Van Hoensbroeck

Van Hoensbroeck
noble family
Country Netherlands
Germany
Titles marquess, baron
Founded 14th century
Founder Nicolaes Hoen
Ethnicity Dutch, German

Van Hoensbroeck (in German: Hoensbroech) is an aristocratic family with medieval origins in the town of Hoensbroek near Heerlen in Limburg, Netherlands.

History

Nicolaes Hoen is the first known ancestor of the family; he was killed in the Battle of Baesweiler in 1371. During many centuries, the family owned and lived on Hoensbroek Castle, which can still be visited today. They played an important social and political role in the region.

In the Netherlands a comital cadet branch survives. In Germany, the family continues to thrive as Marquess & Marchioness and counts von und zu Hoensbroech.[1]

Killed in action during the Second World War

Nine counts were killed in action (KIA) during the Second World War:

Important members

Literature

  1. Nederland's Adelsboek 85 (1995), p. 186-199 and Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels 112 (1997), p. 163-187..
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