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Early Origins of the Von habsburg family

The surname Von habsburg was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They held the crown of the Holy Roman Empire from 1440 to 1918. They branched into many royal houses, becoming the crown heads of Austria, Spain Hungary, Bohemia, areas of France, Holland, the Netherlands, and others, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Von habsburg family

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Von habsburg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Habsburg, Hapsburg, Habspurg, Habsperg, Hapspurg and many more.

Early Notables of the Von habsburg family

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Migration of the Von habsburg family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..


Contemporary Notables of the name Von habsburg (post 1700) +

  • Géza von Habsburg Ph.D., direct descendant of Emperor Franz-Joseph of Austria, he is also a grandson of the last King of Saxony
  • Karl von Habsburg, Generaldirektor of the UNPO (United Nations and Peoples organization)
  • Otto von Habsburg (b. 1912), claimant to the thrones of Austria, Hungary, Bohemia etc. until he renounced his claims in 1961


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