Syrgenstein (noble family)

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Coat of arms of Sirgen von Sirgenstein in the Siebmacher coat of arms book from 1605

The Syrgenstein (also Sirgen von Sirgenstein, Sürgenstein, Syrgen, Sürgen) were a noble family from Swabia in the Freiherrnstand. They built Syrgenstein Castle near Wangen. The Altenberg Castle near Dillingen on the Danube , at the feet of which lies the Syrgenstein community, named after the family , was also part of their property . In addition, they were hereditary marshals of the Constance monastery and for a certain period also owned Achberg Castle and the rule of Amtzell. One of their best-known representatives, Engelbert von Syrgenstein , was Prince Abbot of Kempten from 1747 to 1760.

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  • Ravensburger certificate, 1636
  • Johann Gotthard von und zu Syrgenstein: Description of the ancient noble nummehro Freyherrlichen Familiae von Syrgenstein, origin, coat of arms, growth, and reputation, ex Familiae Documentis, Historicis, Relationibus, and Monumentis moved out.