Rupert I of Castell

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Rupert I. Graf und Herr zu Castell († around 1223 ) was the first ruler of the County of Castell from 1190 until his death . From the year 1205 he held the title " comes " (lat. Count).

prehistory

The name "Castell" was first handed down in 816, when a deed of foundation of Count Megingaud from the Mattonen family for a monastery mentions the castle on the slope of the Steigerwald. For about three hundred years the history of the castle and its owners went on without knowledge of the sources. It is unclear who sat here in the subsequent period. Only at the end of the 11th century is another noble man mentioned at the castle.

In the years that followed, the zu Castell family was mentioned more frequently in sources. However, they are only mentioned as witnesses on some diplomas. For 1115 are advocacies tangible in Aischgrund, in 1134 they received the advocacy of the Cistercian monastery Ebrach . The counts were brought in connection with the Bailiwick of Münsterschwarzach for the first time in 1148.

Life

The family from which Count Rupert comes is not recorded in the sources. Several noble free men with the name Rupert have been handed down as lords of Castle Castell since the 11th century. However, the family relationships are unclear. If you count the predecessors of the first Casteller Count, then Rupert has to be called Rupert IV. It was first mentioned in 1190.

The rulership of Ministerial Rupert was composed of very different elements. Partly in his own possession, he also collected some bailiwicks and individual goods that stretched from the Main to the Steigerwald . The bailiwick of the important Münsterschwarzach monastery has been handed down for the year 1200. At the same time Rupert and his family are referred to as " domini terrae " (lat. Landlords).

The year 1205 marks a turning point in the history of the Castell rule. From then on, Rupert Graf zu Castell was called, underlining the sovereignty he had gained over his territory. An attack on Neuchâtel and on some properties in Ehegau is recorded for the year 1220. Rupert failed with this advance against the increasingly powerful bishops of Würzburg . Rupert I. zu Castell died around 1223.

progeny

The marriages of Count Rupert I are not recorded in the sources. The number of children is also unclear, only the heir to the throne Rupert II and a few other sons are mentioned.

  • Ludwig († 1228)
  • Rupert († around 1234)
  • Markward († around 1254)

literature

  • Wilhelm Engel: House u. Reign of Castell in Franconian history . In: Society for Franconian History (ed.): Castell. Contributions to the culture and history of home and dominion. New Year's Sheets XXIV . Würzburg 1952. pp. 1-19.
  • Otto Meyer: The Castell house. State and class rule over the centuries . In: Otto Meyer, Hellmut Kunstmann (ed.): Castell. State rule - castles - status lordship . Castell 1979. pp. 9-53.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Meyer, Otto: The Castell House . P. 12.
  2. ↑ Engel, Wilhelm: Haus u. Reign of Castell . P. 3.
predecessor Office successor
--- Count of Castell
1190–1223 		Rupert II
personal data
SURNAME Castell, Rupert I. to
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Castell, Rupert I. Count and Mr.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German sovereign
DATE OF BIRTH 12th Century
DATE OF DEATH around 1223