Family Tree & Genealogy

Historical Background

Many historically minded authors have so far compiled and published the family trees of long-established noble families. Valuable information has accumulated as a result. Much of it can still be taken from these old works today, but some passages, and above all the documentation of the line of descent of the Lords of Reipoltskirchen, have been largely overtaken by new findings.

The Lords of Hohenfels-Reipoltskirchen played a significant role in the regional history of the northern Palatinate and beyond. Their ties to the Bolanden dynasts and other noble families shaped the political landscape for centuries.

It is therefore all the more important to understand historical connections, so that the old works can be viewed through a filter and the traditions that truly endure can be combined with current knowledge.