by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 2, 2024 | Aristocracy, Germany, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The story of the monarchs and royals of the Germanic regions of Europe dates back over a thousand years. Throughout the centuries, a diverse range of dynasties and sovereigns have ruled over the vast territories that were known as East Francia, Prussia, the Kingdom of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 14, 2023 | Aristocracy, Germany, Noble Titles, Princess, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Some of the most well-known or noteworthy princesses of Europe have left their mark on the history books due to their unique personal stories. Others have become famous because of their place within legendary royal dynasties and their regal or imperial heritage. Yet...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 6, 2023 | Aristocracy, Baron, Earls, Germany, Knight, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The German nobility, like that of many of Germany’s European neighbours, developed into a system of aristocratic hierarchy during the centuries of the Middle Ages. As a result, the people of Germany and the wider world can enjoy a rich legacy of noble...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 29, 2023 | Aristocracy, Germany, Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The knights of old have long been evocative figures of history. The chivalrous heroes on horseback that populate the most cherished myths and legends have become a much-loved stereotype, both for the people of medieval times, when the orders of knights first emerged,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 22, 2023 | Aristocracy, Germany, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
As the nations of Europe evolved during the Middle Ages, a variety of names and definitions of the new territories and borders came into effect. Terms like Holy Roman Empire, Prince-electorate, Kingdom and Sovereign Duchy were used to delineate the various...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 9, 2023 | Baron, Germany, Marquis, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The ranks and hierarchy of noble titles are the results of many centuries of change and evolution within this intriguing social structure. For over a thousand years, the elite social strata known as the aristocracy has formed itself into a formal system of noble...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 6, 2022 | Germany, Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
Germany has long been regarded as one of the great territories of Europe, with a rich and complex history dating back to the earliest times of the Holy Roman Empire in the Middle Ages. As part of the numerous sovereign countries, empires and monarchies of Europe...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 23, 2021 | Germany, Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
At the mention of knights, it’s common to conjure up images of medieval heroes on horseback, clad in shining armour, riding in to rescue fair maidens or bravely battle to save the day. Many of these imaginary characters are inspired by Arthurian legends...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 17, 2021 | Germany, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The mighty Germanic Empires have evolved dramatically over the centuries, from their origins in the Middle Ages to the modern-day nation as we know it. One social class that was both instrumental in many of those changes, and at the forefront of their dramatic...
