Ronov

The Ronovci (also Hronovci or Ronovici) were one of the oldest and most important Czech noble families. The first reports of their existence date from the end of the 12th century and are associated with Tuhány, central Bohemia and later with Bautzen, Zittau and northern Bohemia, especially Česká Lípa region. Over time, the family grew into many branches, e.g. lords of Dubá, Berka of Dubá, Lichtenburk, Křinecký of Ronov, etc.

==Origin== The oldest known member of the family at the end of the 12th century was Smil Světlík from Tuháň. However, it is not documented whether it is Tuhaň, located approximately 4.5 km west from Dubá in Česká Lípa District, or Tuhaň in Slaný, which is now in the territory of Kladno-Švermov. The opinions of historians starting with František Palacký differ. At the beginning of the 13th century, Smil held Vojnica near Libochovice. He and his sons Jindřich and Častolov are mentioned in the years 1200–1227 as owners of various settlements in the northern part of today's central Bohemia, e.g. Lovosice, Klapý, Libochovice. Smil died sometime around 1216.