Heinrich Droste zu Hülshoff

Heinrich Droste zu Hülshoff (* around 1640 ; † 1721 ) came from the Münsterland noble family of Droste zu Hülshoff . With his violent disputes over the paternal inheritance, he brought the family into financial distress.

Life

Origin and family

Heinrich von Droste zu Hülshoff grew up as the son of Heinrich II. Von Droste-Hülshoff (1597–1666) and his wife Clara Anna von Neheim zu Niederwerries together with his eleven siblings in the originally noble hereditary family Droste zu Hülshoff . He belonged to the 15th generation of his family. His brother Bernhard was the master of Hülshoff Castle and a universal heir .

Act

With the receipt of the tonsure on September 24, 1661 Heinrich was prepared for a spiritual life. However, he took up a military career, became a soldier and married Maria Henrica von Bischopinck zu Telgte, daughter of the married couple Johann and Catharina von Bischopinck zu Getter. Because of unclear formulations in his parents' wills, Heinrich got into a conflict with his siblings. Bernhard was a universal heir and was obliged by will to provide maintenance to all siblings and their families on Hülshoff. This has been fully exploited. On November 10, 1676, the dispute escalated when Bernhard asked his siblings to either pay the costs of their stay or to leave Hülshoff. This behavior made Heinrich - not averse to the drink - so enraged that he tried to kill his brother Bernhard with pistol shots, which is why he was nicknamed "death thug". Heinrich and his brother Heidenreich were banned from the house by their brother . By court order, Bernhard was obliged to pay his brothers 2,000 thalers each and his sisters 1,500 thalers each . In addition, Bernhard's successor was obliged to make payments to their heirs. These circumstances brought Bernhard into financial difficulties. However, he managed to master the crisis through skillful management. The disputes ended; the siblings made up again. Heinrich outlived his siblings and bequeathed his fortune to Bernhard's son Heinirch Johann . He made a legacy for the poor. A replica of a crucifixion group donated by him stands today in the cemetery in Roxel .

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• Johann Holsenbürger: The gentlemen v. Eckenbrock (v. Droste-Hülshoff) and its possessions 1507–1798 digitized