Zenger (noble family)

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coat of arms of the Zenger, approx. 1450, Scheibler's book of arms

The Zenger (also: Szenger , Czenger , Tschenger , Tzenger ) were a widespread Bavarian aristocratic family from the 12th to 17th centuries with extensive possessions in the Upper Palatinate and Lower Bavaria.

Zenger headquarters

There are different opinions about the headquarters of the Zenger. If one assumes for Zangenstein Castle that Zangenstein Castle , built in the 14th century by Otto Zenger, had a forerunner castle for which Otto von Zangenstein was mentioned in 1099, this can be considered as the original ancestral seat.

The fortress Nabburg already existed in the 11th century. It could be used as an ancestral home for the Zengers.

Fronhof Castle , which was mentioned in the oldest Leuchtenberg fief book written towards the end of the 14th century, assumes a different opinion as the ancestral seat of the Zenger. In 1308 Heinrich V. (93) Zenger, 1356, 1360 and 1363 Friedrich (97) Zenger, 1359 and 1396 Jordan IV (104) Zenger, 1377 and 1378 Andre Zenger and 1383 and 1388 Allt Zenger sat on Fronhof.

coat of arms

Blacksmiths' tongs are characteristic of the Zenger coats of arms. The coat of arms is divided into two parts. In the upper field the pliers, the lower field golden. The shield is adorned with one or two crowned helmets, eagle wings with pincers and sometimes with a male with a tongue out. The blacksmith's tongs appear partly in the coats of arms of the former possessions and castles of the Zenger. The coat of arms of the Zenger is also on the Isartor in Munich . All the coats of arms of the knights who fought on the side of Ludwig of Bavaria in the Battle of Ampfing in 1322 were attached to the Isartor .

  • Coat of arms of Thanstein

  • Zangenstein coat of arms

  • Altenthann coat of arms

  • Coat of arms of Altenschwand (Bodenwoehr)

  • Coat of arms of the Zenger at the Isartor in Munich

history

The history of the Zenger family is closely intertwined with the history of many localities in Upper Palatinate from the 12th to the 16th century. Starting with Conrad I (1) around 1271, the family flourished quickly and had over 80 family members in the 14th century, and around 70 in the 15th century, then declined fairly quickly in the 16th century and died out at the beginning of the 17th century. Century. Many members of the Zenger sex were characterized by great drive, courage, willingness to take risks and the constant energetic endeavor to increase their property. Some Zengers successfully participated in battles and were honored for this by the rulers.

Some Zengers became

  • Burgmannen : Otto I. (3), Heinrich I. (6)
  • Ritter : Marquart (12), Wolfhart III. zu Nabburg (16), Friedrich zu Trausnitz , Beilstein and Siegenstein (25), Wolfhart V. (27), Hartlieb zu Nabburg (57), Jordan II. zu Rottenstatt (89), Otto V. (118), Heinrich zu Schwarzenek (119), Hans the golden knight zu Ekmühl, Thannstein and Lichtenwald (139), Heinrich zu Schwarzenek and Regenstauf (125), Hans zu Schwarzenek and Zangenstein (132), Parzival zum Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (170), Wolfgang zum Lichtenwald (169 ), Urban, Ritter zu Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (177).

Many zengers attained high offices and became

  • Nurse : Wolfhart I. (4), Ortlieb II. (8), Berthold (17), Wilhelm I. zu Steinberg and zum Haken (18), Wolfhart VI. zu Trausnitz and Zangenfels (30), Hans zum Schwarzenberg and zu Hegling (41), Christoph zum Schwarzenberg (42), Sigmund (52), Parzival zu Schwarzenek (109), Erhard I. zum Lichtenwald and zu Altenthann (144), Jobst II. Zum Thannstein (146), Georg zum Thannstein (147), Jobst III. zum Thannstein (151), Georg zum Schneeberg and zum Thannstein (162), Wolfgang zum Lichtenwald (169), Michael zum Lichtenwald (174), Parzival zum Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (191)
  • Dienstmann : Rüger (15)
  • Judges : Heinrich II. (13), Ulrich (9), Friedrich zu Trausnitz , Beilstein and Siegenstein (25), Heinrich III. zu Veldorf (58), Parzival zu Schwarzenek (109), Heinrich VIII. (105) to the Rotenstatt and zu Forchtenberg, Georg to the Schneeberg and to the Thannstein (162), Hans (175), Urban, Ritter zu Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (177 ), Otto zum Thannstein (156)
  • Councilor : Tristram (53), Georg zu Regenstauf (131), Erhard I. zum Lichtenwald and Altenthann (144), Parzival zum Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (191), Sebastian (189)
  • Burgrave : Otto II of Niedermurach (72)
  • Vizedom : Henry V to Fronhof and Schwarzeneck (93), Hans for Thanstein and Trüftelfing (164) Wiguleus to light woods and Adelmann stone (179)
  • Court Marshal : Berthold (17), Urban, Ritter zu Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (177)
  • Hofmeister : Otto VI. to Kefring (138).

Members of the Zenger always seemed to be there when nobles of the 12th and 13th centuries had to sell their property or give it as a pledge because of their debts. In this way they quickly expanded their possessions and their sphere of influence to include extensive estates and many castles in the Upper Palatinate and adjacent areas in Lower and Upper Bavaria and Franconia . Some Zengers (Wolfhart VI. Zu Trausnitz and Zangenfels (30), Parzival zu Schwarzenek (109), Hans the golden knight) were active in order to cover the debts resulting from the constant acquisitions of castles and lands and out of the joy of fighting and robbery zu Ekmühl, Thannstein and Lichtenwald (139)) as robber barons, without shying away from the resulting conflict with the rulers.

Some zengians chose and became

  • Pastor : Wolfhart IV. (24), Hans (100)
  • Canon : Erhard (28), Wolf (49), Erhard III. (171), Heimeran zu Hettenbach (179), Hans zum Thannstein (154), Rupprecht (194), Wiguleus zu Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (179), Georg (184)
  • Nuns : Anna (45), Elisabeth (121), Margarethe (o)
  • Canons : Beatrix (29), Barbara (116), Barbara (152)
  • Abbesses : Beatrix (178), Benigna (180)
  • Prioresses : Margareth (56).

In the 16th century in particular, the male Zenger became increasingly concerned with the clergy, which accelerated the extinction of the sex. The Zengers were related to many other important noble families through marriage.

Zenger family tree

The family tree of the Zenger family recorded here and the numbering in brackets used in the article are based on the family tree in Johann Ferdinand Huschberg , The noble family of Zenger, ed. v. F. Hüttner, in: VHVNdb 37, 1901, pp. 1-88. The Zenger, not numbered by Huschberg, are marked with lower case letters in brackets.

Earliest mention of the Zenger (948 to 1238)

The following earliest mentions of the Zengers are uncertain. In 948 a woman Wolfhild Zenger (a) was mentioned who accompanied her husband Jacob von Sandizell to the tournament in Costnitz or Constanz. In 1099 an Otto von Zangenstein (b) was reported to have donated an eternal lamp in the church in Kätzelsdorf . According to written evidence, however, Zangenstein Castle was not founded until the 14th century. Haimeran (c) and Wolfgang Zenger (d) were mentioned for 1230 and Conrad (v) and Otto (w) Zenger for 1238.

Origin of the Zenger

Conrad I. is considered to be the progenitor of the Zenger family. He is the first Zenger who is reliably documented. The sons of Conrad I, Ortlieb I, Wolfhart I and Heinrich I each founded a line. The Ortlieb line died out in the 14th century, the Wolfhart line in the 16th century and the Heinrich line in the 17th century.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Conrad I. (1)
(around 1271)
 
 
 
 Tuta from Schönstein
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ortlieb I. (2)
(around 1282)
 
 Otto I. (3)
(mentioned 1271, 1272, 1282, † before 1288)
Burgmann at Murach Castle
under Duke Ludwig the Strict
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Wolfhart I. (4)
(around 1282)
caretaker at Sternstein
 
 Adelheid (5)
(before 1299)
 
 Heinrich Geiganter
(before 1299)
 
 
 Heinrich I. (6)
(mentioned 1271, 1272)
Burgmann at Murach Castle
under Duke Ludwig the Strict
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ortlieb I. Zenger line
 
 Mechthilde (7)
(before 1288)
 
 Albrecht von Plankenfels
 
 
 Wolfhart I. Zenger line
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Line Heinrich I. Zenger
 

Ortlieb I. Zenger line

Ortlieb I. founded a line in the Zenger dynasty that died out in the 14th century.

 
 
 
 
 Ortlieb I. (2)
(around 1282)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ortlieb II. (8)
1315 to 1326
caretaker at Nabburg
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ulrich (9)
(around 1368) district
judge of Riedenburg
 
 
 
 
 
 Friedrich (10)
(around 1364)

Wolfhart I. Zenger line

Wolfhart I founded a line in the Zenger family that died out in the 16th century.

 
 
 
 
 Wolfhart I. (4)
(around 1282)
caretaker at Sternstein
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dietrich (11) zu Schwarzach
(mentioned in 1304 and 1311)
 
 Marquart (12)
(around 1314)
knight
 
 Petrissa
(around 1335)
 
 Heinrich II. (13) zu Altendorf
1320 judge at Amberg
1333 nurse at Velburg
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Anna
(around 1335)
 
 
 
 Descendants of Henry II Zenger

Heinrich II. Zenger and his descendants

Heinrich II. (13) zu Altendorf was judge at Amberg in 1320 and nurse at Velburg in 1333 . His children were:

  • Hans (14) lived around 1322. He was married to Anna von Fronhofen.
  • Rüger (15) was mentioned in writing in 1338 and 1356. He was a servant of the city of Regensburg .
  • Wolfhart III. zu Nabburg (16) (see next chapter)
First generation (14), (16) and their children (1322 to 1383)

Hans (14) lived around 1322. He was married to Anna von Fronhofen. His children were:

  • Berthold (17) was nurse to Möring in 1371 and court marshal of Ingolstadt in 1379 . He died before 1383. His wife was Anna von Haibek.

Wolfhart III. zu Nabburg (16) was mentioned in writing in 1347, 1348, 1350 and 1352. He was Knight and Ludwig IV. An imperial - mark brandenburg ischer chef . His first wife was Margaretha von Ramsberg, mentioned in writing in 1320. His second wife was Anna von Ramsberg, mentioned in writing in 1340. His children were:

  • Engelhard zu Nabburg (23) was mentioned in writing in 1350, 1355 and 1388. His wife was Petrissa Auer von Premberg .
  • Margarethe (f) was mentioned in writing in 1360 and 1374. She was married to Albrecht von Nothaft .
  • Wolfhart IV. (24) was pastor in Nabburg in 1351 and 1355.
  • Conrad (22) lived around 1355.
  • Friedrich zu Trausnitz , Beilstein and Siegenstein (25) was a knight, in 1371 a judge in Kötzting , in 1372 a nurse in Beilstein. He died in 1393. His wife was one of Kemnath's.
Second generation (17), (23), (25) and their children (1350 to 1470)

Berthold (17) was nurse to Möring in 1371 and court marshal of Ingolstadt in 1379 . He died before 1383. His wife was Anna von Haibek. His children were:

  • Wilhelm I. zu Steinberg and zum Haken (18) was mentioned in writing in 1388. In 1410 he was a keeper at Cham . He was married to Margareth von Hornbek.
  • Caspar zu Hollenbrunn (19) lived around 1427.
  • One daughter (g) was married to knight Georg von Hornbek in 1390.

Engelhard zu Nabburg (23) was mentioned in writing in 1350, 1355 and 1388. His wife was Petrissa Auer von Premberg . His children were:

  • Leo (26) lived around 1393.
  • Wolfhart V. (27) zu dem Gänsberg was a knight and was mentioned in writing in 1365, 1389, 1390 and 1393.
  • Beatrix (29) was a canon at Obermünster.
  • Erhard (28) was canon of Regensburg in 1371.

Friedrich zu Trausnitz , Beilstein and Siegenstein (25) was a knight, in 1371 a judge in Kötzting , in 1372 a nurse in Beilstein. He died in 1393. His wife was one of Kemnath's. His children were:

  • Wolfhart VI. zu Trausnitz and Zangenfels (30) was mentioned in writing in 1376, 1392, 1395, 1411. In 1395 he was a nurse to Schwarzenburg. He died before 1411. His first wife was Agnes von Froemelsberg. She died before 1380. His second wife was Dorothea Hofer zum Lobenstein .
  • Fritz (34)
  • Hans zu Mantel, Murach , Trausnitz, Zangenfels (31) was attested in writing for the years 1389 to 1393, 1402, 1416. In 1402 and 1416 he was a nurse at Nabburg and was buried in Schönthal Abbey.
  • Andreas zum Siegenstein (32) died in 1390.
  • Elisabeth (35) was married to Jacob von Muggenthal.
  • Paul zum Neuhaus (33) was mentioned in writing in 1446 and 1470. In 1470 he was the keeper of the Hilpoltstein.
Third generation (18), (30) and their children (1376 to 1488)

Wilhelm I. zu Steinberg and zum Haken (18) was mentioned in writing in 1388. In 1410 he was a keeper at Cham . He was married to Margareth von Hornbek. His children were:

  • Wilhelm II. (20) lived around 1441.
  • Andreas zum Haken and zu Wildenforst (21) died in 1452. His wife, one of Eschelbek zu Adldorf, was mentioned in writing in 1416.
  • Elsbeth (h), married to Tobias von Waldau
  • one daughter (i), married to Hans von Closen zu Arnstorf

Wolfhart VI. zu Trausnitz and Zangenfels (30) was mentioned in writing in 1376, 1392, 1395, 1411. In 1395 he was a nurse to Schwarzenburg. He died before 1411. His first wife was Agnes von Froemelsberg. She died before 1380. His second wife was Dorothea Hofer zum Lobenstein . His children were:

  • Barbara (36) lived around 1397. She was married to Hans von Wildenstein zu Wildenfels.
  • Agnes (37) lived around 1406. She was married to Mathäus von Altenburg.
  • Friedrich zum Schwarzenberg and zu Trausnitz (39) was mentioned in writing for the years 1411, 1418, 1422, 1436, 1440 to 1447, 1452. He was nurse at Nabburg from 1440 to 1447 and nurse at Parkstein in 1452. His first wife was Juliane von Waldau in 1418, his second wife in 1422 Margareth von Pflug, and his third wife in 1440 Anna von Parsberg.
  • Götz (40) died before 1411.
  • Hans zum Schwarzenberg and zu Hegling (41) was mentioned in writing for the years 1411, 1434, 1448, 1452, 1456, 1488. In 1452 he was nurse to Erding, in 1456 nurse to Bernstein and was still alive in 1488. He was married to Mrs. Caecilie Egkher von Egkh.
  • Kunigunde (38) was married to Heinrich von Preysing zu Kopfsburg in 1435.
Fourth generation (21), (39), (41) and their children (1411 to 1506)

Andreas zum Haken and zu Wildenforst (21) died in 1452. His wife, one of Eschelbek zu Adldorf, was mentioned in writing in 1416. His children were:

  • Caecilia (j) died in 1454. She was married to Heinrich von Nothaft.

Friedrich zum Schwarzenberg and zu Trausnitz (39) was mentioned in writing for the years 1411, 1418, 1422, 1436, 1440 to 1447, 1452. He was nurse at Nabburg from 1440 to 1447 and nurse at Parkstein in 1452. His first wife was Juliane von Waldau in 1418, his second wife in 1422 Margareth von Pflug, and his third wife in 1440 Anna von Parsberg. His children were:

  • Wolf (49) was canon in Regensburg in 1473 and died in 1480.
  • Hans zu Trausnitz and Schneeberg (50) was a knight. He was mentioned in writing for the years 1479, 1486, 1487, 1498 and 1506. He died in 1506. His wife was Margarethe von Preysing.
  • Anna (45) was a nun at St. Paul in Regensburg in 1483.
  • Brigitte (46) was married to Degenhart Offenstetter in 1467 and her second marriage to Wolf von Schmiehen in 1489.
  • Praxedis (47) was married to Hans Schihvaz in 1495.
  • Amalie (48) was married to Parzival von Aichberg im Moos in 1439.

Hans zum Schwarzenberg and zu Hegling (41) was mentioned in writing for the years 1411, 1434, 1448, 1452, 1456, 1488. In 1452 he was nurse to Erding, in 1456 nurse to Bernstein and was still alive in 1488. He was married to Mrs. Caecilie Egkher von Egkh. His children were:

  • Christoph zum Schwarzenberg (42) was mentioned in writing for 1488 and 1495. In 1495 he was the keeper of Wetterfeld. His wife was Margareth Ebran von Wildenberg.
Fifth generation (42), (50) and their children (1479 to 1533)

Christoph zum Schwarzenberg (42) was mentioned in writing for 1488 and 1495. In 1495 he was the keeper of Wetterfeld. His wife was Margareth Ebran von Wildenberg. His children were:

  • Margarethe (44) was married to Georg von Murach.
  • Christoph zum Schwarzenberg (43) was mentioned in writing for the years 1505, 1513, 1516 and 1521. He died in 1521. His wife was a von Murach.

Hans zu Trausnitz and Schneeberg (50) was a knight. He was mentioned in writing for the years 1479, 1486, 1487, 1498 and 1506. He died in 1506. His wife was Margarethe von Preysing. His children were:

  • Friedrich (51) died in 1509.
  • Sigmund (52) was mentioned in writing for the years 1515, 1516 and 1531. He was a nurse to Bernstein. He died in 1531. His wife was Anna von Apfenthal.
  • Tristram (53) was mentioned in writing for the years 1515, 1516, 1517, 1531 and 1533. In 1531 he was ducal councilor to Munich and court master to Neuburg. He died in 1533. His wife was Margarethe von Paumgarten.
  • Barbara (54) was married to knight David von Trauttmansdorf in 1501.
  • Amalie (55) was married to Sebastian von Parsberg.

The Heinrich I line: Hartliebs, Gottfried I and Conrad II. Tribe

First generation (6) and their children (1271 to 1355)

Heinrich I (6) was mentioned in 1271, 1272. He was a castle man at Murach Castle under Duke Ludwig the Strict . His wife was a von Hautzendorf. His children were:

  • Hartlieb zu Nabburg (57) was a knight. He died before 1355.
  • Margareth (56) was prioress of Viehbach in 1316.
  • Henry III. zu Veldorf (58) was mentioned in writing for 1314 and 1315. In 1315 he was a judge in Nabburg.
  • Gottfried I. (59) lived around 1303. His wife was called Adelheid.
  • Conrad II zu Trausnitz (60) was mentioned in writing for the years 1308 to 1325. His wife was a Weigel von Trausnitz.
  • Friedrich (61) lived around 1314.
  • Jordan I (62) was mentioned in writing for 1314 and 1320. His wife was Gertraud von Laber.

Second generation (57), (59), (60) and their children (1303 to 1358)

Hartlieb zu Nabburg (57) was a knight. He died before 1355. His children were:

  • Gottfried II zu Winklarn (63) was mentioned in writing for 1311, 1317, 1327, 1355. His first wife was called Cunigunde, his second wife was called Petrissa.
  • Heinrich V (66) died before 1355.
  • Ulrich (65) was mentioned in writing for 1341 and 1355.
  • Wolfgang (64) lived around 1323.
  • Hartlieb had two other sons of unknown names.

Gottfried I. (59) lived around 1303. His wife was called Adelheid. His children were:

  • Otto (67) died before 1316.
  • Otto II zu Niedermurach (72) was mentioned in writing for 1320 and 1326. In 1326 he was burgrave of Caub am Rhein .
  • Heinrich IV zu Niedermurach (68) was mentioned in writing for 1308, 1317, 1325, 1330. He died in Regensburg in 1330. His wife was Adelheid von Paulstorf .
  • Conrad zu Fürn (69) was mentioned in writing for 1323, 1344, 1347.
  • Wolfhart II. (70) called himself 1305 zu Trausnitz, 1310 to Nabburg and 1316 to 1318 to Wetterfeld.
  • Friedrich (71) lived around 1317.

Conrad II zu Trausnitz (60) was mentioned in writing for the years 1308 to 1325. His wife was a Weigel von Trausnitz. His children were:

  • Anna (79) was married to Otto von Plankenfels in 1340.
  • Wichnand zu Trausnitz (80) was mentioned in writing for 1328, 1339, 1358. He died around 1358. His wife was called Kunigunde.

Jordan I (62) was mentioned in writing for 1314 and 1320. His wife was Gertraud von Laber. His descendants are listed under the line Heinrich I .: Jordans I. Tribe with the branches Jordans II. And Heinrichs V.

Third generation (68), (80) and their children (1308 to 1398)

Heinrich IV zu Niedermurach (68) was mentioned in writing for 1308, 1317, 1325, 1330. He died in Regensburg in 1330. His wife was Adelheid von Paulstorf . His children were:

  • Petrissa (75) was married to Bernhard von Hirschau in 1366.
  • Elsbeth (73) died before 1398.
  • Catharine (74) died before 1398.
  • Albrecht zu Altendorf (76) was mentioned in writing for 1377. He died before 1398.

Wichnand zu Trausnitz (80) was mentioned in writing for 1328, 1339, 1358. He died around 1358. His wife was called Kunigunde. His children were:

  • Ortlieb III. (82) called themselves in 1354 zu Willhofen and 1360 zu Zangenstein . His wife was Catharina von Radmanstorf.
  • Conrad III. zu Trausnitz (81) died in 1378. He was buried in Reichenbach. His wife was Caecilia von Froemelsberg.

Fourth generation (76), (81), (82) and their children (1354 to 1427)

Albrecht zu Altendorf (76) was mentioned in writing for 1377. He died before 1398. His children were:

  • Henry VI. (77) lived around 1410.

Conrad III. zu Trausnitz (81) died in 1378. He was buried in Reichenbach. His wife was Caecilia von Froemelsberg. His children were:

  • One daughter (k) was married to Wieland Schwelher in 1407.
  • One daughter (l) was married to Otto von Pertolzhofen in 1410.
  • Anna (85) was married to Weinprecht von Hohenwarth in 1400.
  • Ulrich zu Trausnitz (86) was mentioned in writing for 1403 and 1427. His wife was Margareth Perger zu Walberg.
  • Christoph (87) lived around 1403.

Ortlieb III. (82) called themselves in 1354 zu Willhofen and 1360 zu Zangenstein . His wife was Catharina von Radmanstorf. His children were:

  • Catharina (83) was married to Ulrich Tuerlinger zum Tuerlstein around 1380.
  • Ortlieb IV. Zum Zangenstein (84) was mentioned in writing for 1405, 1409, 1410. He died before 1419. His wife was called Catharina.

Fifth generation (77), (86) and their children (1403 to 1461)

Henry VI. (77) lived around 1410. His children were:

  • Barbara (78) died on April 21, 1461. She was married to Carl von Paulstorf. She was buried in Regensburg in the Paulstorfer Chapel.

Ulrich zu Trausnitz (86) was mentioned in writing for 1403 and 1427. His wife was Margareth Perger zu Walberg. His children were:

  • Walburg (m) was married to Ulrich Fronberger zu Fronberg in 1420 .
  • One daughter (s) was married to Heimeran von Rhain in 1432.
  • Rupprecht zu Trausnitz and Schwarzeneck (88) died in 1434. His wife was Dorothea von Breitenstein.

The line of Henry I: Jordan I trunk with the branches of Jordan II and Henry V.

First generation (62) and their children (1314 to 1355)

Jordan I (62) was mentioned in writing for 1314 and 1320. His wife was Gertraud von Laber. His children were:

  • Jordan II of Rottenstatt (89) was a knight in 1337. He died in 1366 and was buried with the Minorites in Regensburg. His wife was Osanna von Kamerau.
  • Pilgrim (90)
  • Parzival (91)
  • Heinrich V. zu Fronhof and zu Schwarzeneck (93) was mentioned in writing for 1308, 1322, 1330, 1355. In 1355 he was Vice Cathedral of Amberg. His wife was Dorothea von Seiboltsdorf.
  • Otto III. zu Schwarzeneck (92) was mentioned in writing for 1322, 1330, 1339 and 1349. He called himself in 1349 zu Prukberg. His first wife was Kunigunde von Boerbing, his second wife was Anna von Closen .

Second generation (89), (93), (92) and their children (1308 to 1434)

Jordan II of Rottenstatt (89) was a knight in 1337. He died in 1366 and was buried with the Minorites in Regensburg. His wife was Osanna von Kamerau. His children were:

  • Jordan III. zu Fronhof and Rottenstatt (94) was mentioned in writing for 1368 and 1380. He died in 1380.
  • Heinrich VII (95) was the keeper of the Haidstein. He died in 1385 and was buried in Reichenbach.
  • Alto (Altmann) zu Fronhof (96) was mentioned in writing for 1337 and 1388.
  • Friedrich zu Fronhof (97) was mentioned in writing for 1360 and 1363.
  • Cunigunde (98) was married to Conrad Stoer zu Regenstauf around 1346.
  • Osanna (99) was married to Ulrich Groeul zu Zangenfels.
  • Hans (100) was pastor of Rothenstadt in 1380 and pastor of Perschen in 1398.

Heinrich V. zu Fronhof and zu Schwarzeneck (93) was mentioned in writing for 1308, 1322, 1330, 1355. In 1355 he was Vice Cathedral of Amberg. His wife was Dorothea von Seiboltsdorf. His children were:

  • Otto IV zu Schwarzenek (108) was mentioned in writing for 1388 and 1389. He died before 1393.
  • Parzival zu Schwarzenek (109) was a knight. He was mentioned in writing for the years 1388 to 1393, 1407, 1409, 1410 and 1434. In 1407 and 1409 he was a nurse at Reichenhall and in 1410 a judge at Dachau. He died after 1434. His wife was Anna von Degenberg.
  • Tristram I. zu Zangenstein and Schneeberg (110) was a knight. He was mentioned in writing for the years 1393 to 1433. He died around 1434. His wife was Beatrix von Pflug.
  • Dorothea (111) was married to Georg von Schaumberg zu Ellern.
  • Margaretha (112) was married to Marshal Heinrich von Gumpenberg.

Otto III. zu Schwarzeneck (92) was mentioned in writing for 1322, 1330, 1339 and 1349. He called himself in 1349 zu Prukberg. His first wife was Kunigunde von Boerbing, his second wife was Anna von Closen . His descendants are listed under the line Heinrich I .: Jordan'scher Stamm, Otto's III. branch

Third generation (94), (110) and their children (1368 to 1489)

Jordan III. zu Fronhof and Rottenstatt (94) was mentioned in writing for 1368 and 1380. He died in 1380. His children were:

  • Andreas zu Fronhof (101) was mentioned in writing for 1380, 1391, 1409. He called himself zu Hohenhart in 1409.
  • Gottfried III. (102) lived around 1391. He died before 1409.
  • Georg zu Fronhof and zu Rotenstatt (103) was mentioned in writing for 1402 and 1419. His wife was Ursula von Donnerstein.
  • Jordan IV zu Fronhof (104) lived around 1396.

Tristram I. zu Zangenstein and Schneeberg (110) was a knight. He was mentioned in writing for the years 1393 to 1433. He died around 1434. His wife was Beatrix von Pflug. His children were:

  • Tristram II zu Schneeberg and Zangenstein (113) was mentioned in writing for 1448, 1459, 1468, 1489. He died around 1489.
  • Veronica (114) was married to Hans Sazenhofen in 1456 .
  • Barbara (116) was a canon at Obermünster .
  • Catharina (115) was married to Peter Rhainer zu Rhain in 1466.
  • Anna (117) was married to Carl von Rottau in 1450 and to Wilhelm von Ahaim zu Neuhaus in 1470.

Fourth generation (103) and their children (1402 to 1460)

Georg zu Fronhof and zu Rotenstatt (103) was mentioned in writing for 1402 and 1419. His wife was Ursula von Donnerstein. His children were:

  • Elisabeth (107) was married to Ulrich von Dreswitz, captain of Bärnau .
  • Heinrich VIII (105) of Rotenstatt and Forchtenberg was district judge in Lengenfeld in 1454 and 1460.
  • Amalie (106) was married to Reinhart Armansreuther.

The Heinrich I line: Jordanian tribe, Otto's III. branch

First generation (92) and their children (1322 to 1369)

Otto III. zu Schwarzeneck (92) was mentioned in writing for 1322, 1330, 1339 and 1349. He called himself in 1349 zu Prukberg. His first wife was Kunigunde von Boerbing, his second wife was Anna von Closen . His children were:

  • Otto V (118) was mentioned in writing for the years 1360 to 1369. He was a knight of Prukberg. His wife was Petrissa von Sazenhofen.
  • Heinrich zu Schwarzenek (119) was a knight of Regenstauf in 1359. His wife was called Felicitas.
  • Catharina (120) was married to Albrecht von Haidau in 1351.
  • Elisabeth (121) was a nun at Frauenzell. She died in 1363.
  • Agnes (122) was married to Eckart von Preysing in 1351.
  • Margaretha (123) was married to Ulrich Lichteneker zu Lichtenek in 1360.
  • One daughter (124) was married to Conrad Koelbel in 1360.

Second generation (118), (119) and their children (1359 to 1433)

Otto V (118) was mentioned in writing for the years 1360 to 1369. He was a knight of Prukberg. His wife was Petrissa von Sazenhofen. His children were:

  • Otto VI. zu Kefring (138) was court master of Duke Stephan von Ingolstadt from 1364 to 1374 .
  • Hans the golden knight of Ekmühl, Thannstein and Lichtenwald (139) lived around 1369. He died before 1404. His wife was Anna von Closen zu Gern.
  • Anna (141) was married to Albrecht Weiß.
  • Catharina (140) was married to Nicolaus von Nusberg.

Heinrich zu Schwarzenek (119) was a knight of Regenstauf in 1359. His wife was called Felicitas. His children were:

  • Otto VI. zu Schwarzenek (128) was mentioned in writing for 1371 and 1373.
  • Hans zu Schwarzenek and Regenstauf (126) is mentioned in writing for the years 1387 to 1433.
  • Wiguleus (130) died in 1384. His wife was Elisabeth von Hohenek.
  • Götz zum Zangenstein (129) lived around 1382. He called himself in 1397 and 1400 zu Regenstauf and Prakendorf.
  • Ulrich zu Schwarzenek and Regenstauf (127) lived around 1379.
  • Heinrich zu Schwarzenek and Regenstauf (125) lived around 1371. He was a knight and called himself zu Leutzmannstein from 1372 to 1431. His wife was called Felicitas.
  • Georg zu Regenstauf (131) lived around 1423. He was councilor to Count Palatine Johannes bei Rhein .
  • Margarethe (o) was a nun in the Anger monastery. She died in 1397.
  • One daughter (p) was married to Georg von Puchbek.

Third generation (125), (131), (139) and their children (1369 to 1471)

Heinrich zu Schwarzenek and Regenstauf (125) lived around 1371. He was a knight and called himself zu Leutzmannstein from 1372 to 1431. His wife was called Felicitas. His children were:

  • Christian zu Schneeberg (133) lived around 1440. He was a member of the Knight Society of the Unicorn .
  • Margarethe (134) was married to Sigmund Vogler.
  • Barbara (135) was married to Paul von Leibelfing.
  • Hans zu Schwarzenek and Zangenstein (132) was mentioned in writing for 1435 and 1448. He was a knight.
  • Heinrich had several other children whose names were not known.

Georg zu Regenstauf (131) lived around 1423. He was councilor to Count Palatine Johannes bei Rhein . His children were:

  • Agnes (136) was married to Hans Schoenpichler zu Thansberg in 1460.
  • Heinrich zu Regenstauf (137) was the keeper of Rottenburg in 1435 and 1471.

Hans the golden knight of Ekmühl, Thannstein and Lichtenwald (139) lived around 1369. He died before 1404. His wife was Anna von Closen zu Gern. His children were:

  • Erhard I. zum Lichtenwald and zu Altenthann (144) was the nurse of Waldt in 1431, the ducal council of Landshut in 1433 , the nurse of Craiburg in 1437, and the nurse of Friburg in 1440. His wife was Barbara von Thurn.
  • Amalie (145) was married to Ulrich von Khager.
  • One daughter (q) was married to Sigmund Langfelder zu Welchenberg in 1400.
  • One daughter (r) was married to Hans von Degenberg in 1394.
  • Jobst I. zum Thannstein and Lichtenwald (143) was mentioned in writing for 1405 and 1431. His first wife was called Margarethe, his second wife was von Wildenstein.
  • Georg zum Thannstein (142) was mentioned in writing for 1393 and 1404. His wife was Barbara von Kamerau.

Fourth generation (143), (144) and their children (1405 to 1495)

Jobst I. zum Thannstein and Lichtenwald (143) was mentioned in writing for 1405 and 1431. His first wife was called Margarethe, his second wife was von Wildenstein. His children were:

  • Jobst II. Zum Thannstein (146) was mentioned in writing for 1459, 1461, 1462, 1469, 1480. In 1469 he was the keeper of Wetterfeld. He died in 1480 and was buried in Reichenbach . His first wife was Margarethe von Eglofstein. His second wife was Erntraud von Staudach in 1459. She died in 1481 and was buried in Reichenbach.
  • Margareth (148) was married to Erhart von Zant.
  • Georg zum Thannstein (147) was mentioned in writing for the years 1461 to 1486. He was the nurse at Treswitz . His wife was Anna von Judmann.
  • Apollonia (149) was married to Arnold von Sandizell.

Erhard I. zum Lichtenwald and zu Altenthann (144) was the nurse of Waldt in 1431, the ducal council of Landshut in 1433 , the nurse of Craiburg in 1437, and the nurse of Friburg in 1440. His wife was Barbara von Thurn. His children were:

  • Erhart II: (167) was mentioned in writing for the years 1442 to 1457. He was in the service of the city of Regensburg.
  • Hans (168) lived around 1441.
  • Parzival zum Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (170) was a knight in 1455. He died after 1495. His wife was Barbara von Plankenfels .
  • Wolfgang zum Lichtenwald (169) was mentioned in writing for 1454, 1455, 1475, 1481. He was a knight, in 1455 a nurse at Dingolfing , in 1481 a nurse at Heilsberg. His wife was Dorothea von Trauner zu Adelstetten.

Fifth generation (146), (147), (167), (169), (170) and their children (1442 to 1545)

Jobst II. Zum Thannstein (146) was mentioned in writing for 1459, 1461, 1462, 1469, 1480. In 1469 he was the keeper of Wetterfeld. He died in 1480 and was buried in Reichenbach . His first wife was Margarethe von Eglofstein. His second wife was Erntraud von Staudach in 1459. She died in 1481 and was buried in Reichenbach. His children were:

  • Georg zum Thannstein (150) lived around 1514.
  • Jobst III. zum Thannstein (151) was a nurse at Hohenburg in 1482. His wife was Margareth von Nothaft zu Wernberg .
  • Barbara (152) was a canon at Obermünster.
  • Harvest (153)

Georg zum Thannstein (147) was mentioned in writing for the years 1461 to 1486. He was the nurse at Treswitz . His wife was Anna von Judmann. His children were:

  • Wolf zum Schneeberg and Zangenstein (160) lived around 1490. He died before 1515. His wife was Barbara von Plassenburg .
  • Georg zum Schneeberg and zum Thannstein (162) was mentioned in writing for 1490, 1506, 1509, 1526, 1531. In 1506 he was nurse at Vohburg, in 1509 nurse at Hohenburg, and in 1526 chief judge at Landshut. He died in 1531. His wife was Margareth von Kuttenau zu Albersdorf. She died in Au in 1532.
  • Christoph zum Schneeberg (161) was mentioned in writing for 1490 and 1496.

Erhart II: (167) was mentioned in writing for the years 1442 to 1457. He was in the service of the city of Regensburg. His children were:

  • Erhard III. (171) was canon of Passau in 1480.

Wolfgang zum Lichtenwald (169) was mentioned in writing for 1454, 1455, 1475, 1481. He was a knight, in 1455 a nurse at Dingolfing , in 1481 a nurse at Heilsberg. His wife was Dorothea von Trauner zu Adelstetten. His children were:

  • Heimeran zu Hettenbach (179) was canon of Regensburg in 1500. He died in 1535.
  • Nicolaus (173) was married to Magdalena Heilingstetter zu Fridezhofen in 1508. His second wife was a Gros von Altenburg.
  • Michael zum Lichtenwald (174) was mentioned in writing for 1497 and 1504. He was the nurse at Heilsberg and Schönberg. His wife was Elisabeth von Hacke zu Harbach.

Parzival zum Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (170) was a knight in 1455. He died after 1495. His wife was Barbara von Plankenfels . His children were:

  • Hans (175) was the district judge in Lengfeld in 1504.
  • Fabian (176) died in 1520.
  • Sabine (s) died after 1539.
  • Urban, Ritter zu Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (177) was chief judge in Landshut and Passau court marshal in 1499 . He died in 1545. His first wife was Benigna von Diessen, his second wife was Elisabeth von Rottau.
  • Beatrix (178) was Abbess of Seligenthal . She died in 1541.

Sixth generation (151), (160), (162), (173), (174), (177) and their children (1482 to 1580)

Jobst III. zum Thannstein (151) was a nurse at Hohenburg in 1482. His wife was Margareth von Nothaft zu Wernberg . His children were:

  • Hans zum Thannstein (154) was canon of Regensburg in 1514.
  • Sebastian zum Thannstein and zu Köllenbach (155) died in Straubing in 1526 and was buried by the Carmelites.
  • Otto zum Thannstein (156) was district judge in Amberg in 1533. He died in 1560. His first wife was Barbara von Frauenberg, his second wife was Anna von Haslang.
  • Catharina (157) died in 1522. She was buried in Straubing with the Carmelites.

Wolf zum Schneeberg and Zangenstein (160) lived around 1490. He died before 1515. His wife was Barbara von Plassenburg . His children were:

  • One daughter (t) was married to one of Aufseß.

Georg zum Schneeberg and zum Thannstein (162) was mentioned in writing for 1490, 1506, 1509, 1526, 1531. In 1506 he was nurse at Vohburg, in 1509 nurse at Hohenburg, and in 1526 chief judge at Landshut. He died in 1531. His wife was Margareth von Kuttenau zu Albersdorf. She died in Au in 1532. His children were:

  • Christoph (163) died in Hungary in 1552.
  • Hans zum Thannstein and Trüftelfing (164) was mentioned in writing for 1548, 1553, 1573. He was the ducal vice cathedral of Landshut. He died in 1573. His first wife was Susanna von Losenstein, his second wife was Cäcilia von Seiboltsdorf.
  • Anna (165) was married to Jacob von Frauenhofen.
  • Margarethe (166) was married to Thesarus von Frauenhofen.

Nicolaus (173) was married to Magdalena Heilingstetter zu Fridezhofen in 1508. His second wife was a Gros von Altenburg. His children were:

  • Margareth was married to Leonhard Sinzenhofer.

Michael zum Lichtenwald (174) was mentioned in writing for 1497 and 1504. He was the nurse at Heilsberg and Schönberg. His wife was Elisabeth von Hacke zu Harbach. His children were:

  • Rupprecht (194) was canon of Regensburg in 1509.
  • Hans zu Lichtenwald (193) was mentioned in writing for 1520 and 1527. His wife was Veronica Mauthner von Katzenberg.

Urban, Ritter zu Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (177) was chief judge in Landshut and Passau court marshal in 1499 . He died in 1545. His first wife was Benigna von Diessen, his second wife was Elisabeth von Rottau. His children were:

  • Christoph (182) died as a soldier in Hungary.
  • Parzival (183) died as a standard bearer in Spain.
  • Sebastian (181) was a Teutonic Order in Prussia. He became Protestant. His wife was one of Braxedin's.
  • Wiguleus zu Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (179) was Canon of Regensburg in 1526. He resigned from the office of canon in 1529 and became captain of Burghausen in 1566. In 1570 he became Vice Cathedral in Burghausen. In 1575 he was administrator of the Bavarian Land Marshal's Office. He died in 1580. His first wife was Amalie von Thurn, his second wife was Anna von Machselrain and his third wife was Elsbeth von Dachsberg.
  • Georg (184) was canon of Passau and Regensburg in 1529.
  • Benigna (180) was Abbess of Niedernburg in 1543 . She died in 1546.

Seventh generation (156), (164), (179), (181), (193) and their children (1520 to 1585)

Otto zum Thannstein (156) was district judge in Amberg in 1533. He died in 1560. His first wife was Barbara von Frauenberg, his second wife was Anna von Haslang. His children were:

  • Jobst IV. (158) died as a child.
  • Margarethe (159) was married to Georg von Ebenleben in 1540.

Hans zum Thannstein and Trüftelfing (164) was mentioned in writing for 1548, 1553, 1573. He was the ducal vice cathedral of Landshut. He died in 1573. His first wife was Susanna von Losenstein, his second wife was Cäcilia von Seiboltsdorf. His children were:

  • Hans had three sons from his first marriage who died as children.

Wiguleus zu Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (179) was Canon of Regensburg in 1526. He resigned from the office of canon in 1529 and became captain of Burghausen in 1566. In 1570 he became Vice Cathedral in Burghausen. In 1575 he was administrator of the Bavarian Land Marshal's Office. He died in 1580. His first wife was Amalie von Thurn, his second wife was Anna von Machselrain and his third wife was Elsbeth von Dachsberg. His children were:

  • Parzival zum Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (191) was the archbishop's councilor of Salzburg. In 1582 he was a nurse to Kirchberg. He died in 1585. His first wife was Catharine von Kuenburg zu Kunegk. She died in 1580. His second wife was Cordula von Nusdorf.

Sebastian (181) was a Teutonic Order in Prussia. He became Protestant. His wife was one of Braxedin's. His children were:

  • Catharina (185) was married to Burkard von Kromb in Hessen.
  • Anna (186) was married to Wolf Heniker.
  • Ursula (187) was married to Ferdinand von Meklau.
  • Sabine (188) was married to Thomas von Pialen.
  • Sebastian (189) was the councilor of Emperor Ferdinand I. He died in 1563.
  • Balthasar (190) was married to a von Knobelsdorf .

Hans zu Lichtenwald (193) was mentioned in writing for 1520 and 1527. His wife was Veronica Mauthner von Katzenberg. His children were:

  • Erhard III. (196) died unmarried.
  • Hans Wolf zu Altenthann (195) lived around 1574. His first wife was Catharine von Parsberg, his second wife was a von Rotenhan and his third wife was Catharine von Dürnau.
  • Andreas (197) lived in Amberg around 1579.

Eighth generation (191), (195) and their children (1574 to 1606)

Parzival zum Lichtenwald and Adelmannstein (191) was the archbishop's councilor of Salzburg. In 1582 he was a nurse to Kirchberg. He died in 1585. His first wife was Catharine von Kuenburg zu Kunegk. She died in 1580. His second wife was Cordula von Nusdorf. His children were:

  • One daughter (u) was married to Werner von Plittersdorf in 1596.

Hans Wolf zu Altenthann (195) lived around 1574. His first wife was Catharine von Parsberg, his second wife was a von Rotenhan and his third wife was Catharine von Dürnau. His children were:

  • Regine (198) was married to Hans Wolf Hanold zu Meerwang in 1606.
  • Otto (199) was the last male offspring of the Zenger family.

literature

  • Johann Ferdinand Huschberg , F. Hüttner: The noble family of the Zenger. In: Negotiations of the Historical Association for Lower Bavaria. Volume 37, 1901, pp. 1-88
  • Emma Mages, Historical Atlas of Bavaria, part of Old Bavaria, issue 61, Oberviechtach, Munich 1996, ISBN 3-7696-9693-X
  • Elisabeth Müller-Luckner, Historical Atlas of Bavaria, part of Old Bavaria, issue 50, Nabburg, Munich 1981, ISBN 3-7696-9915-7
  • Historical Atlas of Bavaria: Altbayern Series I, Book 41: The Stadtamhof District Court, the imperial lords of Donaustauf and Wörth (online)
  • Historical Atlas of Bavaria: Altbayern Series I, Issue 44: Roding, the Wetterfeld and Bruck maintenance offices (online)
  • Historical Atlas of Bavaria: Altbayern Series I Issue 47: Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Weiden (online)

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Johann Ferdinand Huschberg, The noble family of the Zenger, ed. v. F. Hüttner, in: VHVNdb 37, 1901, p. 4
  2. ^ Elisabeth Müller-Luckner, Historical Atlas of Bavaria, part of Altbayern, issue 50, Nabburg, Munich 1981, ISBN 3-7696-9915-7 , p. 162
  3. ↑ Johann Ferdinand Huschberg, The noble family of the Zenger, ed. v. F. Hüttner, in: VHVNdb 37, 1901, p. 10
  4. ↑ Christoph M. Zenger: Die Zenger von Nappurg and Trausnitz , self-published, 1985
  5. ↑ Johann Ferdinand Huschberg, The noble family of the Zenger, ed. v. F. Hüttner, in: VHVNdb 37, 1901, pp. 1-88
  6. ↑ Johann Ferdinand Huschberg, The noble family of the Zenger, ed. v. F. Hüttner, in: VHVNdb 37, 1901, Tables I to VII
  7. ↑ Johann Ferdinand Huschberg, The noble family of the Zenger, ed. v. F. Hüttner, in: VHVNdb 37, 1901, p. 5
  8. ^ Johann Ferdinand Huschberg, F. Hüttner: The noble family of the Zenger. In: Negotiations of the Historical Association for Lower Bavaria. Volume 37, 1901, p. 6
  9. ^ Johann Ferdinand Huschberg, F. Hüttner: The noble family of the Zenger. In: Negotiations of the Historical Association for Lower Bavaria. Volume 37, 1901, p. 6
  10. ^ Johann Ferdinand Huschberg, F. Hüttner: The noble family of the Zenger. In: Negotiations of the Historical Association for Lower Bavaria. Volume 37, 1901, p. 8

Web links

Commons : Zenger  - collection of images, videos and audio files