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The House of Radziwiłł (Polish pronunciation: [raˈd͡ʑiviww]; Lithuanian: Radvila; Belarusian: Радзівіл, romanized: Radzivił; German: Radziwill) is a Polish princely family of Lithuanian origin, and one of the most powerful magnate families originating from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and later also prominent in the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland. [1]
The coats of arms of the House of Habsburg were the heraldic emblems of their members and their territories, such as Austria-Hungary and the Austrian Empire.Historian Michel Pastoureau says that the original purpose of heraldic emblems and seals was to facilitate the exercise of power and the identification of the ruler, due to what they offered for achieving these aims.
In 1918, the "Art Historical Collections of the Most High Imperial House" became the property of the Republic of Austria. In 1922, the imperial carriage collection, tack room (Monturdepot), and the significant remainder of the fire arms collection, which had remained in the imperial stables in 1889, were added to the Waffensammlung. The ...
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The Capetian House of Dreux was descended separately in the female line through the Carolingians. [Fe 3] [Ni 3] Coat of arms of the Counts of Foix Coat of arms of the Counts of Barcelona. Group of Vermandois heraldic shields worn in the 13th century by families related to Hugh I de Vermandois (1057-1101).
The House of Rosenberg (Czech: Rožmberkové, sg. z Rožmberka ) was a prominent Bohemian noble family that played an important role in Czech medieval history from the 13th century until 1611. Members of this family held posts at the Prague royal (and later imperial) court, and were viewed as very powerful lords of the Kingdom of Bohemia .
WASHINGTON — A subpoena recently issued to the House sergeant at arms pertains to a Democratic lawmaker and his or her use of federal funds for a security vendor, two sources familiar with the ...