The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Bethen. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known as Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of West Prussia, which was nestled between Brandenburg and East Prussia on the Vistula River, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Bethen family. West Prussia, is famous for its ancient cities, such as Danzig, which is renowned for its culture and fine displays ofRenaissance art and architecture.
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Early Origins of the Bethen family
The surname Bethen was first found in West Prussia and Pomerelia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as that of one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.
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Early History of the Bethen family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bethen research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1458, 1466 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Bethen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Bethen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bethe, Bethes, Betthe, Bathe, Bathes, Batthe, Beathe, Beatthe, Beth, Bethin and many more.
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Early Notables of the Bethen family
Notable figures of the period with the name Bethen were Caspar Nostiz von Bethe, who served as Captain of the Teutonic Order of Knights at Conitz in the 15th century... Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bethen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Bethen family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: August Beth, who came to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1877.
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