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Early Origins of the Biedenfeld family

The surname Biedenfeld was first found in Hessen, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. This old Hessian noble family belonged to the society of the Knights of the River Fulda. The family rose to prominence as many branches of the same house acquired estates throughout the surrounding regions.

Early History of the Biedenfeld family

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Biedenfeld Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Biedenfeld, Biedenfeldt, Bidenfeldt, Bidenfeld, Biedenfelt, Biedenfelt, Biedenfelde, Biedenfelder, Biedenfeldter, Bidenfelder, Biedefeld, Biedefelt, Beedenfeld and many more.

Early Notables of the Biedenfeld family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Biedenfeld were

  • the famous historical writer Baron Ferdinand von Biedenfeld, who lived in Baden in the 18th century and became well-known for his literary work on the Holy Orders

Migration of the Biedenfeld family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francis Biedefeld, who came to Philadelphia in 1868.



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