Lüttichau
Sign in to saveThe House of Lüttichau is an old German and Danish noble family that originated from Meissen, Saxony and belongs to the High Nobility. The family has several separate noble branches, primarily from Saxony, Denmark, Austria and Braunschweig. The Lüttichau family are amongst the largest landowners in Denmark today. Males of the family carry the title Baron or Imperial Count.
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The House of Lüttichau is an old German and Danish noble family that originated from Meissen, Saxony and belongs to the High Nobility. The family has several separate noble branches, primarily from Saxony, Denmark, Austria and Braunschweig. The Lüttichau family are amongst the largest landowners in Denmark today. Males of the family carry the title Baron or Imperial Count.
The Lüttichau family played a prominent role in Danish politics throughout the 19th century. The family owns several estates in Denmark, including Tjele Estate which has been in the possession of the family for 10 generations. The former Tjele Municipality was named after the Lüttichau family's seat there.
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