murau
Murau (Austria)
Held to present
Wintergrün Castle AT-24389 Ramingstein Schloss Wintergrun 01.jpg Wappen at ramingstein.png
Ramingstein, Salzburg
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Ramingstein
Ramingstein (Austria)
Held to present
Schrattenberg Castle 273 Das hochfurstliche Schwarzenbergische Schloss Schrattenberg, Kreis Judenburg, gez. von S. Kolbl - J.F.Kaiser Lithografirte Ansichten der Steiermark 1830.jpg AUT Scheifling COA.jpg
Scheifling, Styria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Schrattenberg
Schrattenberg (Austria)
Acquired by Prince Ferdinand in 1704

Main residence of the Schwarzenberg family in the Murtal until its destruction

Total destruction through a fire, which occurred during restoration works, in 1915

Held to present
Katsch Castle Vischer - Topographia Ducatus Stiria - 200 Katsch bei Murau.jpg AUT Teufenbach-Katsch COA.png
Teufenbach-Katsch, Styria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Katsch
Katsch (Austria)
Acquired in 1697

Partial deconstruction in 1838

Total destruction in 1858

Held to present
Gusterheim Castle Pols-Allerheiligen - Schloss Gusterheim - 2.jpg WappenPoels.jpg
Pöls, Styria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Pöls
Pöls (Austria)
Acquired in 1698 by Prince Ferdinand together with the Dominions Reifenstein and Offenburg.

The daughter of Prince Heinrich, Elisabeth von Pezold, Princess of Schwarzenberg, inherited the castle.

Held to present by the Pezold family
Ratzenegg Castle Markus Pernhart - Ratzenegg.jpg AUT Moosburg COA.svg
Moosburg, Carinthia
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Moosburg
Moosburg (Austria)
Seat of the descendants of Prince Erkinger

Held to present
Tschakathurn Castle
Schachenthurn Castle
Schachenturm Castle
Sankt Lorenzen bei Scheifling - Ruine Tschakathurn.jpg AUT Scheifling COA.jpg
Scheifling, Styria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Tschakathurn
Tschakathurn (Austria)
Acquired in 1740

Total destruction through a fire in 1792

The daughter of Prince Johann II, Countess Ida Revertera von Salandra, Princess of Schwarzenberg, inherited the castle.

Held to present by the Revertera family
Goppelsbach Castle 065 Schloss Goppelsbach, Stadl an der Mur, S. Kolbl - J.F.Kaiser Lithografirte Ansichten der Steiermark 1830.jpg AUT Stadl-Predlitz COA.png
Stadl-Predlitz, Styria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Goppelsbach
Goppelsbach (Austria)
Acquired in 1839

Sold in 1938
Vöstenhof Castle SchlossVostenhof.jpg AUT Burg-Vostenhof COA.jpg
Bürg-Vöstenhof, Lower Austria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Vöstenhof Castle
Vöstenhof Castle (Austria)
Acquired in 1937 through HSH Princess Therese Schwarzenberg;
Inherited in 1945 by her daughter Countess Josephine Czernin.
Hanfelden Castle Unterzeiring - Schloss Hahnfelden III.jpg AUT Oberzeiring COA.jpg
Pölstal,
formerly Unterzeiring in Oberzeiring,
Styria
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Hanfelden Castle
Hanfelden Castle (Austria)
Acquired in 1783 through HSH Prince Johann Schwarzenberg;
Sold in 1856.

Slovakia

The Schwarzenberg family holding included the following residence in Slovakia, which was part of the Lands of the Crown of Saint Stephen:

NameImageLocationMapComments
Marianka Castle Slovakia marianka monastery.jpg Marianka, Bratislava Region
Slovakia location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Marianka
Marianka (Slovakia)
Purchased by Friedrich "The Landsknecht" in 1839

Belgium and Luxembourg

The Schwarzenberg family holding included the following residence in today's Belgium and Luxembourg, while their main residence and burial place was in the city of Liège. Back then, the Spanish Netherlands, Prince-Bishopric of Liège and Duchy of Luxemburg were states within the Holy Roman Empire. The Schwarzenberg family held in this region the titles of Seigneur de Bierset et de Champlon .

NameImageLocationMapComments
Fischbach Castle Chateau de Fischbach 2021-07.jpg Fischbach Castle, Fischbach Coat of arms Fischbach, Mersch, Luxembourg.png
Fischbach, Canton of Mersch
Luxembourg adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Fischbach
Fischbach (Luxembourg)
Inherited through the marriage of Johann Gerhard (1571 - 1635) with Dorothea de Naves (1629), heiress of Chiveri and Fischbach.
Hassonville Castle Chateau d'Hassonville.jpg Hassonville Castle, Marche-en-Famenne Blason de Marche-en-Famenne.svg
Marche-en-Famenne, Luxembourg (Belgium)
Belgium location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Hassonville
Hassonville (Belgium)
1603 Johann Gerhard acquired Humain and Hassonville. 1678: Sold to Etienne de Rossius de Liboy.
Raeren Castle BurgRaeren01.jpg Raeren Castle, Raeren BE Raeren COA.svg
Raeren, Liège Province
Belgium location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Raeren
Raeren (Belgium)
Mathias de Flamige, married with Wilhelmina de Notomb, sold the castle to Jean-Henri de Schwarzenberg bought the castle on 27 January 1790. However Baron Charles-Henri de Broich who was an in-law of the seller, bought back the estate and later sold it again to Baron Philippe de Witte de Limminghe.

Ecclesiastical buildings and places

The following religious places are linked to the Schwarzenberg family either as burial or memorial places:

NameImageLocationMapComments
Astheim Charterhouse Gesamtanlage, Kartause Astheim, Volkach.JPG DEU Volkach COA.svg
Volkach, Franconia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Volkach
Volkach (Germany)
Founded by Erkinger, 1st Baron of Schwarzenberg in 1409

First burial site of the Schwarzenberg family
Schwarzenberg Monastery Schwarzenberg, Klosterdorf 1, Kath. Klosterkirche Mariae Geburt Scheinfeld 20180719 001.jpg DEU Scheinfeld COA.svg
Scheinfeld, Franconia
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Schwarzenberg Monastery
Schwarzenberg Monastery (Germany)
Founded in 1702
St. Vitus Cathedral

Schwarzenberg Chapel
Praha, Katedrala, Kaple Schwarzenberska 01.jpg Coat of arms of Prague.svg
Prague, Czech Republic
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Prague
Prague (Czech Republic)
Located in the St. Vitus Cathedral.
Schwarzenberg Crypt (Domanín) Schwarzenberska hrobka - letecky pohled vyrez.jpg Domanin (okres Jindrichuv Hradec) znak.jpg
Domanín (Jindřichův Hradec District), Czech Republic
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Schwarzenberg Crypt (Domanín)
Schwarzenberg Crypt (Domanín) (Czech Republic)
Constructed from 1874 – 1877.

Burial site of the Schwarzenberg Primogeniture.

In family possession Partially accessible to the public.

Schwarzenberg Crypt (Orlík nad Vltavou) Schwanzerberska hrobka - Orlik nad Vltavou. Okres Pisek (18).jpg Orlik nad Vltavou znak.png
Orlík nad Vltavou, Czech Republic
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Schwarzenberg Crypt (Orlík nad Vltavou)
Schwarzenberg Crypt (Orlík nad Vltavou) (Czech Republic)
Burial site of the Schwarzenberg Secundogeniture.

In family possession

Active in use and not open to the public.
Sedlec Ossuary Kutna Hora kostnice 02.JPG COA Kutna Hora.png
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora
Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora (Czech Republic)
Part of the World Heritage Site Sedlec Abbey

Large Schwarzenberg Secundogeniture coat of arms made out of human bones.
Zlatá Koruna Monastery

Goldenkorn Monastery
Zlata Koruna Monastery.jpg CZ Zlata Koruna COA.svg
Zlatá Koruna, Czech Republic
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Zlatá Koruna Monastery
Zlatá Koruna Monastery (Czech Republic)
Founded by King Ottokar II of Bohemia in 1263.

The Schwarzenberg family inherited in 1719 the Jus patronatus of the Eggenberg family.

In 1785, the family acquired the monastery after its closure due to the Josephinist Reform.

It was used as a manufacture until 1909.

It was confiscated under the Lex Schwarzenberg in 1948.
Vyšší Brod Monastery

Goldenkorn Monastery
382 73 Vyssi Brod, Czech Republic - panoramio (10).jpg Vyssi Brod znak.png
Vyšší Brod, Czech Republic
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Vyšší Brod Monastery
Vyšší Brod Monastery (Czech Republic)
Founded by Wok I von Rosenberg in 1259.

The Schwarzenberg family inherited in 1719 the Jus patronatus of the Eggenberg family and kept it for more than a century until 1822.
St. Laurentius Church Schwarzenberg Grab Weinheim St. Laurentius 2b.JPG DEU Weinheim COA.svg
Weinheim, Germany
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
St. Laurentius Church
St. Laurentius Church (Germany)
Tomb of Rittmeister Friedrich Prinz zu Schwarzenberg.
All Saints' Church, Wittenberg Wittenberg Schlosskirche Orgel (2).jpg DEU Wittenberg COA.svg
Wittenberg, Germany
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
All Saints' Church, Wittenberg
All Saints' Church, Wittenberg (Germany)
World Heritage Site

Site where the Ninety-five Theses were likely posted by Martin Luther in 1517.

Schwarzenberg coat of arms on the balustrade of the organ to commemorate Johann of Schwarzenberg as one of Luther's first followers.
San Gian Church

Sankt Johannes
San Gian Celerina.jpg CHE Celerina-Schlarigna COA.svg
Celerina/Schlarigna, Switzerland
Switzerland adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
San Gian Church
San Gian Church (Switzerland)
The wooden ceiling from 1478, displaying the Brandis coat of arms, today embedded in the Schwarzenberg arms through the unification with Sulz, is considered one of the best preserved wooden church ceilings in Graubünden.

It shows the Coat of Arms of Bishop Ortlieb von Brandis (1458-1491), Lord of Brandis in Maienfeld.

Monuments and memorials

The following monuments are erected for the Schwarzenberg family and its members:

NamePictureMapComment
Schwarzenbergplatz Schwarzenbergdenkmal Ansicht 1.jpg
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Schwarzenbergplatz
Schwarzenbergplatz (Austria)
Inaugurated in 1867

Commemorating the victory of Karl Philipp Schwarzenberg at the Battle of the Nations in 1813
Monument to the Battle of the Nations Volki fullsize.jpg
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
Monument to the Battle of the Nations (Germany)
Inaugurated in 1913

Commemorating the victory (of Karl Philipp Schwarzenberg) at the Battle of the Nations in 1813

Length: 80 metres (260 ft)
Width: 70 metres (230 ft)
Height: 91 metres (299 ft)
Monument to Karl Philipp Schwarzenberg Karlovy Vary KV-Schwarzenberg-Denkmal-2.jpg Installed in 1818, reconstructed in 1891 and 1991.
Schwarzenberg-Pálffy Monument Gyor-Schwarzenberg-Palffy.jpg
Hungary location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Schwarzenberg-Pálffy Monument
Schwarzenberg-Pálffy Monument (Hungary)
Inaugurated in 1998

Commemorating the victory at the Battle of Györ of Adolf Schwarzenberg in 1598
Statue of Cardinal Friedrich Schwarzenberg
Czech Republic adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Prague
Prague (Czech Republic)
Located in the St. Vitus Cathedral in the Prague Castle

Memorial to Cardinal Friedrich Schwarzenberg
Schwarzenberg Monument in Meusdorf (Leipzig) Denkmal-Meusdorf.jpg
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Meusdorf (Leipzig)
Meusdorf (Leipzig) (Germany)
Inaugurated in 1838

Commemorating the victory of Karl Philipp Schwarzenberg at the Battle of the Nations in 1813

Commissioned by Karl Philipp's wife and his three sons
Schwarzenberg Memorial on the peak of Plattenkogel Mountain Schwarzenberg Denkmal auf dem Gipfel des Plattenkogels.jpg
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Plattenkogel
Plattenkogel (Austria)
Commemorating the presence of Cardinal Friedrich Schwarzenberg
Walhalla Memorial

Bust of Karl Philipp Schwarzenberg
Walhalla -- Linke Wand mit Busten und zwei der zwolf Marmorsessel von Ernst Mayer (8008657032).jpg

Second from the right in the lowest row
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Donaustauf
Donaustauf (Germany)
Inaugurated in 1842

Commemorating the victory of Karl Philipp Schwarzenberg at the Battle of the Nations in 1813

The original bust was created by Johann Nepomuk Schaller in 1821
Ruhmeshalle (Munich)

Bust of Karl Philipp Schwarzenberg
Ruhmeshalle und Bavaria Munchen Schwanthalerhohe.jpg
Germany adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Munich
Munich (Germany)
Inaugurated in 1853
Heldenberg Memorial

Bust of Karl Philipp Schwarzenberg
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Heldenberg Memorial
Heldenberg Memorial (Austria)
Inaugurated in 1849

One of four Schwarzenberg busts in the Heldenberg Memorial
Heldenberg Memorial

Bust of Edmund Schwarzenberg
Edmund zu Schwarzenberg - bust.jpg
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Heldenberg Memorial
Heldenberg Memorial (Austria)
Inaugurated in 1849

One of four Schwarzenberg busts in the Heldenberg Memorial
Heldenberg Memorial

Bust of Adolf Schwarzenberg
Adolf Reichsgraf von Schwarzenberg - bust.jpg
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Heldenberg Memorial
Heldenberg Memorial (Austria)
Inaugurated in 1849

One of four Schwarzenberg busts in the Heldenberg Memorial
Heldenberg Memorial

Bust of Felix Schwarzenberg
Felix zu Schwarzenberg - bust.jpg
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Heldenberg Memorial
Heldenberg Memorial (Austria)
Inaugurated in 1849

One of four Schwarzenberg busts in the Heldenberg Memorial
Thorvaldsen Museum

Bust of Karl Philipp Schwarzenberg
Karl Philipp Furst zu Schwarzenberg - Thorvaldsens Museum - DSC08714.JPG
Denmark adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Thorvaldsen Museum
Thorvaldsen Museum (Denmark)
Created by Bertel Thorvaldsen
Capuchin Church

Bust of Schwarzenberg Uhlans Memorial
Wien01 Neuer Markt Kapuzinerkirche 2018-02-24 GuentherZ GD Ulanenregiment02 0291.jpg
Austria adm location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Capuchin Church
Capuchin Church (Austria)
The same church is used as the Imperial Crypt of the Habsburg family
Commemorative Obelisk

Monument for Prince Karl II Schwarzenberg
RO SB Dealu Frumos 2.jpg
Romania location map.svg
Green pog.svg
Dealu Frumos
Dealu Frumos (Romania)
Inaugurated in 1858

Commemorating the decision of HSH Military-Governor Karl II to build a road between the districts Hermannstadt, Leschkirch, Agnetheln and Gross-Schenk.

The family

Heads of the family and title progression

Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Lords of Seinsheim
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Barons of Schwarzenberg
Rangkronen-Fig. 18.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Counts of Schwarzenberg
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Princes of Schwarzenberg
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1st Majorat branch).svg
Princes of Schwarzenberg
Primogenutre
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Princes of Schwarzenberg
Secundogeniture
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1st Majorat branch).svg Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Princes of Schwarzenberg
Unified
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Conrad
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Erkinger (VI/I)
(1362–1437)
same as before
Rangkronen-Fig. 18.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1599).svg
Adolf
(1557–1599)
same as before
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of Johann Adolf, Prince of Schwarzenberg.svg
Johann Adolf I
(1641–1670)
same as before
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Joseph II
(1789–1833)
Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Karl I Philipp
(1789–1820)
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Karl VII/I
Adopted by Heinrich
1965 Takeover of the Primogeniture Estate
1979 Headship Primogeniture
1986 Headship Secundogenitiure
(1937–2023)
same as before
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
...
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Michael II
(1437–1469)
Rangkronen-Fig. 18.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1599).svg
Adam I Franz
(1600–1641)
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Ferdinand
(1683–1703)
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Johann Adolf II
(1833–1888)
Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Karl II
(1820–1858)
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Johannes
(1967 -)
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Apollonius d. Ä.
(died 1311)
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Michael III
(1469–1499)
Rangkronen-Fig. 18.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1599).svg
Johann Adolf I
(1641–1670)
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Adam II Franz
(1703–1732)
Duke of Krumlov from 1723
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Adolf Joseph
(1888–1914)
Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Karl III
(1858–1904)
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
...
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Erkinger II
(1499–1510)
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Joseph I Adam
(1732–1782)
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Johann II
(1914–1938)
Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Karl IV
(1904–1913)
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Hildebrand (IV)
(died 1386)
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Wilhelm I
(1510–1526)
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Johann I
(1782–1789)
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Adolph
(1938–1950)
Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Karl V
(1913–1914)
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Michael (I)
Michael (I)
(died 1399)
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Wilhelm II
(1526–1557)
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Joseph III
Titular Head of the Family
(1950–1979)
Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Karl VI
(1914–1986)
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Erkinger (VI/I)
(1362–1437)
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
Adolf
(1557–1599)
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Prinz Heinrich
Acting Head of the Family
Adopted by Adolph
(1950–1965)
Coat of Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Karl VII/I
Adopted by Heinrich
1965 Takeover of the Primogeniture Estate
1979 Headship Primogeniture
1986 Headship Secundogenitiure
(1937–2023)

Lines (including Sulz offspring)

Source: [2]

Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
Coa Illustration Partition Indented.svg
Sulz
Alwig I.
*1071 - †1095
Ducal Hat.svg
Arms of Swabia.svg
Alaholfinger
Erchanger
ca. *860 - † ca. 917
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Seinsheim
Conrad
Son of Erchanger
-
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Seinsheim
Apollonius the Older
† ca. 1243
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Older Stephansberger Line
Ältere Stephansberg'sche Linie
Hildebrand
† 1386
Rangkronen-Fig. 38.svg
CoA Seinsheim Barony.svg
Younger Seinsheim Line
Jüngere Seinsheim'sche Linie
Friedrich
-
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Armoiries de Schwarzenberg 1.svg
Schwarzenberg
Erkinger I.
*1362 - † 1437
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Armoiries de Schwarzenberg 1.svg
Stephansberger Line
Stephansberg'sche Linie
Michael
*1403 - † 1469
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Armoiries de Schwarzenberg 1.svg
Hohenlandsberger Line
Hohenlandsberg'sche Linie
Sigismund
*1430 - † 1502
Rangkronen-Fig. 18.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1599).svg
Dutch Line
Niederländische Linie
Wilhelm
⚔ 1526
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Armoiries de Schwarzenberg 1.svg
Liége Line
Lüttich'sche Linie
Edmund
-
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Armoiries de Schwarzenberg 1.svg
Frisian Line
Frisische Linie
Michael
(*) - † 1489
Rangkronen-Fig. 18.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1566).svg
Franconian Hohenlandsberger Line
Fränkisch Hohenlandsberg'sche Linie
-
-
Rangkronen-Fig. 18.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1566).svg
Bavarian Hohenlandsberger Line
Bayrisch Hohenlandsberg'sche Linie
-
-
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of Johann Adolf, Prince of Schwarzenberg.svg
Princely Line
Fürstliche Linie
Johann Adolf I.
*1615 - †1683
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Armoiries de Schwarzenberg 1.svg
Frisian Line
Frisische Linie
-
-
Rangkronen-Fig. 27.svg
Armoiries de Schwarzenberg 1.svg
Prussian Line
Preussische Linie
Georg
*1842 - † 1918
Rangkronen-Fig. 18.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1566).svg
Older Bavarian Hohenlandsberger Line
Ältere Bayrisch Hohenlandsberg'sche Linie
Christoph I. †1538
-
Georg Ludwig *1586 -†1646
← succession Rangkronen-Fig. 18.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1566).svg
Younger Bavarian Hohenlandsberger Line
Jüngere Bayrisch Hohenlandsberg'sche Linie
Sebastian
†1586
Landgraf crown.svg
Coa Illustration Partition Indented.svg
Sulz
Maria Anna †1698

Ferdinand *1652 - †1703
← succession
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1st Majorat branch).svg
Primogeniture or Hluboká Line
Primogenitur oder Frauenberger Linie
Joseph II.
*1769 - †1833
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Secundogeniture or Orlík Line
Sekundogenitur oder Worliker Linie
Karl I. Philipp
*1771 - †1820
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (ancient).svg
United House
Vereinigtes Haus
Karl
*1937 - †2023

Dynasty

The names hereby presented are those of all the direct successors of the Prince John I of Schwarzenberg (1742–1789). They have been respectively divided into the two branches of Krumlov and Orlik, including the contemporary generations. For the genealogy to be easier to consult, the male successors alone are listed, and they are accompanied with noteworthy information where necessary. In bold the names of the members of the eldest part of the family.

Family tree: secundogeniture

[3]

Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Schwarzenberg Secundogeniture
Orlik Branch
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg Von Hohenfeld Symaningen.svg
Insignia of Knights of the Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece.svg
Karl I Philipp

Maria Anna Hohenfeld
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Friedrich
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg Wratislaw von Mitrowitz-Wappen.png
Insignia of Knights of the Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece.svg
Karl II

Josefina Marie Wratislaw
Edmund
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg Arms of the house of Oettingen-Wallerstein.svg
Insignia of Knights of the Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece.svg
Karl III

Wilhelmine Oettingen-Wallerstein
GabrieleAnna Maria

Ernst Waldstein
Anna Maria

Franz Anton Thun-Hohenstein
Gabriele

Franz Josef Silva-Tarouca
Princely Hat.svg
Wapen Kinsky klein.svg Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg Coa Austria-Hungary Family Grof Hoyos (1827).svg
Insignia of Knights of the Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece.svg
Karl IV

1.Marie Theresia Kinsky
2.Ida Hoyos
Ida

Johann Karl Lazansky - Bukowa
Maria

Ferdinand Trauttmansdorf
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg CoA.Clam-Gallas.jpg
Karl V

Eleonore Clam-Gallas
Eleonore

Johann Friedrich Hartig
Johannes

Kathleen de Spoelberch
Ernst

1. Elisabeth Széchenyi
2. Mathilde Gerber
JosephMaria Wilhelmine
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg Shield of the Principality of Furstenberg.svg
Insignia of Knights of the Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece.svg
Karl VI

Antonie Fürstenberg
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (1st Majorat branch).svg
Heinrich

Eleonore Stolberg-Stolberg
Franz

Amálie Lobkowicz
Erkinger

1. Elisabeth Constantinides
2. Claudia Brandis
Colienne

Maximilian Meran
Anna Maria

Adolf Bucher
Marie Eleonore

Leopold-Bill Bredow
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg
Insignia of Knights of the Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece.svg
Karl

Therese Hardegg
Thomas Prinzhorn Friedrich

Regula Schlegel
Anna Maria

Elmar Haxthausen
Ludmila

1. Carl Hess
2.James Truman Bidwell jr.
Isabela

Louis Harnier
Jan

Regina Hogan
Johannes

Julia
Anna Gabriella

1.Philipp Waechter
2.Adam P. Dixon
Alexander

1.Annabel Dimitriadis
2.Elena Bonanno
Gaia

Loïc van Cutsem
Ida

Baudouin de Troostembergh
Princely Hat.svg
Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg Arms of the House of Riario Sforza.svg
Johannes

1.Diana Orgovanyi-Hanstein
2.Francesca Riario Sforza
Anna Carolina

Peter Morgan
Karl Philipp Prinzhorn

Anna Eltz
MarieFerdinand

Marie Friling
AlexanderLaraNicholasKarl PhilippAnna-GabriellaAnna Elisabetta
Friedrich

Titles

Titles of the members of the family

Styles of
Princes(ses) of Schwarzenberg
Coat of arms of the House of Schwarzenberg (Primary).svg
Reference style His/Her Serene Highness
Spoken styleYour Serene Highness

The title of the head of the princely family is:

The title of the wife of the head of the family would be:

The title of the first born son and heir of the family is:

The title of the wife of the first born son and heir of the family would be:

The title of all other female members of the family is:

The title of all other male members of the family is:

Although the family is entitled to use the von und zu, only the zu is applied. Moreover, all members of the family are allowed to use the title Fürst / Fürstin. However, this is not anymore practiced since the late 19th century and the cognates refer to themselves as Prinz / Prinzessin.

Title progression

Coat of arms

Family coat of arms

The ancestral arms of the Lords of Seinsheim consisted of six vertical stripes in silver and blue. [4] However, the Schwarzenberg family's original coat of arms has four silver and four blue vertical stripes. Moreover, it starts with silver on the heraldic right (mirror-inverted perspective).

The family became Freiherren (Barons) of Schwarzenberg in 1429, and a silver tower on a black hill was added to their coat of arms to represent the city Scheinfeld and Schwarzenberg Castle. [4]

Monument to the recapture of Gyor, Hungary (1598) in memory of 1998; Adolf von Schwarzenberg (l.), Miklos Palffy (r.) Gyor-Schwarzenberg-Palffy.jpg
Monument to the recapture of Győr, Hungary (1598) in memory of 1998; Adolf von Schwarzenberg (l.), Miklós Pálffy (r.)

In 1599, Adolf von Schwarzenberg became an Imperial Count, and was given by the emperor a quarter with a canting arms showing the head of a Turk being pecked by a raven. This was to commemorate Adolf's conquest on 19 March 1598 of the Turkish-held fortress and city Győr. The German name of the Hungarian town is Raab, which means raven. [5] [6] [7]

In 1670, the Schwarzenbergs were raised to princely status. However, only the marriage of Ferdinand, The 2nd Prince of Schwarzenberg (1652–1703) with Marie Anna Countess of Sulz (1653–1698), the daughter of Johann Ludwig II Count of Sulz (1626–1687), led to the augmenting of their coat of arms, with quarters added for the domains of Sulz, Brandis (canting arms: a brand) and the Landgraviate of Klettgau. [5] [8] Due to the absence of a male heir, Count Rudolf requested at the imperial court that the two families should be consolidated. This was granted, which meant for the Schwarzenberg family not only to assume all titles, rights and duties of the Counts of Sulz, but also to inherit all of Rudolf's properties.

The last augmentation of the family coat of arms was granted by the Austrian Emperor Franz II/I, he rewarded Field Marshal Karl I Philipp Prince of Schwarzenberg with the right to bear the three-part arms of the Habsburg family with the addition of an upright standing sword. This unique distinction was granted to commemorate the field marshal's victory in the Battle of the Nations, where he was the Generalissimo of the Sixth Coalition.

The family motto is NIL NISI RECTUM (Nothing but the right thing).

Evolution

Fields

Variations

Flags

Derivative arms

Traces of the Schwarzenberg family's coat of arms can be found in various district and municipal coats of arms, which can be linked to the family.

Germany

Czech Republic

Switzerland

Netherlands

Order of the Golden Fleece

The Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece is a Catholic order of chivalry founded in 1430 in Bruges by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, to celebrate his marriage to Isabella of Portugal.

Coat of Arms of Count Georg Ludwig, first knight of the Schwarzenberg family. Recevil des noms, svrnoms, qvalitez et armoiries (10033370).jpg
Coat of Arms of Count Georg Ludwig, first knight of the Schwarzenberg family.

Throughout the order's history, eighteen members of the Schwarzenberg family were knights of the highest order and distinction of the Habsburg empire. Their first member Georg Ludwig was admitted in 1627, while their youngest knight Joseph I. was admitted with only ten years of age, after the tragic death of his father. Twice were the Schwarzenbergs Doyen, the title of the oldest ranking member of the order: Joseph I. and Johann Adolph II.. A very rare honour was given to Field Marshal Edmund, by making a lesser born, ergo not a chief of a line, knight of the order. Six Schwarzenbergs were knighted by Emperor Franz Joseph.


No.Name
Comment
PortraitBornAge at KnighthoodFleece Knight No.Year of KnighthoodDeath
1Georg Ludwig Georg Ludwig von Schwarzenberg.jpg 15864136516271646
2Johann Adolph I. Jean-Adolphe de Schwarzenberg.jpg 16153542416501683
3Ferdinand Ferdinand Schwarzenberg.jpg 16523654616881703
4Adam Franz Adam Frantisek Schwarzenberg.jpg 16803261817121732
5Joseph I.
Youngest knight in the family;
Doyen
Schwarzenberg, Joseph Adam.jpg 17221068017321782
6Johann I. Jan Nepomuk Schwarzenberg.jpg 17424080317821789
7Joseph II. Schwarzenberg, Joseph II Johann; 1789-1833.jpg 17693986418081824
8Karl I. Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) - Charles Philip, Prince Schwarzenberg (1771-1820) - RCIN 405139 - Royal Collection.jpg 17713887418091820
9Johann Adolph II.
Doyen
Schwarzenberg, Johann Adolf II; 1833-1888.jpg 17993792018361888
10Karl II. Knize Karel II. ze Schwarzenbergu.jpg 18025095218521858
11Edmund
only agnate
Knize Leopold Edmund ze Schwarzenbergu.jpg 18035997718621873
12Karl III. Karl II zu Schwarzenberg Litho.jpg 182457105018811904
13Adolph Joseph Adolf Josef Schwarzenberg.jpg 183257107918891914
14Karl IV. Cesky svet, roc. 10, c. 6. - Karel IV. Schwarzenberg.png 185948114819071913
15Johann II. Jan Nepomuk 08.jpg 186055118019151938
16Joseph III. Josef Schwarzenberg.jpg 190051123919511979
17Karl VI. Karl VI zu Schwarzenberg.jpg 191149126519601986
18Karl VII. Johannes Karel Schwarzenberg (2022) II.jpg 193754130919912023
19Ferdinand Arms of the house of Schwarzenberg (2nd Majorat branch).svg 19893513582024



Order of The Golden Fleece
Charles The Bold
Leopold II.
Karl I.
Maximilian I.
Ferdinand I.
Philip the Good
Philip the Handsome
Karl V.
Philipp II.
Philipp III.
Philipp IV.
Karl II.
Karl VI.
Franz I.
Joseph II.
Franz II./I.
Franz Joseph I.
Otto
Karl
Georg Ludwig
Johann Adolph I.
Ferdinand
Adam Franz
Joseph I.
Johann I.
Joseph II.
Johann Adolph II.
Adolph Joseph
Johann II.
Joseph III.
Karl VII. Johannes
Ferdinand
Karl I.
Karl II.
Edmund
Karl III.
Karl IV.
Karl VI.
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