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Early Origins of the Callenburg family

The surname Callenburg was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Callenburg family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Callenburg research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1642, 1651, 1671 and 1722 are included under the topic Early Callenburg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Callenburg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Callenberg, Callenberge, Callenbergge, Callenburg, Callenbergs, Callennberg, Calleenberg, Callenbergges, Callenburgg, van Callenberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Callenburg family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

  • Gerard Callenburgh (1642-1722), a Dutch admiral, Commander of the Eendragt, the flagship of De Ruyter in the Mediterranean, eponym of the Gerard Callenburgh class of destroyers used in World War II

Migration of the Callenburg family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.



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