Raitz from Frentz

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Family coat of arms of the Raitz von Frentz

Raitz von Frentz is the name of a baronial family that belongs to the German nobility . The Raitz von Frentz can be distinguished from the "von Frenz " dynasty family from the House of Limburg, which died out in the 14th century .

history

The Raitz von Frentz are among the oldest aldermen and knight families in the imperial city of Cologne . The Raitz ( Razo ) are first mentioned in a document in 948 with a witness from Bishop Wichfrid of Cologne. The secure trunk line begins with a ministerial from the Abbey of St. Pantaleon in Cologne, 1106–1154. In the Middle Ages, the family provided numerous mayors of the free imperial city of Cologne and members of their inner council, the so-called Richerzeche .

Rutger Raitz (II.) Was a knight and aldermen of the free imperial city of Cologne. In 1321 he was a member of the inner council and the Richerzeche. In 1320 he was envoy of the free imperial city of Cologne to the court of Pope John XXII in Avignon. He bought the later Raitzenhof in Drankgasse (curia Razonis). In his second marriage he married Ida von Heppendorf, daughter of Gerhard III von Heppendorf, nobleman of Cologne, and the Kunigunde von Alpen. Rutger Raitz (II) was related by marriage to a large number of the Rhenish and Westphalian dynasts. After the death of Rutger (II.) Ida married Count Ruprecht III in 1330 . from Virneburg . Her son of the same name, Rutger Raitz (III.), Acquired the Burg und Herrlichkeit Frentz (today: Frens Castle ) near Quadrath-Ichendorf from his stepfather, Count Ruprecht III. from Virneburg. It used to be owned by a noble family von Frenz , which had emerged from the tribe of the dukes of Jülich . From this possession, the gender took the name component "von Fren (t) z". The Frentz reign was initially an allod , i. H. free and not dependent on a liege lord , and lay between the Electorate of Cologne and the Duchy of Jülich-Cleve-Berg. At the beginning of the 15th century, the Frentz reign became a feudal dependency, part of the reign became a feudal dependence on the Elector of Cologne and another part became a feudal dependence on the Duke of Jülich-Cleve-Berg.

Members of the family belonged to the Rhenish knighthood . Belonging to the imperial knighthood was derived from the possession of several imperial directors. Since 1620 they have been with the Erbkämmeramt of the Archbishopric of Cologne invested .

In 1635 the line "Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich und Stolberg ", which died out in the male line in 1746, was raised to the status of imperial baron. The rule of Kendenich came into the possession of the Raitz von Frentz at the beginning of the 16th century through the marriage of Robert Raitz von Frentz with Agnes von Orsbeck zu Kendenich. The castle and rule of Stolberg came into the possession of the Raitz through the marriage on September 28, 1648 of Ferdinand Baron Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich with Odilia Maria Freiin von Efferen zu Stolberg, daughter of Baron Adolf von Efferen and Gertrud, née von Metternich by Frentz.

In 1512 Winand Raitz von Frentz married Maria von und zu Schlenderhan, whose family died out in the male line, and founded the line "Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan", which is still flourishing today. Through this marriage, the Schlenderhan rule came into the possession of the family. Since then this line has carried the combined coat of arms of the "Raitz von Frentz" and the "von und zu Schlenderhan". The elevation of this line to the imperial baron status as "Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan and Kleinenbruch" took place on July 15, 1650.

On October 25, 1652, the line "Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan" was enfeoffed by Cologne Elector Maximilian Heinrich with Odenkirchen and the associated office of hereditary castle count of the Archbishopric of Cologne.

On June 11, 1672, the family received the incolat in Bohemia . Associated with this was the ability to acquire land-related goods, the right to participate in the state parliaments and to apply for offices reserved for members of the state estates.

The baron status was recognized on June 15, 1826 for Adolf Freiherrn Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan and his cousin Emmerich Joseph Freiherr Raitz von Frentz zu Kellenberg as well as for their siblings by the Prussian government.

coat of arms

The coat of arms of the Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan

The family coat of arms shows a continuous golden cross on a black background. The crest of the coat of arms consists of the neck and head of a black bull with golden horns. The helmet covers are black and gold. The oldest surviving seal with the cross of arms dates from January 20, 1289 of "Theodericus dictus Raitze miles, civis Colon" and his sons.

The coat of arms of the Raitz von Frentz was increased on the occasion of the elevation of two lines to the imperial baron class.

On the occasion of the elevation of the Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich and Stolberg line to the status of imperial barons, the coat of arms of this line was confirmed as follows in 1635: Square: Fields 1 and 4: A continuous golden cross on a black background. Field 2 and 3: In silver, two red rafters .

The coat of arms of the Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan line was confirmed as follows on the occasion of their elevation to the imperial baron status in 1650: Square: Fields 1 and 4: A continuous golden cross on a black background. Field 2 and 3: A black bar in silver, covered with 3 golden blackbirds. Heart shield : red-blue divided, above a silver, gold-crowned lion. The heart shield was added on the occasion of the award of the imperial baron title.

Possessions (currently owned by family)

Dominions and possessions (formerly owned by the family)

Frens Castle (Frentz)
Schlenderhan Castle
Stolberg Castle
Kendenich Castle

Well-known namesake

  • Henricus Raitz - "Henricus de foro", mayor of the free imperial city of Cologne (1182), lay judge of the Cologne high court.
  • Theodericus Raitz, knight, mayor of the free imperial city of Cologne (1271–1272), aldermen, dominus, civis Coloniensis.
  • Rutger I. Raitz († 1330), knight, mayor of the free imperial city of Cologne (1305–1306), aldermen, member of the inner council of the free imperial city of Cologne, envoy of the free imperial city of Cologne at the court of Pope Johannes XXII. to Avignon. He fought in the Battle of Worringen (1288).
  • Johann I. Raitz , knight, he fought in the battle of Worringen (1288).
  • Tilman (Dietrich IV.) Raitz , knight, he fought in the battle of Worringen (1288).
  • Rutger II. Raitz, knight and aldermen; 1321 member of the inner council; 1320 envoy of the free imperial city of Cologne at the court of Pope John XXII in Avignon; bought the later Reizerhof in Drankgasse (curia Razonis) in 1299; July 14, 1325 bailiff of the Richerzeche of the free imperial city of Cologne.
  • Rutger III. Raitz von Frentz († 1369), knight, mayor of the free imperial city of Cologne (1341-1342); famous war hero under King Philip of Valois , Count Wilhelm III. of Holland, Duke of Brabant, King John of France and King Charles V of France. He took part in a total of 35 so-called " Prussian trips" (32 winter and 3 summer trips). No other knight took part in more trips to Prussia. His heroic deeds are described in the work of Gelre.
  • Rutger (V.) Raitz von Frentz, Knight of the Order of St. Hubert ; this order was founded on the occasion of the victory in the battle of Linnich (a. d. Roer) on November 3, 1444. In the battle of Linnich, Duke Gerhard von Jülich and Berg won against Arnold von Egmond, who seized the Duchy of Geldern. Rutger (V.) Raitz von Frentz was among the heroes whom the Duke rewarded after the battle with the Knightly Order of St. Hubert, donated by him in memory of that day, on whose feast day the battle took place.
  • Johann Raitz von Frentz , Provost of the Cathedral in Liège and Canon in Münster and Speyer.
  • Johann Raitz von Frentz, Commander of the Coming Ramersdorf of the German Order (1610–1612)
  • Johann Ebertin Raitz von Frentz (before 1600−1638), Canon in Münster, Speyer and Liège
  • Johann Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan (before 1600–1640), Chancellor of the last Duke Johann Wilhelm von Jülich-Kleve-Berg , since 1613 the Duke of Jülich-Berg , Provost of Liège, Canon of Münster and Speyer, Princely Palatinate Neuburg Privy Council.
  • Arnold Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan, steward of the last Duke Johann Wilhelm von Jülich-Kleve-Berg.
  • Johann Dietrich Raitz von Frentz (1600–1675), canon in Münster and Speyer
  • Adolf Sigismund Baron Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich (Baron since April 4, 1635), House Marshal of the Electorate of Cologne; Landhofmeister of the Electorate of Cologne (1640–1651), bailiff of Hülchrath, since 1620 enfeoffed with the office of treasurer of the archbishopric of Cologne. (cf. on this, in particular on the office of court master: * Lutz Jansen: "Frens Castle - Contributions to the cultural history of an aristocratic seat on the Erft", Association for History and Local History Quadrath-Ichendorf eV, Bergheim 2008, page 107 mwN; Landschaftsverband Rheinland - LVR -Archive advice and training center: The documents of the archives of Frens Castle - Regesten, Volume II: 1566–1649, inventories of non-state archives 51 - 2011, pages 349 ff. With further references)
  • Ferdinand Baron Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich, hereditary treasurer, secret council and since 1647 also chief stable master of the Archbishopric of Cologne.
  • Maria Adriana Raitz von Frentz, princess of the free imperial abbey of Burtscheid (1614–1616).
  • Anna Raitz von Frentz, abbess of the free imperial abbey of Burtscheid (1616–1639).
  • Henriette (Henrica) Reichsfreiin Raitz von Frentz, princess abbess of the free imperial abbey of Burtscheid (1639–1674).
  • Johanna Reichsfreiin Raitz von Frentz, abbess of the free imperial abbey of Burtscheid (1675–1676).
  • Winand Hieronymus Baron Raitz von Frentz von und zu Schlenderhan (* 1613), (Baron since 1650), Hereditary Burgrave of the Archbishopric of Cologne (since 1652), Burgrave of Odenkirchen (since 1652), Lord of Schlenderhan, Kellenberg, Hattenheim , Kleinenbroich, Randerath, etc. .
  • Edmund Hermann Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich (* after 1690 ; † 1721 ) was canon in Münster , Trier, Hildesheim and Worms and canon in Basel. He was born as the son of Franz Carl Freiherr Raitz von Frentz zu Kendenich (Electoral Cologne Privy Council) and his wife Helena Isabella von Brabeck . In 1707 he was awarded by papal commission a Dompräbende in Munster . He was a sub-deacon here . Participation in the chapter meetings in Münster is not documented. Edmund Hermann was also canon in Trier , Hildesheim and Worms and canon in Basel.

See also

literature

  • Goth. Frhrl. Tschb. 1848, 1904 (trunk series), 1906 (correction to this), 1932 (+ line Kellenberg) fg., GhdA, Frhrl. Houses A, Vol. II (1956).
  • Franz von Nagel: Historical-genealogical news about the baronial family Raitz von Frentz zu Schlenderhan . Aachen 1857.
  • Otto Hupp : Munich Calendar 1914 . Book and Art Print AG, Munich and Regensburg 1914.
  • Ernst von Oidtman: Older stem series and older seals of the Raitz von Frentz family . Bonn 1921.
  • Emmerich Leopold Freiherr Raitz von Frentz: line of tribe, position and coat of arms of a thousand-year-old imperial knight family of the former free imperial city of Cologne . In: Communications of the West German Society for Family Studies . Volume 5. Cologne 1927, columns 145-188.
  • Manfred Groten:  Raitz von Frentz. In: New German Biography (NDB). Volume 21, Duncker & Humblot, Berlin 2003, ISBN 3-428-11202-4 , p. 124 f. ( Digitized version ).
  • Andreas Burtscheidt: Edmund Freiherr Raitz von Frentz - Rome correspondent for the German-speaking Catholic press 1924–1964. Schöningh, 2008, ISBN 3-506-76472-1 . This book contains, among other things, a longer account of the history of the Raitz von Frentz family.
  • Raitz von Frentz, Maximilian Franz Joseph: Pedigree and pedigree of the members of the imperial family Raitz von Frentz who lived on July 15, 1900, Strasbourg 1900
  • Lutz Jansen: "Frens Castle - Contributions to the cultural history of an aristocratic seat on the Erft", Association for History and Local History Quadrath-Ichendorf eV, Bergheim 2008
  • Lutz Jansen: "Schlenderhan - history and art history of a Rhenish aristocratic seat, Association for History and Local History Quadrath-Ichendorf eV, Bergheim 1996
  • Ferdinand Raitz von Frentz-Schlenderhan: Historical-genealogical news about the imperial baron family Raitz von Frentz zu Schlenderhan. Hensen, Aachen 1857 ( digitized version )
  • Landschaftsverband Rheinland - LVR archive advice and training center: The documents of the archives of Schloß Frens - Regesten, Volume I: 1316–1565, Inventories of non-state archives 50 - 2009, Volume II: 1566–1649, Inventrate of non-state archives 51 - 2011, Volume III : 1650–1797, Non-Governmental Archives Inventories 52–2012

Web links

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